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Note: This procedure drops the cutting units to the
turf and starts the reels.
Important: The No. 1 cutting unit reel is delayed;
therefore, you should practice to gain the required
timing necessary to minimize the cleanup mowing
operation.
4. Overlap a minimal amount with the previous cut on
return passes.
Note: To assist in maintaining a straight line across
the green and keep the machine an equal distance from
the edge of the previous cut, establish an imaginary
sight line approximately 1.8 to 3 m (6 to 10 ft) ahead
of the machine to the edge of the uncut portion of the
green
(Figure
37). Some find it useful to include the
outer edge of the steering wheel as part of the sight
line; i.e. keep the steering wheel edge aligned with a
point that is always kept the same distance away from
the front of the machine.
5. As the front edges of the baskets cross the edge of the
green, move the raise/lower mow lever rearward and
hold it until all the cutting units have risen. This will
stop the reels and lift the cutting units.
Note: It is important to time this step correctly so
that you do not cut into the fringe area yet cut as much
of the green as possible to minimize the amount of
grass left to mow around the outer periphery.
6. To cut down on operating time and ease lineup for
the next pass, momentarily turn the machine in the
opposite direction, then turn it in the direction of the
uncut portion; i.e., if intending to turn right, first swing
slightly left, then right.
Note: This will assist in getting the machine more
quickly aligned for the next pass. Try to make as short
of a turn as possible except during warmer weather
when a wider arc will minimize the turf bruising.
1. Alignment strip
2. Approximately 12.7 cm (5
inches)
Note: Due to the nature of the power steering system,
the steering wheel will not return to its original position
after a turn has been completed.
Important: Never stop on a green with the cutting
unit reels operating as damage to the turf may
result. Stopping on a wet green with the machine
may leave marks or indentations from the wheels.
7. If the leak detector alarm sounds while cutting on a
green, immediately raise the cutting units, drive directly
off the green and stop the machine in an area away
from the green. Determine the cause of the alarm and
correct the problem.
8. Finish cutting the green by mowing the outer periphery.
Be sure to change the direction of cutting from the
previous mowing.
Note: Always keep weather and turf conditions in
mind and be sure to change the direction of mowing
from the previous cutting.
9. When finished mowing the outer periphery, tap the
raise/lower mow lever rearward to stop the reels, then
drive off the green. When all of the cutting units are
off of the green, raise them.
Note: This will minimize grass clumps left on the
green.
10. Replace the flag.
11. Empty the grass baskets of all clippings before
transporting to the next green.
Note: Heavy wet clippings place an undue strain on
the baskets and will add unnecessary weight to the
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Figure 37
3. Cut grass on the left
4. Keep a focal spot 2 to 3
m (6 to 10 ft) ahead of the
machine.
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