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units. Adjust the speed selector to maintain constant
ground speed and quality of cut. However, when on
hilly terrain, do not use the speed selector.
Follow the operating guidelines presented in this manual
and know how to operate the machine safely on all
types of terrain. Hills (or slopes) over 15 degrees should
be traversed or mowed up and down, not side to side,
and hills over 20 degrees should generally be avoided
unless special safeguards, skills, and conditions exist.
Always plan well ahead to avoid the need for sudden
stops, starts, or turns. To stop, use the reverse pedal
for braking. Before stopping the engine, disengage all
controls, move the throttle to the Slow position, and
set the parking brake.
Setting the Reel Speed
Figure 32
To achieve a consistent, high quality-of-cut and a
uniform after cut appearance, it is important that the
reel speed be matched to the height-of-cut. Adjust the
reel speed controls as follows:
1. Verify the height-of-cut setting on the cutting units.
Using the column of the chart listing either 5 or
8 blade reels, find the height of cut listing nearest
the actual height-of-cut setting. Look across the
chart to find the number corresponding to that
height-of-cut.
2. Ensure that the backlap knob is set in the Forward
(F) position (Figure 33).
3. Turn the reel speed control knob (Figure 33) to the
number setting determined in step 1.
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2
1. Reel speed control knob
4. Operate the machine for several days, then examine
the cut to ensure satisfaction with the quality-of-cut.
The reel speed knob may be set one position on
either side of the position indicated on the chart
to account for differences in grass condition, grass
length removed, and personal preference of the
superintendent.
Variable Reel Speed Selection Chart—5 Blade Reel
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Height of Cut (inches)
* This height-of-cut and/or mowing speed not recommended
for 5 blade reels.
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Figure 33
2. Backlap knob
2-1/2 (2.50)
2-3/8 (2.38)
2-1/4 (2.25)
2-1/8 (2.13)
2 (2.00)
1-7/8 (1.88)
1-3/4 (1.75)
1-5/8 (1.63)
1-1/2 (1.50)
1-3/8 (1.38)
1-1/4 (1.25)
1-1/8 (1.13)
1 (1.00)
7/8 (.88)
3/4 (.75)
5/8 (.63)
1/2 (.50)
3/8 (.38)
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Speeds
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6–7 MPH
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