The only grinder manufacturer approved workshop on the market, this one day practical, hands on workshop will provide an understanding of the principles of cutting units. Focusing on maintenance regimes, learn the fundamentals of using grinders to get the best out of your mowers, to ensure the highest quality of cut all year round. A combination of demonstrations and hands on participation will provide a practical learning experience for all.

Learning outcomes

• The relationship between the bedknife and cylinder and applying correct angles.
• Understand and appreciate spin and relief grinding.
• Best practice of disassembly and reassembly of cutting units.
• Correct set‑up, mounting and grinding of a bedknife and cylinder.
• Setting mowers on cut and paralleling units.
• Setting height of cut and pitfalls to avoid.
• Setting units with zero contact.
• The agronomic and economic benefits through quality of cut.
• Communicating to key stakeholders the importance of the maintenance facility and its impact on the end product.

6 BIGGA CPD Credits awarded on completion of this workshop.

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