8-20 4181384 First Edition
CUTTING UNITS
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Stragglers
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Stragglers are scattered blades of uncut or poorly cut
grass.
Probable Cause Remedy
Bedknife improperly adjusted. Adjust reel-to-bedknife setting. (Refer to “Safety, Operation, and
Maintenance Manual.”)
Dull reel or bedknife cutting edges. Sharpen or replace reel blade and bedknife as necessary. (See
“Reel Blade” on page 8-41 or “Bedknife” on page 8-37.)
Mowing (ground) speed is too fast. Reduce mowing (ground) speed.
Grass is too tall. Mow more often.
Mowing in the same direction. Change mowing direction regularly.
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