Seeding/Multipurpose Height

The seeding/multipurpose blades are used for cutting grooves for over-seeding and can also be used for verticutting grasses. To set the height properly place unit on the lawn surface and adjust the wheel height up (see Fig. 4 ). Adjusting the wheel height up lowers the blades.

Seeding

The proper height setting for over-seeding is approximately 1/4” into the ground. Adjust the wheel height up approximately one notch. If set deeper, grass seed being applied may not germinate.

For best results, over-seed in two passes of 1/2 application rate at right angles or in a criss-cross pattern. Water heavily immediately after seeding then lightly for 10-14 days keeping soil moist.

Slicing

The proper height setting for slicing or aerating is 1/2” to 3/4” into the ground. Adjust the wheel height up one or two notches.

For crawling grasses such as Zoysia, Bermuda, Bahia, etc. raise the wheels only one notch. Crawling grasses should not be sliced too deeply. For single strand grasses like Bluegrass or Rye, aerate in perpendicular directions for more even slicing. For example, slice in a North-South direction on the first pass, switching to an East-West direction on the second pass.

As the seeder/multipurpose blades wear they may be rotated to provide a new cutting edge. The wheels may be raised to allow the blades to penetrate deeper into the ground.

CAUTION

BE CERTAIN THAT THE SET SCREWS ARE

TIGHTENED PROPERLY IN BEARINGS AND PULLEY

WHEN REASSEMBLING.

Fig. 4

Slicing Height

The slicer blade assembly is recommended for slicing, verticutting or aerating when a thinner blade is preferred. This is the recommended blade for use on golf course greens. To set the height properly place unit on the lawn surface and adjust the wheel height up (see Fig. 4). Adjusting the wheel height up lowers the blades.

The proper height setting for slicing or aerating is 1/2” to 3/4” into the ground. Adjust the wheel height up one or two notches.

For crawling grasses such as Zoysia, Bermuda, Bahia, etc. raise the wheels only one notch. Crawling grasses should not be sliced too deeply. For single strand grasses like Bluegrass or Rye, aerate in perpendicular directions for more even slicing. For example, slice in a North-South direction on the first pass, switching to an East-West direction on the second pass.

As the slicer blades wear they may be rotated to provide a new cutting edge. The wheels may be raised to allow the blades to penetrate deeper into the ground.

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Classen TSS-20, TRS-20 manual Seeding/Multipurpose Height

TRS-20, TSS-20 specifications

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