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12.3 STEP CUTTING ___________________________________________________________
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Step cutting occurs when grass is cut taller on one side of
a cutting unit than the other or on one side of mower to
the other. This is usually caused by mechanical wear or
an incorrect roller or deck caster adjustment.
Probable Cause
Remedy
HOC (height-of-cut) settings are different from one side of a
cutting unit to the other or from one cutting unit to another.
Check HOC adjustment of cutting units. (Refer to Parts &
Maintenance Manual.)
Worn deck caster wheel bearings.
Check/replace deck caster wheel bearings.
Cutting unit movement is restricted.
Check/remove cutting unit movement restriction.
Variations in turf density
Change mowing direction.
Machine ride height is uneven side to side.
Check/adjust proper tire inflation pressure. (Refer to Parts &
Maintenance Manual.)
Cutting unit height is uneven side to side.
Check/adjust for even mower weight distribution.
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