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12 QUALITY OF CUT
12.6
STREAKS _________________________________________________________
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
A streak is a line of grass that is not cut. The cause
of a streak can be a damaged or bent bedknife.
Possible Cause
Solution
Damaged bedknife.
Replace the bedknife.
The reel is damaged or the reel is worn at different
heights.
Inspect the reel. Replace the reel when the reel is
damaged.
Loose bedknife fasteners, or fasteners are not
included.
Check the bedknife screws. Tighten the loose
screws. Replace the screws that are not included.
The machine turns at a rate that is faster than the
machine can turn and cut correctly. The cutting units
do not overlap around turns or on side hills.
Turn less fast to allow the cutting units to overlap.
Change the direction of cut or pattern on the side
hills.
The tyres twist the grass before the grass is cut.
Check and adjust the tyre pressures.
The machine compresses the wet grass before the
grass is cut.
Cut the grass when the grass is dry.
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Summary of Contents for Matador
Page 8: ...en 8 2 INTRODUCTION NOTES...
Page 16: ...en 16 3 SAFETY NOTES...
Page 26: ...en 26 4 SPECIFICATIONS NOTES...
Page 32: ...en 32 6 CONTROLS NOTES...
Page 38: ...en 38 7 OPERATION NOTES...
Page 44: ...en 44 8 ADJUSTMENTS NOTES...
Page 46: ...en 46 9 ACCESSORIES NOTES...
Page 62: ...en 62 13 GUARANTEE NOTES...
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