Ransomes MT383, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual/Parts List

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QUALITY OF CUT 12
NOTE: The Arrow indicates direction of travel.
“Scalping” is a condition in which some areas are
cut shorter than the set height of cut. This results in
very short grass or brown areas. The cause is a low
height-of-cut (HOC) setting, rough surface.
Possible Cause Correction
The HOC (height-of-cut) settings are low for the
conditions.
Check and adjust the HOC settings.
The mower can not follow the ground in this direc -
tion.
Change the direction of cut.
You try to cut deep grass in one try. Increase the HOC.
Cutting at more than the recommended speed. Decrease the cutting speed.
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12.3 SCALPING ___________________________________________________________