QUALITY OF CUT 5
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5.3
MARCELLING _____________________________________________________________
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Marcelling, like washboarding, is a cyclical pattern of
varying cutting heights, resulting in a wave-like cut
appearance. In most cases, the wave tip-to-tip distance is
2 in. (5 cm) or less.
Probable Cause
Remedy
Mowing (ground) speed is too fast.
Reduce mowing (ground) speed.
HOC (height-of-cut) setting is too low for turf
conditions.
Check/adjust HOC to turf conditions.
Cutting reel diameter is worn.
Check cutting reel diameter and replace if worn.
Reel drive motor performance is reduced.
Check LDU for excessive reel motor current and/or
temperature. Check/remove cutting reel movement
obstruction.
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