Toro 20351 Quality Guide - Page 49

Discharge Chute-the opening in the mower cutting chamber that allows the cut grass to be discharged from the mower. Engine RPM (revolutions per minute)-a measurement of the speed the engine is running. Floating deck-a mower that is free to follow the terrain separately from the tractor through the use of gage wheels. This term is often applied to decks that are actually semi-floating. Appendices Halo-a noticeable circle of clippings dropped by a mower, usually when a mower is stopped. flotdeck.TIF Gage wheels-an adjustable wheel that determines the height of cut. The gage wheel is in contact with the ground all the time a full-floating mower is cutting. gagewh.TIF Ground speed-the rate at which the mower travels across the ground. halo.TIF Height of cut (HOC)-the measurement from the ground to the top of the grass blade after it is cut, or from the ground to the cutting edge of the mower blade (these should be the same). Leveling-the process of adjusting the mowing deck so that the blade is correctly positioned relative to the ground. See the instructions for the particular mower for the correct adjustment method and measurements. Lush grass-grass with a high water content. This is common in most areas during spring rains or on a lawn that is watered heavily. This term may be used in conjunction with density, as in "lush dense grass". Mulching-using the mower to cut grass into very small pieces and deposit it back into the lawn. Mulching fan-See Accelerator. Mulching mower-a mower used to mulch grass. This term is used to describe mowers that are designed specifically to mulch and convertible mowers that mulch. Peak torque-the speed at which an engine applies the maximum twisting force to the crankshaft. This is the speed where the engine can do the most work Pitch-the front-to-rear position of the blade in relation to the ground. Service Dealer's Guide to Great Quality of Cut pitch.TIF 7 - 3