3.11 - Working Speed
The mowing speed depends on ground conditions, tractor
HP,
mowing height and grass
thickness. Only a test run will enable you to gauge the optimal working speed for your
conditions.
Under most conditions a 4 to 7 mph ground speed is best. As a rule of thumb and if the
conditions permit, grass dispersion is increased by higher ground speeds.
In order to obtain the best cut possible, always keep the tractor to 540 rpm. When
increasing or decreasing mowing ground speed, always use gear selection, not engine
speed. This will maintain the constant maximum blade speed necessary for a clean cut.
The mulching kit is an option available for our mowers. This kit, containing 3 multilevel
cutting edge blades and add-on containment baffling which bolts to the underside of
each mower deck, mulches and pulverizes grass and leaves.
Another benefit of the mulching kit is safety. In fact, the kit greatly reduces the possibility
of thrown objects. This is particularly important when mowing around schools, public
parks and golf courses. If you are using a
mulching kit
, you need to reduce your
ground speed to under 2 mph
(see fig. 15)
.
3.12 - Operating Techniques
All of the following factors are important in selecting the proper forward speed:
1. Height of grass.
2. Type of grass.
3. Density of grass.
4. Type of terrain.
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Fig. 15
The mulching kit is an available
option, consisting in 3
multilevel cutting edge blades
and add-on containment
baffling which bolts to the
underside of the mower deck,
to mulch and pulverize grass
and leaves.
