Reel Mower Terminology
Fine-leafed Fescues —
Fine-leafed fescues perform best on well-drained, moderately shaded sites and droughty,
infertile, acid soils. They are intolerant of wet conditions and high fertility. Fescues are
used in seed mixtures (polystands) with Kentucky bluegrass or colonial bentgrass in
cooler temperate and subarctic climates and with perennial ryegrass for overseeding
warm-season turfs in subtropical climates for winter play and color.
Grain —
The tendency for grass and runners to grow horizontally. Most turf grasses grow
horizontally in one direction. The horizontal growth occurs because of influences such
as sun, wind, water, mowing or rolling the grass in the same direction.
Grass as a Lubricant—
Lubrication is required to help prevent heat build-up due to friction between the
bedknife and reel blades. This lubrication is normally provided by the grass that is being
cut. Without lubrication, excessive heat build-up will cause uneven bedknife wear and
poor quality of cut. Therefore, the reels must be disengaged whenever the mowers are
not cutting for lengths of time longer than normal turnarounds.
Grinding —
Back grinding (single blade) - the grinding wheel engages one blade at a time and passes
down the length. The blade can be ground with a relief angle so that the amount of land
is reduced.
Cylindrical - the reel is rotated as the grinding wheel passes down the reel, creating a
true cylinder. It is not possible to create a relief angle while using a cylindrical grinder.
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