Evaluating Cutting Unit Performance
Formal, low–cut turf is evaluated primarily for its visual
appearance and functional performance, also called
“playability”.
The turf surface can be given a quick evaluation using
sight and touch. After mowing, the surface should be
firm with a crisp appearance and feel. This can be
sensed by placing an open palm against the surface. A
crisp, brush–type feel will usually indicate minimal strag-
glers and an efficient cut. 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 vari-
ations 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: Model No. 04399
A Guide to Evaluating Reel Mower Performance
and Using the Turf Evaluator: Part No. 97931SL
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