CUTTING UNITS
4222983 Second Edition 6-5
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Definition of Terms
The following terms are used to describe various cut
appearance symptoms.
Ragged Cut
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Ragged cutting occurs when blades of grass are torn or
damaged rather than cut. This is usually caused by
incorrect height-of-cut adjustment, incorrect
bedknife-to-reel adjustment, or dull blades.
Probable Cause Remedy
Incorrect cutting height adjustment. Adjust to the proper height-of-cut.
Incorrect bedknife-to reel clearance. Adjust the bedknife-to-reel clearance. (See “Reel Bearing Housing
Assembly” on page 6-27.)
Worn or damaged bearings Replace the reel bearings. (See “Reel Bearing Housing Assembly”
on page 6-27.)
Incorrectly adjusted bearing pre-load. Adjust the bearing pre-load.(See “Reel Bearing Housing Assembly”
on page 6-27.)
Dull bedknife and/or reel blades. Sharpen the bedknife and reel blades.
Wavy or rifled bedknife. Grind and adjust the reel and bedknife.
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