Aggressiveness of Cut
Cutting unit aggressiveness of cut has a significant
impact on the performance of the cutting unit.
Aggressiveness of Cut refers to the angle of the
bedknife relative to the ground (
).
The best cutting unit setup depends on your turf
conditions and desired results. Experience with the
cutting unit on your turf determines the best setting
to use. You can adjust the aggressiveness of cut
throughout the cutting season to allow for various turf
conditions.
In general, less-to-normal aggressive settings are
more appropriate for warm season grasses (Bermuda,
paspalum, zoysia) while cool season grasses
(bent, bluegrass, rye) may require normal to more
aggressive setups. More aggressive setups cut more
grass off by allowing the spinning reel to pull more
grass up into the bedknife.
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Figure 17
1.
Rear spacers
3.
Aggressiveness of cut
2.
Side plate mounting flange
Height-of-Cut Chart
These are the recommended height-of-cut settings when a groomer kit is installed on the cutting unit.
Height-of-Cut Adjustment Chart
HOC Setting
Aggressiveness of Cut
No. of Rear Spacers
No. of Chain Links
With Groomer kits
installed
Less
0
5
Y
Normal
0
5
Y
0.64 cm (1/4 inch)
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1
5
-
Less
0
5
Y
Normal
1
5
Y
0.95 cm (3/8 inch)
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2
5
-
Less
0
5
Y
Normal
1
5
Y
1.27 cm (1/2 inch)
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2
5
Y
Less
1
5
Y
Normal
2
5
Y
1.56 cm (5/8 inch)
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3
5
-
Less
2
5
Y
Normal
3
5
Y
1.91 cm (3/4 inch)
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4
5
-
Less
2
5
Y
Normal
3
5
y
2.22 cm (7/8 inch)
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4
5
-
Less
3
5
Y
Normal
4
5
Y
2.54 cm (1 inch)
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5
4+
-
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