Jacobsen Eclipse 322, Repair Manual

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CUTTING UNITS
4222983 Second Edition 6-9
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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 setting and/or uneven
turf.
Probable Cause Remedy
HOC (height-of-cut) settings are lower than normal. Check and adjust the HOC settings. (See “Height-of-Cut (HOC)
Adjustment” on page 6-17.)
Turf too uneven for the mower to follow. Change mowing direction.
Incorrect bedknife for HOC. Install correct bedknife for desired HOC. (See “Bedknife” on
page 6-27.)
Cutting too much grass at one time. Mow more often.
Mowing (ground) speed is too fast. Reduce mowing (ground) speed.
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