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MISMATCHED CUTTING UNITS ______________________________________________
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Mismatched decks is a pattern of varying cutting heights,
resulting in a stepped cut appearance, usually due to
mismatched HOC (height-of-cut) adjustment from one deck
to another.
Probable Cause
Remedy
HOC inconsistent from one deck to another.
Check/adjust HOC on decks to same height. (Refer to Parts &
Maintenance Manual.)
Difference in blade speeds.
Check operation of rotary cutting motor(s) and repair/replace as
necessary.
Difference in deck ride height side to side.
Check/adjust tire inflation pressure. (Refer to Parts & Maintenance
Manual.)
Decks not level.
Level decks. (Refer to Parts & Maintenance Manual.)
Deck rake not set.
Adjust decks so that front of blade is 1/8 in. (1.25 mm) lower than rear of
blade. (Refer to Parts & Maintenance Manual.)
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