Ransomes Commander 3520, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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11 QUALITY OF CUT
11.1.6 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 nec-
essary.
Mowing (ground) speed is too fast. Reduce mowing (ground) speed.
Grass is too tall. Mow more often.
Mowing in the same direction. Change mowing direction regularly.
Nicks in reel or bedknife. Grind, sharpen or replace reel blades and bedknife
as necessary.
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