Scalping - Jacobsen LF 550 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

10.5 SCALPING _______________________________________________________________

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Probable Cause
HOC (height-of-cut) settings are lower than normal.
Improper reel-to-bedknife adjustment.
Turf too uneven for the mower to follow.
Cutting too much grass at one time.
Mowing (ground) speed is too fast.
Scalping is a condition in which areas of grass are cut
noticeably shorter than the surrounding areas, resulting in
a light green or even brown patch. This is usually caused
by an excessively low height-of-cut (HOC) setting and/or
uneven turf.
TN0222
Check/adjust the HOC settings.
Adjust reel-to-bedknife setting for desired HOC.
Change mowing direction.
Mow more often.
Reduce mowing (ground) speed.
QUALITY OF CUT
Remedy
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