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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Operating Tips
Blade Selection
Standard Angled Sail
The blade generally performs best in lower heights of cut
(3/4 to 2–1/2 inch). The optional high lift parallel sail blade
performs better in the higher heights of cut (2 to 4 inch).
Attributes:
•
Discharge remains more even at lower heights of
cut.
•
Discharge has less tendency to throw left and thus a
cleaner look around bunkers and fairways.
•
Lower power requirement at lower heights and
dense turf.
High Lift Parallel Sail
The blade generally performs better in the higher heights of
cut (2 to 4 inch).
Attributes:
•
More lift and higher discharge velocity.
•
Sparse or limp turf is picked up significantly at
higher heights of cut.
•
Wet or sticky clippings are discharged more
efficiently reducing congestion in deck.
•
Requires more horsepower to run.
•
Tends to discharge further left and can tend to
windrow at lower heights of cut.
Do not use the high lift blade with the mulching
baffle. The blade could break, resulting in personal
injury or death.
Warning
Mow When Grass is Dry
Mow either in the late morning to avoid the dew, which
causes grass clumping, or in late afternoon to avoid the
damage that can be caused by direct sunlight on the
sensitive, freshly mowed grass.
Select the Proper Height-of-Cut Setting to
Suit Conditions
Remove approximately one inch or no more than 1/3 of the
grass blade when cutting. In exceptionally lush and dense
grass you may have to raise your height–of–cut setting
another notch.
Always Start Mowing with Sharp Blades
A sharp blade cuts cleanly and without tearing or shredding
the grass blades like a dull blade. Tearing and shredding
causes the grass to turn brown at the edges which impairs
growth and increases susceptibility to diseases. Make sure
blade is in good condition and a full sail is present.
Check Condition of Deck
Make sure cutting chambers are in good condition.
Straighten any bends in chamber components to assure
correct blade tip/chamber clearance.
After Operating
To ensure optimum performance, clean underside of mower
housing. If residue is allowed to build up in mower
housing, cutting performance will decrease.
