Setting The Reel Speed; Preparing The Machine For Mowing; Training Period; Before Mowing - Toro 04383 Greensmaster 3250-D Operator's Manual

Setting the Reel Speed

To achieve a consistent, high quality–of–cut and a uniform
after cut appearance, it is important that the reel speed
control (located on the manifold block under seat) be
correctly set.
Adjust the reel speed control as follows:
1. Select the height-of-cut at which the cutting units are
set.
2. Choose the desired ground speed best suited for
conditions.
3. Using the appropriate graph (See figure 37) for 8 blade
or 11 blade cutting units, determine the proper reel
speed setting.
Figure 37
4. To set the reel speed, rotate the knob (Fig. 38) until the
indicator arrows are in line with the number designating
desired setting.
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Figure 38
1. Reel speed control
Note: Reel speed can be increased or decreased to
compensate for turf conditions.
Preparing the Machine for
Mowing
To assist in aligning the machine for successive cutting
passes, it is suggested that the following be done to the No.
2 and No. 3 cutting unit baskets:
1. Measure in approximately 5 in. (12.7 cm) from the
outer edge of each basket (Fig. 39).
2. Either place a strip of white tape or paint a line onto
each basket paralleling the outer edge of each basket
(Fig. 39).
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1. Alignment strip
2. Approximately 5 in.
(12.7 cm)
3. Cut grass on right

Training Period

Before mowing greens with the machine, find a clear area
and practice starting and stopping, raising and lowering the
cutting units, turning, etc. This training period will be
beneficial to the operator in gaining confidence in the
performance of the machine.

Before Mowing

Inspect the green for debris, remove the flag from the cup,
and determine the direction best to mow. Base the direction
to mow on the previous mowing direction. Always mow in
an alternate pattern from the previous mowing, so that the
grass blades will be less apt to lay down and therefore be
difficult to trap between the reel blades and bedknife.
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Figure 39
4. Keep focal spot 6–10 ft.
(1.8–3 m) ahead of the
machine