Fairway Terminology InfoGuide
speed, these calculations usually reflect straight-ahead mowing at an assumed speed with
no allowance for overlap, stops, turns, etc. The following formulas can be used to
provide a reasonable base to approximate the acres per hour if the average ground speed
is known, or the average speed if the acres per hour are specified.
Acres per hour
=
inches of cut x speed in mph
100
Speed in mph
=
acres per hour x 100
inches of cut
Mowing Direction —
Mowing directions are generally alternated each time a given area is cut. This will
help keep the grass from laying in one direction and reduce the development of grain.
Mowing Speed —
Mowing speed is related to the finish level, the type of terrain, flotation and
suspension of the cutting unit. Features which improve the suspension and stability of the
cutting unit usually allow increased ground speed while maintaining a high level of
finish. (Also see clip.)
Overseed —
To sow seed over an area which is sparsely covered with some kind of vegetation.
Southern Bermuda grasses go dormant in cool months and golf course areas may be
seeded with cool-season grasses for winter play.
Polystand —
A turf composed of two or more cultivars and/or species.
Quality of Cut —
A measure of how well the cutting unit cuts the grass. Quality of cut typically includes
the number of stragglers and the quality of the shear – the clean cut of the grass blade.
All other measures such as clumping, mismatch, etc., are examples of aftercut
appearance.
- 12 -
| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, Sprinkler and Irrigation Manuals, Toro Sprinkler and Irrigation Manuals |
|---|---|
| Download File |
|
| Document Type | Catalog |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Toro. Customer Service Representatives are available by phone:
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (CDT) - Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT) - Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT)
Canada 1-888-225-4886 USA 1-888-384-9939, Lawn Mower |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | toro.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Toro Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(0 votes, average: 0 out of 5)