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quality of the cut will not be the same as without
the groomer. You will notice this effect most the
first few times a groomer is used on a green.
Note:
On multiple passes (i.e., double and triple
cutting), the groomer will continue to penetrate
deeper on each successive pass. Multiple
passes are not recommended.
6. After you test the performance of the groomer on
a test green and obtain satisfactory results, you
can begin grooming on the playing greens. It is
important to realize, however, that each green
may respond differently to grooming. In addition,
growing conditions are constantly changing.
Inspect the groomed greens frequently and
make adjustments to the grooming procedure
as often as necessary.
Setting the Height/Depth of
the Groomer
Set the groomer blade height/depth using the following
procedure:
1. Make sure that the rollers are clean and the
main reel is set to the desired height of cut. Park
the machine on a flat, level work surface.
2. Use the quick-up levers (both sides) to lower the
grooming reel into the grooming position
25).
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1. Quick-up lever
3. On one end of the groomer shaft, measure the
distance from the lowest tip of a groomer blade
to the work surface
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2. Micro adjustment knob
(Figure
26).
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4.
Lift and turn the micro adjustment knob
25) to raise or lower blade tip.
Note:
knob is approximately equal to 0.17 mm (0.007
inch) of groomer depth.
5. Repeat this procedure on the opposite end of
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the groomer, then recheck the setting on the first
side.
6. Put the grooming reel into the transport position.
Turning the Groomer On
and Off
You can turn the groomer on or off by rotating the
groomer-drive clutch as shown in
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Figure 26
Each notch on the micro adjustment
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27.
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