Toro 20351 Quality Guide - Page 55

Mower Quality of Cut Checklist Customer name Date Walk behind or riding mower model/VIN S/N Mower attachment model/VIN S/N Bagger model/VIN S/N Clipping disposal: Side discharged Mulched Bagged 1. Complaint: Streaking Clumping 2. Description of problem: Ragged cut Other: Windrow 3. Is a vacuum or sweeper being used? Yes No 4. Service/Check/Adjust-in shop A. Underside of mower housing clean? B. Blades sharp and in balance? C. Blades too short, bent, or not aligned with each other? D. PTO/belt drive/spindles in working order? E. Tire pressure the same on all tires? (Riders usually 12 PSI.) F. Engine maximum RPM to specification? G. Mower level side to side with 1/8 inch? H. Bagging system clean, air exhausts open, impeller drive in working order? I. Mower level front to rear? (Most tractors 1/8 inch low in front. 32-inch mowers, 20-inch and 21-inch walk behind mowers approximately 3/8 inch low in front.) 5. Observations from watching customer operating mower (if possible): Yes No 6. Check A. Engine being run at full throttle? B. Cutting height of mower C. Measured height of grass D. Mowing speed suits conditions? E. Grass is wet or extremely lush? F. Unusual terrain causing a problem? G. Operator turning too sharp or fast? H. Accessories (weights, chains, etc.) causing problems? Yes No 7. If the quality of cut is still not satisfactory, raise the front of the cutting chamber. On riding mowers with adjustable pitch, raise the front to 1/8 inch above level. On walk behind mowers, raise the front one notch. Test operation after adjusting pitch. Results: