Streaking
Streaking is when thin strips of uncut grass are left behind the mower. Streaking is usually caused by operator error or poor blade
maintenance.
Cause Solution
Blades are not sharp Sharpen your blades
Blades are worn down too far Replace your blades
Engine speed is too slow Always mow at full throttle
Ground speed is too fast Slow down
Deck is plugged with grass Clean out the mower
Not overlapping cutting rows enough Overlap your cutting rows
Not overlapping enough when turning When turning, your effective cutting width decreases;
overlap more when turning