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4.
At the end of the groomer reel, measure the
distance from the lowest tip of the groomer blade
to the working surface
height adjuster knob
the groomer blade tip to the desired height.
5.
Repeat step
4
at the opposite end of the
groomer, then check the setting on the first side
of groomer.
The height setting on both ends of the groomer
should be identical. Adjust the height as
required.
Changing the Groomer
Operating Direction
The groomer has 3 settings: N
R
. To change the direction of the groomer, turn
EVERSE
the knob at the end of the groomer drive box and align
the desired position with the adjustment notch.
Figure 28
1. Adjustment notch
(Figure
27). Turn the
(Figure
27) to raise or lower
, F
, and
EUTRAL
ORWARD
2. Knob
Testing the Groomer
Performance
Important:
Improper or over-aggressive use of
the grooming reel (i.e., too deep or too frequent
grooming) may cause unnecessary stress on the
turf, leading to severe damage. Use the groomer
cautiously.
DANGER
Contact with the reels or other moving parts
can result in personal injury.
• Before making any adjustments to the
cutting units, disengage the reels, set the
parking brake, shut off the engine, and
remove the key.
• Keep your hands and clothing away from
the reels or other moving parts.
It is important to determine the performance of the
groomer before putting it into regular use.
1.
Set the main cutting reels to the height-of-cut
setting that you would normally use without the
grooming reel. Use a Wiehle roller on the front
and a full roller on the rear.
The amount of grass removed is a key indicator
in determining the height/depth setting of the
grooming reel.
2.
Set each of the grooming reels to the desired
height setting.
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3.
Examine the test area and determine if the
groomed areas produces the desired results.
If not, increase or decrease the height of the
groomers and make another test pass.
Check the test area 2 or 3 days after the first
grooming for general condition and damage. If the
groomed areas are turning yellow and brown, and the
non-groomed areas are green, then the grooming was
too aggressive.
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