Stragglers - Ransomes Highway 3 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

12 QUALITY OF CUT
12.5

STRAGGLERS ______________________________________________________

NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Probable Cause
Bedknife improperly adjusted.
Dull reel or bedknife cutting edges.
Mowing (ground) speed is too fast.
Grass is too tall.
Mowing in the same direction.
Nicks in reel or bedknife.
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Stragglers are scattered blades of uncut or poorly
cut grass.
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Adjust reel-to-bedknife setting.
Sharpen or replace reel blade and bedknife as nec-
essary.
Reduce mowing (ground) speed.
Mow more often.
Change mowing direction regularly.
Grind, sharpen or replace reel blades and bedknife
as necessary.
Remedy