Using This Guide
This document is designed as a troubleshooting guide to assist you in correcting aftercut
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appearance issues. The following Toro documents were used to compile the information in this
guide:
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A Guide to Evaluating Reel Mower Performance and Using the TurfEvaluator™
Reel Mowing Terminology
We highly recommended familiarizing yourself with these helpful and informative tools.
Interchangeable terms are often used to describe various conditions. This publication will help to
clarify and standardize the use of these terms and the conditions they reference.
Turf Conditions
Turf conditions play a dramatic role in the aftercut appearance. Consider turf conditions before
attempting to fix a problem by adjusting your equipment. Equipment used strictly for mowing
cannot remedy turf conditions but may be able to be adapted to a given turf condition.
The goal of turf equipment service personnel is to be in partnership with the turf grass manager
to address appearance concerns by matching the equipment to current conditions. Most
solutions are typically a combination of turf remedies and machine adjustments.
Turf is a living breathing organism and the same “fix” will not work for every turf condition and
may not work for seemingly identical conditions. Warm and cool season grasses have different
requirements and the cutting unit must be setup for the grass type and seasonal differences.
Cutting Units
A cutting unit incorrectly set up can cause more problems than resolutions. All cutting units
must be checked and corrected to be the same for the following items:
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Adjusters, Pivots, Bushings and Compensating Springs: Lubricate if necessary,
ensure tightness and good working order
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Bedknife: Correct for the application with sharp, flat and straight cutting edge
Bedknife Attitude: Set to manufacturer recommendations
Bedknife Contact: Set properly according to manufacturer recommendations
Reel: Maintain a sharp cutting edge (relief or backgrind recommended) with less than
.002 (0.05mm) run out. Always refer to manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Reel Bearings: Inspect for good condition with no end-play and proper adjustment
Reel Diameter: Meets or exceeds the manufacturer recommended minimum diameter
Rollers: Parallel to the reel and each other (see operators manual)
Roller condition: Bearings should have no end-play, surface run out should be less
than .015 (0.38mm) and centered in the frame. Always refer to manufacturers
recommendations.
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H.O.C. (Height of Cut): set to obtain the correct effective height of cut
Wear factors: Must be equal wear to eliminate differences. For instance, a new part on
one unit and the same worn part on another unit can create issues.
TORO® Service Training
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