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JACOBSEN TR3
SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
11
TROUBLESHOOTING
11.2.5 SCALPING
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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.
Probable Cause
Remedy
HO C (height-of-cut) settings are low er
than normal.
Check/adjust the HO C settings.
Improper reel-to-bedknife adjustment.
Adjust reel-to-bedknife setting for desired HO C.
Turf too uneven for the mow er to
follow.
Change mow ing direction.
Cutting too much grass at one time.
M ow more often.
M ow ing (ground) speed is too fast.
Reduce mow ing (ground) speed.
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