How do you guys get your reels to match up HOC between your mowers? I'll need to use my 526a in areas that I can't get my 2653b in, but matching the HOC at .75" and it looks like the 2653b is cutting shorter.
Also, any recommendations on a HOC bar? I've got one of the digital garage ones from R&R and it's driving me crazy. Having a hard time getting consistent readings and getting things matched up.
I would guess what you're seeing is the difference between bench HOC and actual HOC. Even if you set them up with the same HOC bar, because the cutting unit on the 2653B is heavier, it's probably going to give you a more aggressive cut.
I would guess what you're seeing is the difference between bench HOC and actual HOC. Even if you set them up with the same HOC bar, because the cutting unit on the 2653B is heavier, it's probably going to give you a more aggressive cut.
I would guess what you're seeing is the difference between bench HOC and actual HOC. Even if you set them up with the same HOC bar, because the cutting unit on the 2653B is heavier, it's probably going to give you a more aggressive cut.
I would guess what you're seeing is the difference between bench HOC and actual HOC. Even if you set them up with the same HOC bar, because the cutting unit on the 2653B is heavier, it's probably going to give you a more aggressive cut.
Used to have similar issues when using a Jake Tri-plex on greens previously mowed with a Toro. The Toro units were set at .125" and the Jake .140", both gave aproximately the same HoC, but the Jake finish was better. The cutting unit setup was making all the difference. Behind center distance, bedknife angles, bed bars and rollers - all were coming into play.
At .750", you only need to get close, not going to see a .010" difference like you will on a putting green. I'd make sure the Jake at least has the Heavy (fairway) bedknife mounted, preferably with the 7-blade reel. You're trying to match up two very different cutting units and it's going to take some tinkering. Fixed-head 5" reel, smooth or tightly grooved rollers with only the front adjustable, and low ground pressure vs a floating unit with a 7" reel and adjustable front and rear rollers that rides on rollers specifically meant to penetrate the turf.
I would guess what you're seeing is the difference between bench HOC and actual HOC. Even if you set them up with the same HOC bar, because the cutting unit on the 2653B is heavier, it's probably going to give you a more aggressive cut.
Used to have similar issues when using a Jake Tri-plex on greens previously mowed with a Toro. The Toro units were set at .125" and the Jake .140", both gave aproximately the same HoC, but the Jake finish was better. The cutting unit setup was making all the difference. Behind center distance, bedknife angles, bed bars and rollers - all were coming into play.
At .750", you only need to get close, not going to see a .010" difference like you will on a putting green. I'd make sure the Jake at least has the Heavy (fairway) bedknife mounted, preferably with the 7-blade reel. You're trying to match up two very different cutting units and it's going to take some tinkering. Fixed-head 5" reel, smooth or tightly grooved rollers with only the front adjustable, and low ground pressure vs a floating unit with a 7" reel and adjustable front and rear rollers that rides on rollers specifically meant to penetrate the turf.
I would guess what you're seeing is the difference between bench HOC and actual HOC. Even if you set them up with the same HOC bar, because the cutting unit on the 2653B is heavier, it's probably going to give you a more aggressive cut.
@MasterMech i recently put a new heavy bedknife on the mower and in pretty sure it has the 7 blade reel. I'll have to double check.
I'll tinker around with the heights and do a test strip and see how close I can get the two.
Thanks for the help everyone! Any pro tips on adjusting the reels easier or does it just get better with time. The QA7's are definitely nice but I've not gotten into adjust the reel to bedknife yet. Just playing around with the heights.
@MasterMech i recently put a new heavy bedknife on the mower and in pretty sure it has the 7 blade reel. I'll have to double check.
I'll tinker around with the heights and do a test strip and see how close I can get the two.
Thanks for the help everyone! Any pro tips on adjusting the reels easier or does it just get better with time. The QA7's are definitely nice but I've not gotten into adjust the reel to bedknife yet. Just playing around with the heights.
Based on your past pics, it does look to be a 7 count. Do you have a heavy steel front roller or is it alumium. Most of these units have the heavy fronts. If it's alum, that's another reason it could be riding higher in the turf.
@MasterMech I just replaced the aluminum one with a heavy steel one last week. 😃
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