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Caution
• Shut engine off and wait for all moving parts to
stop before opening or closing cutting unit
shields
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 03206 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, on page 30, 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.
2. Turn the reel speed control knob to the number setting
determined in step 1.
1. Reel speed control
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.
5 BLADE REEL
REEL SPEED SELECTION CHART
HEIGHT OF CUT
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
0.88
3/4
0.75
5/8
0.63
1/2
0.50
3/8
0.38
* This height–of–cut and/or mowing speed not recommended
for 5 blade reels.
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