5 OPERATION
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5.8
MOWING_________________________________________________________________
Operators should practice mowing in a clear area to
become familiar with raising and lowering the reels.
Practicing will help the operator become proficient at
starting and stopping each pass within a foot or two of the
edge of the green. Then only one final pass around the
green will be required to finish the operation.
Several factors may determine the direction of the
mowing pattern. Sand traps or other hazards near the
green and trees or other objects can restrict where turns
are made. The terrain of the green may also be a factor,
but if conditions allow, always try to mow the green in a
different direction than the last time it was mowed.
1.
Stop the unit just before reaching the green and raise
the reels. Set the reel control levers to Forward and
traction lever to Mow (1).
2.
Proceed toward the green at mowing speed.
3.
Lower the reels as the front grass catchers cross
the edge of the green. At the end of the pass, raise
the reels as the grass catchers cross the edge of
the green.
4.
Always make mowing passes across the green in a
straight line. Do NOT start to make the turn for the
next pass until the rear wheel is off the green, this
will eliminate the possibility of the tires tearing the
turf during the turn.
5.
Each successive pass should overlap the previous
one by a few inches.
6.
After all of the straight passes have been made,
make one final pass around the outer edge of the
green. This final pass should always be in the
opposite direction from the last time the green was
mowed.
7.
Empty the grass catchers before proceeding to the
next green. To remove or install the grass catchers,
turn reel control levers Off, lower the reels to the
ground, and shut off the unit. Tilt the grass catcher
body so the front edge clears the mower frame, and
slide the catcher onto or off the catcher frame.
8.
Stop and raise the mowers to the transport position
when crossing paths or roadways. Look out for
traffic.
WARNING
To prevent serious injuries, keep hands, feet, and
clothing away from reel when the blades are moving.
NEVER use your hands to clean reels. Use a brush to
remove grass clippings from blades. Blades can be
sharp and could cause injuries.
To clear obstructions from reel, move reel control
levers to Off position, stop the mower, engage the
parking brake, stop the engine, and remove key, then
remove obstruction.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the reel and bedknife, never
operate reels when they are not cutting grass.
NOTICE
Always remove the flag and inspect the green before
mowing. Remove debris or other objects that may
damage the reels and/or bedknives.
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NOTICE
To avoid damage to the green, NEVER stop the
forward motion of the mower while on the green with
the reels turning. Stopping the mower on a wet green
may cause wheel indentations.
