Toro 20351 Quality Guide - Page 50

Appendices Power band-the RPM range where an engine produces its best power. This range is usually below wide-open throttle but above peak torque. As the grass load slows the engine, the RPM drops to near peak torque. Wide-open throttle and peak torque are the two ends of the power band. terrain.TIF Scalping-when the blade cuts the grass at ground level or actually strikes the ground and removes earth. 5300-005.TIF Ragged cut-grass blades are not cut cleanly or the edge is shattered. A cleanly cut grass blade has a small dead area at the tip. After a few days, a ragged cut looks like a brown or gray haze at the top of the grass. scalp.TIF Semi-floating deck-a type of mower that is partially supported by the chassis but also has wheels on the ground. Side discharge mower-a mower that has an opening to eject the clippings to one side. This type mower may also be convertible to other functions. Slope-see Pitch. Suspended deck-a mower fully-suspended from the tractor. Height of cut is controlled by raising or lowering the mower attachment through linkage attached to the tractor. raggdcut.TIF Rake-see Pitch. Recycler-Toro's patented mulching system. Rough terrain-terrain uneven enough to affect the quality of cut by causing the mower to bounce excessively. 7 - 4 1222-05.jpg Service Dealer's Guide to Great Quality of Cut