Toro GR 105 Fundamentals page 18

16 Fundamentals of Reel Mowers
The third pattern illustrates a single streak.
This can be caused by:
•
Rifled or uneven wear on bedknife
•
Damaged area on bedknife from
hitting an object(s)
•
Loose bedknife screws
•
Bent reel blade
The fourth pattern shows multiple streaks. This
can be caused by heavy contact between the
bedknife and reel, resulting in a "rifled" or wavy
bedknife.
It is normal for the mower to leave after–cut
directional light and dark color paths. These
overall color paths are due to the turf being
rolled down in the direction the mower is
traveling. A cut path going away from you will
usually be lighter in color than the path coming
toward you. Smaller, individual color variations
can be due to differing turf types, density
variations and straight line mower marks. A
spongy area is evident by the momentary
impression left by feet on the surface.
Many turf discrepancies are subtle and require
closer examination. In these instances, the
TurfEvaluator grass viewing tool is helpful. It
can assist turf managers in determining
causes for poor reel mower performance and
comparing the effective height of cut of one
mowed surface to another.
Turf Evaluator Tool - Model 04399
Guide to Evaluating Reel Mower
Performance and Using the
Turf Evaluator - Part. No. 97931SL
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