Troubleshooting

There are a number of factors that can contribute to un- satisfactory quality of cut, some of which may be turf conditions. Turf conditions such as excessive thatch, ªsponginessº or attempting to cut off too much grass height may not always be overcome by adjusting the machine. It is important to remember that the lower the height of cut, the more critical these factors are.

Remember that the ªeffectiveº or actual height of cut de- pends on cutting unit weight and turf conditions. Effec- tive height of cut will be different than the bench set height of cut.

Factors That Can Affect Quality of Cut

Factor

Possible Problem/Correction

 

 

1. Engine maximum governed speed.

Check maximum governed engine speed. Adjust

 

speed to specifications if necessary. If engine is not

 

running at specified maximum governed RPM, reel

 

speed settings may not match ground speed.

 

 

2. Reel speed and ground speed.

Adjust reel speed to setting shown on REEL SPEED

 

SETTINGS graph for the number of reel blades (5 or 8)

 

and the desired ground speed (see Operatorºs

 

Manual).

 

All reels should rotate at about the same speed. All

 

cutting units should have equal bedknife to reel

 

contact. If checking RPM, do not run reel too long

 

without cutting grass, or bedknife and/or reel may

 

overheat and ªrifleº.

 

See other items in Troubleshooting section of Chapter

 

4 ± Hydraulic System.

 

 

3. Cutting unit counter balance tension adjustment.

 

 

The counter balance spring on each cutting unit lift arm

 

can be adjusted to compensate for different turf

 

conditions. Decreased counter balance tension will

 

help keep the cutting units on the ground when

 

mowing at higher speeds, and it helps maintain a

 

uniform height of cut in rough conditions or in areas of

 

thatch build up. Increased counterbalance tension will

 

improve traction by increasing weight on the front tires.

 

Also, the spring may be adjusted at the cutting unit

 

pivot point. Raising the spring at the lift tab decreases

 

the cutting unit weight at the outboard end. Lowering

 

the spring at the lift tab increases the cutting unit

 

weight at the outboard end.

 

NOTE: Decreased counter balance tension may lower

 

the actual or ºeffectiveº height of cut.

 

 

4. Tire pressure.

Check each tire's pressure. Adjust to pressures

 

specified in Specifications section of Chapter 6 ±

 

Wheels and Brakes.

 

 

Cutting Units

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2600D, 2300-D specifications

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The Toro 2300-D and 2600-D also feature a robust maintenance management system that alerts operators of necessary maintenance tasks, promoting longer lifespans for components and enhancing overall performance.

In summary, the Toro 2300-D and 2600-D deliver cutting-edge technologies and features, including powerful engines, versatile cutting systems, ergonomic design, advanced traction control, and sustainability focus. These models represent the pinnacle of reel mower engineering, making them ideal choices for professionals dedicated to maintaining the finest playing surfaces.
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