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ciently. "Without the relief angle, you po- tentially increase drag on the reels or in- crease the likelihood of metal-to-metal contact," Sides said. "This puts more strain on the entire tractor and generates more heat in the hydraulic or electrical sys- tems."
In addition to adding wear to the unit as a whole, this additional strain can also start to have a negative impact on fuel economy. "Drag, wear and heat are minimized
with a relief angle and proper bedknife clearances," Sides said. The proper angles for reels can gener-
ally be found in manufacturer's manuals. How often to grind is another ques- tion Sides is frequently asked. While there
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is no hard and fast rule, this is a major fac- tor that a lot of folks overlook. "How often and how heavy you top-
dress will dictate how often you'll need to grind," he said. "The more sand that goes down, the more frequently you'll have to grind."
One way to extend reel life and still ag-
gressively topdress is to make sure the sand gets worked in well before mowing. Brushing or dragging will help keep the sand down at the root level where it be- longs and not up eroding the reels on your mowers.
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GRINDING SCHEDULE Finally, Sides recommends setting up a
grinding schedule. This will help ensure that units get taken care of regularly as well as allow turf managers to plan enough time to get the job done. "Too often, we see reels get over-
looked because there's 'Just no time to grind,'" Sides said. This schedule should be flexible, how-
ever, to deal with changing conditions. For example, a change in the topdressing program should lead to a review of the grinding schedule. "Most people go too long between
grinds," Sides said. "Having an established timeline helps keep reels in optimum mowing condition." ■
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