Jacobsen TR3 EJ Series, Operator'S Maintenance Manual

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JACOBSEN TR3
SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
11 TROUBLESHOOTING
11.2.6 STRAGGLERS
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Stragglers are scattered blades of uncut or poorly cut
grass.
Probable Cause Remedy
Bedknife improperly adjusted. Adjust reel-to-bedknife setting.
Dull reel or bedknife cutting edges.
Sharpen or replace reel blade and bedknife as
necessary.
M ow ing (ground) speed is too fast. Reduce mow ing (ground) speed.
G rass is too tall. M ow more often.
M ow ing in the same direction. Change mow ing direction regularly.
Nicks in reel or bedknife.
G rind, sharpen or replace reel blades and bedknife
as necessary.