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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
When cutting off larger amounts of grass, the shields
shown be positioned to just below horizontal. Do not
open the shields too far or excessive clippings can
build up on the frame, rear radiator screen and
engine area.
The cutting units are also equipped with balance
weights, on the non-motor end, to give an even cut.
Weights can be added or removed if mismatch occurs
on your turf.
AFTER MOWING
At the completion of 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.
Make sure radiator and oil cooler are kept free of dirt or
grass clippings. After cleaning, it is recommended the
machine be inspected for possible hydraulic fluid
leaks, damage or wear to hydraulic and mechanical
components and the cutting units checked for
sharpness and proper reel to bedknife adjustment.
IMPORTANT: After wash down, move the Sidewinder
mechanism (model 03201 only) from left to right
several times to remove water between bearing blocks
and cross tube.
SELECTING CLIP RATE (REEL SPEED)
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.
IMPORTANT: If reel speed is too slow, clip marks may
be visible. If reel speed is too fast the cut may have a
fuzzy appearance.
Adjust the clip rate (reel speed) 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.
Note: The higher the number, the higher the speed.
Figure 43
1. Reel speed control
1
2. Turn the reel speed control knob to the number
setting determined in step 1.
3. 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.
2-1/2 2.50 3 3
2-3/8 2.38 3 4
2-1/4 2.25 3 4
2-1/8 2.13 3 4
2 2.00 3 4
1-7/8 1.88 4 5
1-3/4 1.75 4 5
1-5/8 1.63 5 6
1-1/2 1.50 5 7
1-3/8 1.38 5 8
1-1/4 1.25 6 11
1-1/8 1.13 8 11*
1 1.00 11 11*
7/8 0.88 11* 11*
3/4 0.75 11* 11*
5/8 0.63 11* 11*
1/2 0.50 11* 11*
3/8 0.38 11* 11*
5 BLADE REEL
REEL SPEED SELECTION CHART
5 MPH 6 MPHHEIGHT OF CUT
* This height-of-cut and/or mowing speed not
recommended for 5 blade reels.
8 BLADE REEL
REEL SPEED SELECTION CHART
5 MPH 6 MPHHEIGHT OF CUT
2-1/2 2.50 3* 3*
2-3/8 2.38 3* 3*
2-1/4 2.25 3* 3*
2-1/8 2.13 3* 3*
2 2.00 3* 3*
1-7/8 1.88 3* 3*
1-3/4 1.75 3* 3*
1-5/8 1.63 3* 3*
1-1/2 1.50 3 4
1-3/8 1.38 3 4
1-1/4 1.25 4 4
1-1/8 1.13 4 5
1 1.00 5 6
7/8 0.88 5 7
3/4 0.75 7 11
5/8 0.63 11 11*
1/2 0.50 11 11*
3/8 0.38 11 11*
* This height-of-cut and/or mowing speed not
recommended for 8 blade reels.
Note: Positions 9 to 11 give the same reel speed.
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