Dennis FT 430 - FT Guide to Cassette Use; Cylinder Cassettes; Verticutter Cassette; Scarifier Cassette

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FT Range SP20001_REV_2
FT Guide to Cassette Use
RESULT - Speed improvement on greens,reduced end of season maintenance. Promotes healthy plant growth, promotes
strong roots, and maximizes fertilizer penetration.
SCARIFIER (SEE PAGE 35)
Used for ground to ground -10mm controlling thatch, removing thatch, cutting lateral growth, pruning roots, removing
moss, aerating top layer for ingress of water, air, fertilizer and seed. Choice of 1mm or 2mm thick blades (generally 1mm
used in summer, 2mm used in winter). Do not try to cut too deep - must be adjusted to suit conditions.
Keep engine revs reasonably high with a slow forward movement to remove as much material as possible. The machine
may tend to walk along on its own in some conditions.
RESULT - Speed increase of playing surface. Maximizes fertilizer penetration & promotes strong healthy plant growth and
strong roots.
BRUSH (SEE PAGE 34)
Used for light scarifying, brushing, removing debris, cigarette ends, pine needles moss, excess top dressing etc. Set at
+3mm to +1mm for ground debris depending on conditions. Remove comb.
IRONING ROLLER NON DRIVEN (NOT SHOWN)
Ballastable for extra weight. Used for ironing greens. Set level or lift up front roller.
SORREL ROLLER NOT DRIVEN (SEE PAGE 37)
Used for surface pricking. Lets air, water, fertilizer into the root zone. Good for over seeding and preparing damaged
areas for repair. Reduces surface tension.
9 BLADE CYLINDER (SEE PAGE 33)
• For cutting fi ne turf areas.
• Three bottom blade options.
• Comb active or passive.
5 BLADE CYLINDER (SEE PAGE 33)
• For general purpose cutting.
• Comb active or passive.
Settings - Expressed as above and below ground level i.e. by placing the setting bar between the front and rear rollers,
the top of the bar represents ground level.
VERTICUTTER (SEE PAGE 38)
Used from ground +3mm to ground -3mm to control thatch, cutting lateral growths and standing up lying grasses ready for
cutting and lifting with the comb. Good for removing mosses. Start on the green at (say) +3mm.
NOT FOR CUTTING SOIL, ONLY THATCH.
NOTE
Bowls Cricket Golf
Verticutter Monthly Fortnightly Monthly
Scarifi er 1 - 2 Months 1 - 2 Months 1 - 2 Months
Brush As Required As Required As Required
Ironing roller Match Days Pre-Season As Required
Sorrel Roller 1 - 2 Weeks Monthly (As Required for Repair) Monthly (As Required for Repair)