Ransomes MT503, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual/Parts List

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12 QUALITY OF CUT
12.11 LAYING UNCUT GRASS___________________________________________
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NOTE:
Arrow indicates direction of travel.
“Laying uncut grass.” This problem is identified by
areas of grass that have been left uncut and laid flat.
Possible Cause Correction
Mowing (ground) speed is too fast.
Cut more frequently, increase HOC.
HOC set close to the actual grass height.
Reduce HOC.
Excessive cut grass wrapped on the front of the cut -
ting blades resulting in blunt blades beating the grass
down. (Flail Unit Only)
Cut when grass conditions improve. Remove
excessive grass build up. Sharpen or replace
damaged blades.
Grass always cut in same direction. Cut grass in opposite direction.
Unit blocking or jammed. Clear unit of compacted grass or foreign objects.
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