12 QUALITY OF CUT
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12.3 STEP CUTTING ___________________________________________________________
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Step cutting occurs when grass is cut higher on one side
of a cutting unit than the other side. Step cutting can
occur when one cutting unit is higher than another cutting
unit.
The wear of mechanical parts can cause step cutting.
Probable Cause
Remedy
The cutting unit movement is prevented.
Check and remove the cutting unit movement obstruction.
Differences in turf density
Change the direction of cut.
Mower ride height is uneven side to side.
Check and adjust tire inflation pressure.
Cutting unit height is uneven side to side.
Check and adjust for deck level.
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