Manufacturer's new cutting unit will save technicians valuable time

Charlotte, N.C. - September 11, 2012 - Today, Jacobsen announced the launch of the TrueSet™ cutting unit, a new product that will make Jacobsen mowers even faster and easier to adjust.

"Technicians are under more pressure than ever to get more done in less time," said Chris Fox, Product Manager for Jacobsen. "The idea behind the TrueSet cutting unit is to give technicians more time to work on other equipment and projects."

"We were very careful not to tinker with any of the geometry, design or construction that made Jacobsen the leader in quality-of-cut for over 90 years," said David Withers, President of Jacobsen. "TrueSet provides the same legendary quality-of-cut superintendents have come to expect from Jacobsen while also giving technicians extra time."

The bulk of the time savings provided by Jacobsen's TrueSet cutting unit comes from an innovative bedknife-to-reel adjustment. Technicians fine tune the TrueSet bedknife-to-reel adjustment at two points with a gear that moves the bedbar one thousandth of an inch with an audible click.

"When the technician hears that click, he knows exactly how far his bedknife has moved," said Fox. "This takes the guesswork out of bedknife-to-reel adjustment and shaves precious minutes from their daily maintenance routines. We estimate a typical course could save two full days a month in time with the TrueSet cutting unit on all its mowers."

Further adding to TrueSet's ease-of-use, the adjustment is made from the top and front of the cutting unit with a 1/2" wrench, the same tool used for height-of-cut adjustment. This makes the new cutting unit much easier to reach and reduces the number of tools needed to make adjustments.

The company was also sure to maintain its industry-leading holding power, which equates to 425-lbs. of force holding the bedknife in place.

"When it comes to the bedknife-to-reel adjustment, technicians want to 'set it and forget it'," says Fox. "TrueSet's 425-lbs. of holding power assures technicians and superintendents that they are getting a clean, consistent Jacobsen cut each and every time."

The TrueSet cutting unit will begin shipping on the following 5-inch reel products this winter: ECLIPSE®2 walking greens mowers (floating head), Greens King® IV, GP400 and ECLIPSE® 322 riding greens mowers, and the LF550™ and SLF-1880™ fairway mowers.

Jacobsen is a Textron (NYSE: TXT) Company.

About Jacobsen
With over 90 years of experience in the turf maintenance industry, Jacobsen has built a legacy of precision craftsmanship, legendary quality of cut and unmatched expertise. Dedicated solely to delivering perfectly groomed turf, Jacobsen equipment is used on some of the finest golf courses, sports fields and other formal turf areas across the United States and the world, through an extensive distribution network and the international Ransomes brand. Additional information about the company can be found at www.jacobsen.com.

About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defence, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. For more information visit: www.textron.com.

For further information please contact:
Adam C. Slick, Public Relations and Communications Manager, Jacobsen
11108 Quality Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273
Tel: 704.504.4867 Email: [email protected]

	As the latest innovation from Jacobsen, TrueSet makes the industry's best cutting unit even better by making it faster and easier to adjust with industry-leading holding power.
	Jacobsen's new TrueSet cutting unit features a bedknife-to-reel adjustment that is easily accessible from the front and top of the cutting unit and made at two points. Technicians fine-tune the bedknife-to-reel adjustment with a gear that moves the bedbar one thousandth of an inch with each click. The adjustment is now made with a ½" wrench, the same tool used for height-of-cut adjustment.
	Jacobsen's new TrueSet cutting unit provides an industry-leading 425-lbs. of holding force, assuring superintendents and technicians they're getting a clean, consistent cut every time.