Aftercut Appearance - Toro Greensmaster e1021 Service Manual

Aftercut Appearance

Factors That Can Affect Quality of Cut
Factor
Reel bearing condition
Bedknife to reel adjustment
Reel and bedknife sharpness
Height-of-cut
Proper bedknife for height-of-cut desired
Stability of bedbar
Number of reel blades
Roller type and condition
Cutting unit accessories
Greensmaster ® e1021/e1026
20246SL Rev A
There are a number of factors that can contribute to unsatisfactory quality of cut,
some of which may be turf conditions. Turf conditions such as excessive thatch,
"sponginess" or attempting to cut off too much grass height may not always be
overcome by adjusting the cutting unit. It is important to remember that the lower
the height-of-cut, the more critical these factors are.
Refer to the Cutting Unit Operator's Manual detailed adjustment procedures.
Refer to Service and Repairs (page 7–6)
Note: For additional information regarding cutting unit troubleshooting, a number
of Reel Mower and Aftercut Appearance General Training Books can be found
on the Service Reference Set available from your Authorized Toro Distributor.
Check and replace the reel bearings if necessary; refer to
Assembly (page
Check the bedknife to reel contact daily. The bedknife must have light
contact across the entire reel. No contact will dull the cutting edges.
Excessive contact accelerates wear of both edges. Quality of cut is
adversely affected by both conditions.
A reel and/or bedknife that has rounded cutting edges or rifling
(grooved or wavy appearance) cannot be corrected by tightening the
bedknife to reel contact. Grind the reel to remove taper and/or rifling.
Grind the bedknife to sharpen and/or remove rifling.
A new bedknife must be ground or backlapped after installation to
the bedbar. Refer to
information or the Traction Unit Operator's Manual for backlapping
information.
Effective or actual height-of-cut depends on the mower weight and
turf conditions. Effective height-of-cut will be different than the bench
set height-of-cut.
If the bedknife is too thick for effective height-of-cut, poor quality of
cut will result.
Ensure that the bedbar pivot bolts are securely seated and washer free
to rotate; refer to
Use correct number of blades for clip frequency and optimum
height-of-cut range.
A variety of cutting unit rollers are available. Refer to the Cutting Unit
Parts Manual for a listing of available accessories, or contact your local
Authorized Toro Distributor for additional information.
Ensure that the rollers rotate freely. Repair the roller bearings if
necessary; refer to
A variety of cutting unit accessories are available that can be used to
enhance aftercut appearance. Refer to the Cutting Unit Parts Manual
for a listing of available accessories, or contact your local Authorized
Toro Distributor for additional information.
for cutting unit repair information.
Possible Problem/Correction
7–17).
Grinding the Bedknife (page 7–13)
Bedbar Assembly (page
Roller Assemblies (page
Page 3–11 Troubleshooting: Battery Charger Error and Fault Codes
Reel
for grinding
7–6).
7–25).