It can be effectively used to transition into wetland sites or other environmentally sensitive areas to minimize the potential for point and non-point source pollution or contamination from industrial sites or other problem areas. To cut a green with such a push-type mower often took almost an hour. The small gasoline engine changed all that. With the advent of the triplex mower, it looked as if the walkers would soon become obsolete, but that has not been the case. In fact, in recent years the walkers are once again gaining in popularity and are now widely used.
Most courses have both walkers and riders in their maintenance buildings.
Check the machine for oil and gas and that the cutting unit is set for the correct height, and that the reel is adjusted to cut properly. Inspect the green by walking and scanning the putting surface. Look for debris and fix ball marks. Remove the flagstick and put it aside. Select the direction of cut, making sure that it is different from that of the day before.