Mowing Crew Training Video

1. & You Mow Crew

2. Why Mow? At the base of the “Green Industry” is the simple love for a picnic in the park. Turf mowing has one of the largest impacts on the overall look of a park. Do this well and the public will notice and you can take pride in seeing the results of you’re work.

3. What is in a day

4. Leaving the shop

5. Mowers S.E.O. s Small Engine Operator At the Park

6. At the Park Be aware of what and who is around you at all times. You are an agent for the city and often times the only form of contact citizens and guest have with city employees. Make a good impression. Throttle down as patrons come within 100 feet of you and try to establish eye contact. This will let them know that you see them, and that you are alert to your surroundings .

8. Sweep for any chopped up trash.

9. Help S.E.O.s Finish & load.

10. Secure Mowers.

11. If time sweep out land areas for trash and Stay busy.

12. Find a good stopping point if time at a park runs out and make a note of where you stopped.

13. Ensure that you have left the park in safe condition and that no big piles of grass on paths, in drinking fountains, or along high traffic areas.

14. Store equipment so that heat form the mufflers will not cause damage or harm.

15. Help load and secure trailer.Leaving the ParkSharp looking?

17. Report any significant items of note. Broken sprinkler heads, wet spots in the turf, areas not mowed.

19. Jacobson Vs Kubota Large coverage is perfect for open areas and ball fields Mows about 7.5 acres per hour More weight and riggers help on big & dry hills Smaller deck provides maneuverability in tighter spaces Good for wet hills and destroyer of transition zones Mows about 3 acres per hour

20. Know the Machine Before you operate any piece of equipment, read the manufacture’s owner manual and fully understand all aspects of that Machine.

22. Look for hazards every time a wheel turns

23. Know the weight of your machine

25. Dismount/ Shut Down

26. Hydrostatic Transmissions A standard Transmission requires a manual shifting from one gear to another. Hydrostatic Transmissions shift gears through a continually running hydraulic pump. Allowing for shiftless transitions from forward to reverse.

27. Non HST

28. Hydrostatic Transmissions A foot pedal in a neutral position means no gears are engaged to the drive shaft. Keep this in mind when heading down slopes and backing off the trailer. Control machine speed with the transmission, not the breaks as often as possible. By keeping the tractor in gear as the weight is shifted the drive shaft stays engaged and will reduce the potential for a runaway.

29. How do I mow this????

30. Mow perimeter on first and second pass to create a border. That way, as you start the inner passes, turns can be made away from the fence or obstacles.

33. Ensure that passes over lap. NO SKIPS!

34. Maneuvering around objects Approach objects with enough space to allow 6-12 inches of clearance. Plan the turn in advanced to avoid damage. Make an Eight shape or Helix shape around what you are mowing. Don’t turn too tight

35. Trimmer Zone

36. Transitions into and out of turns, from flat to hills, and around objects should be gradual, and started before you get to the object Smooth moves

37. Avoid corners & tight spaces in which you could get stuck Trimmer Zone

38. Stay 6-12 inches away from objects Trimmer Zone

39. Trimmer zone

40. Trimmer Zone

41. Distances of travel & Zero Turn Notice how the circumference of the outer circle is much greater then the inner circle of a turn. During turns, turf can be damaged by the inner wheels turning faster then outer, causing a ring of damage. Ensure that you have a enough space to allow full travel of the decks before making the turn. Also ensure that you are allowing 6-12 inches of space around objects.

42. Jacobson Outside wheel 122.46’C Inside wheel 28.26’ C

43. Kubota Outer wheel 78.5’ C Inner wheel 5’ D

44. Watch for fence snags

45. VERY HARD TO FIX

46. It is almost imposable to repair damage to structures

47. Extremely hard to fix

48. Tree damage is irreparable

49. Gouges in trees are a pathway for infection

50. Structural integrity can also be damaged

51. Watch for Valleys When 2 opposing slopes meet, the potential of getting stuck and causing damage goes up. To avoid this keep the mower deck on a level plane. If, as the deck passes and grass is left uncut, leave for the S.E.O.s.

52. Watch for valleys

53. Don’t Speed!

54. FIN