Equipment Maintenance

The maintenance crew are working on sharpening the reels and getting them in adjustment for spring.  Reel type cutting heads consist of 2 parts to sharpen, the reel (Photo on left) and the bed knife.  These 2 pieces work together in cutting the grass blades as they pass in between.  They are sharpened twice a year, and adjustment checked daily to achieve a quality cut.  During winter maintenance all bearings and bushings are checked and replaced if worn.