Jacobsen AR331, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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QUALITY OF CUT 10
NOTE: The Arrow indicates direction of travel.
“Step cutting” occurs when the grass is cut higher
on one side. The cause is mechanical wear or
incorrect setting of the roller.
Possible Cause Correction
The HOC (height-of-cut) settings are different on the
side of one cutting unit or the cutter decks are set at
different heights. Check HOC adjustment of cutting units. (Refer to
Parts and Maintenance Manual).
Worn roller bearings or deck caster wheels. Check and replace the roller bearings, deck caster
wheels.
Cutting unit movement is decreased. Check and remove the cutting unit movement limit.
Changes in turf density. Change the direction of cut.
The Machine ride height is not equal from side to side. Check and adjust the tyre pressure. (Refer to Parts
and Maintenance Manual).
Cutting unit height is not equal from side to side. Check and adjust the mower weight distribution.
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10.2 THE STEP CUT ________________________________________________________