9 QUALITY OF CUT
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9.3
STEP CUTTING ___________________________________________________________
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Step cutting occurs when grass is cut higher on one side
of a cutting unit than the other side. Step cutting can
occur when one cutting unit is higher than another cutting
unit.
The wear of mechanical parts or an incorrect roller
adjustment can cause step cutting.
Probable Cause
Remedy
HOC (height-of-cut) settings are different from one
side of a cutting unit to the other side or from one
cutting unit to another unit.
Check HOC adjustment of cutting units.
Worn deck caster wheel bearings.
Check and replace the bearings in the roller and the deck
caster wheels.
The cutting unit movement is prevented.
Check and remove the cutting unit movement obstruction.
Differences in turf density
Change the direction of cut.
Mower ride height is uneven side to side.
Check and adjust tire inflation pressure.
Cutting unit height is uneven side to side.
Check and adjust for even mower weight distribution.
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