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Important: Familiarize yourself with the fact
that the No. 1 cutting unit reel is delayed and
therefore, you should practice to try to gain
the required timing necessary to minimize the
cleanup mowing operation.
3. Overlap a minimal amount with the previous cut
on return passes. 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 6 to
10 ft (1.8 to 3 m) ahead of the machine to the edge
of the uncut portion of the green (Figure 42 and
Figure 43). 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 (Figure 42 and Figure 43).
Figure 43
1. Alignment strip
2. Approximately 5 inches
(12.7 cm)
4. As the front of the baskets cross the edge of the
green, depress the lift pedal. This will stop the reels
and lift the cutting units. Timing of this procedure is
important, so the mowers do not cut into the fringe
area. However, as much of the green as possible
should be cut to minimize the amount of grass left
to mow around the outer periphery
5. Cut down on operating time and ease lineup for the
next pass by momentarily turning the machine in
the opposite direction, then turning in the direction
of the uncut portion; i.e., if intending to turn right,
first swing slightly left, then right. This will assist in
3. Cut grass on left
4. Keep focal spot 6-10 ft
(1.8-3 m) ahead of the
machine.
getting the machine more quickly aligned for the
next pass. Follow the same procedure for turning in
the opposite direction. It is a good practice to try to
make as short of a turn as possible. However, turn
in a wider arc during warmer weather to minimize
the possibility of bruising the turf.
Important: The machine should never be
stopped 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.
6. Finish cutting the green by mowing the outer
periphery. Be sure to change the direction of cutting
from the previous mowing. Always keep weather
and turf conditions in mind and be sure to change
the direction of mowing from the previous cutting.
Replace the flag.
At the end of the periphery cut, momentarily pull
back on the raise/lower mow lever to shut the reels
off without raising them. Continue moving forward
until the reel stops rotating, then, drive off the green
and raise the reels (This will help prevent dribbling
grass onto the green while raising the reels).
7. Empty the grass baskets of all clippings before
transporting to the next green. Heavy wet clippings
place an undue strain on the baskets and will
add unnecessary weight to the machine, thereby
increasing the load on the engine, hydraulic system,
brakes, etc.
Transport Operation
Make sure the cutting units are in the full up position.
Move the functional control lever to the transport
position. Use the brakes to slow the machine while
going down steep hills to avoid loss of control. Always
approach rough areas at a reduced speed and cross
severe undulations carefully. Familiarize yourself with
the width of the machine. Do not attempt to pass
between objects that are close together so that costly
damage and down time can be prevented.
Inspection and Cleanup After
Mowing
At the completion of the mowing operation, thoroughly
wash the machine with a garden hose without a nozzle
so excessive water pressure will not cause contamination
and damage to seals and bearings. Never wash a warm
engine or electrical connections with water.
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