I'm new to haying. I have some very basic question. I purchased a used Kuhn GMD55 disc mower and used it the first time the other week cutting about 10 tons of hay. The mower worked although I probably had it set too high not knowing what I would find in the field.
When mowing, the plastic skirt is pushing the grass forward before the blades get to the stem. The cut grass then falls forward and interferes with the cutting particularly during turns. Is that normal?
Also, what is the most efficient way to cut a rectangular field? I always get into trouble turning 90 degrees even when I start out with a nice rounded corner I quickly end up with concave / pillow shaped corners which creates a mess when raking and baling. There must be better way...
Thanks, Gerald
When mowing, the plastic skirt is pushing the grass forward before the blades get to the stem. The cut grass then falls forward and interferes with the cutting particularly during turns. Is that normal?
Also, what is the most efficient way to cut a rectangular field? I always get into trouble turning 90 degrees even when I start out with a nice rounded corner I quickly end up with concave / pillow shaped corners which creates a mess when raking and baling. There must be better way...
Thanks, Gerald