Another mower point I ran across in a service bulletin. Interesting
in that
it confirms the concept of running backwards possibly working better.
- SteveS
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Elec-Trak Servcice Bulletin 5 - March 29, 1971
Mower Performance
The Elec-Trak mower is, as you know, convertible to either side or rear
discharge. The rear discharge mower is best suited to regularly cut
lawn,
sweeper pickup of clippings and, of course, it offers major safety
advantages with all discharge down and under the tractor. Some lawn
conditions such as long, limp or wet grass and no sweeping are not well
suited to the rear discharge kit due to the front baffle pushing over
the
grass immediately before the blades hit it.
The side discharge kit design is best suited to long limp or wet grass
and
leaving the clippings on the lawn. The large space between the mower
front
and the blades without baffling, and the rear baffle vacuum action for
a
second cutting, combined with the broad scattering of the discharge,
give
the cleanest appearance.
Each customer should be carefully introduced to the two options to
best meet
his own application. If any mowing appearance or safety problems
develop
later, the option for changeover should be explained to him.
An easy test for difference is to operate the tractor- rear discharge
mower
in reverse and observe the appearance. In this case the rear discharge
is
acting like the side discharge does in the forward direction and
provides a
good comparison before making the changeover.
Mower Alignment
If a uniform cut is not being obtained with the mower, some checks to
be
made include:
See that the blades are all in the same horizontal plane by comparing
lineup
at the ends. Rotate each blade 180 degrees to test each end.
Check the front castor supports for uniform attachment to the housing.
Slotted holes in the housing may permit a difference in assembly if not
carefully checked.
Be sure the rear roller is assembled straight.
Be sure the mower is level by correct choice of spacers in front to
correspond to holes in rear adjuster.
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