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11.5 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
HOC (height-of-cut) settings are lower than normal.
Check/adjust the HOC settings.
Improper reel-to-bedknife adjustment.
Adjust reel-to-bedknife setting for desired HOC.
Turf too uneven for the mower to follow.
Change mowing direction.
Cutting too much grass at one time.
Mow more often.
Mowing (ground) speed is too fast.
Reduce mowing (ground) speed.
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