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innovations and useful applications are adaptations of existing technology . Successful managers are willing to listen and be available to learn . SFM
John C . Fech is a horticulturist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and certified arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture . The author of two books and more than 400 popular and trade journal articles , he focuses his time on teaching effective landscape maintenance techniques , water conservation , diagnosing turf and ornamental problems , and encouraging effective bilingual communication in the green industry .
Bradley R . Jakubowski is a turfgrass and irrigation instructor with Penn State University . He is a certified irrigation technician with the Irrigation Association and is an author and presenter covering multiple management areas within the turfgrass industry . He focuses his time on teaching best irrigation practices and troubleshooting , weather-based management decisions , soils and plant nutrition .
Scouting will provide the opportunity to respond quickly to an issue and intervene . Photo by John Fech , UNL
High Volume Leaf Dragon ™ Leaf Loader
6900 CFM burns through leaf cleanup fast
• True curbside set up offers 45 sq . ft . of clean-up coverage , 2x that of other units on the market
• No-tool 2-pin door closure accesses impeller and liner for quick inspection
• 12 " wide , 10-gauge soft angle steel discharge chute better spreads the load and offers reduced wear
• 37 gross HP * Vanguard ® EFI for easy automotive-type cold weather starting and fuel savings up to 25 %**
• 6900 CFM and 16 " diameter intake for high productivity
• Belt driven with longer belt for increased life
• Road-ready DOT trailer is integral
Regular scouting for weeds and other pests will help with extreme weather influences . Photo by Brad Jakubowski , Penn St .
* All power levels are stated gross horsepower at 3600 RPM per SAE J1940 as rated by Briggs & Stratton .
** Closed-loop EFI system fuel savings may vary based on debris loading conditions and other factors .
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