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1. Douglas Eggert

   

   1 posts
   
   9/20/2013 5:09 PM

   I just purchased a set of verticut units for my John Deere 7500 fairway mower to grind aeration cores.... So my question is what height are you setting them to grind cores?
   
   Initially we used them on our sand filled range tee at .125 above...did ok. I'm not convinced this is the height for fairways...
   
   Any help would be grateful.
   
   Thank you.

   
   
   
   
2. Clayton Jarod F

   
   9/24/2013 6:09 PM

   We set our units at .125" below the rollers. When chopping up the plugs, we make one pass up the contour of the fairway then come back on the same pass. The second pass really brings up a lot of material and completely destroys what was left of the plug. Then we use a buffalo blower and blow the thatch into the rough being careful not to blow any into the fairway bunkers. This method sure beats using the keystone mat and provides a much cleaner finished product IMO. Lastly, we mow using a designated fairway mower the mechanic doesn't mind getting thrashed.
   
   Hope this helps.
   
   Jarod Clayton
   Asst. Supt
   Antler Creek GC
   Falcon, CO