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12 QUALITY OF CUT
12.5 STRAGGLERS ______________________________________________________
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Stragglers are separated blades of grass that are
not cut, or are cut incorrectly.
Possible Cause Solution
The bedknife is incorrectly adjusted. Adjust reel-to-bedknife setting.
The edges of the reel or bottom blade are not sharp. Sharpen or replace the reel blade and bedknife as
necessary.
The cut (ground) speed is higher than normal. Decrease the cut (ground) speed.
The grass is higher than the level at which the ma-
chine can cut correctly.
Cut the grass more frequently.
Cut in the same direction. Change the direction of cut more frequently.
Surface damage to the reel or bedknife. Grind, sharpen or replace the reel blades and bed-
knife as necessary.
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