Ferris IS4500ZBL3561 Operator's Manual page 48

Lawn Care & Mowing Information
Stepped Cutting
Stepped cutting is sharp ridges or uneven levels left in
the lawn surface. Stepped cutting is usually caused by
mower deck damage or misadjustment, or damage to
mower blades.
CAUSE
Deck is not leveled correctly
Tires are not properly inflated
Blades are damaged
Deck shell is damaged
Mower spindle is bent or loose
Blades are installed incorrectly
operator error or poor blade maintenance. behind the mower. Streaking is usually caused by Streaking is when thin strips of uncut grass are left
Not overlapping enough when turning Not overlapping cutting rows enough decreases–overlap more when turning
C O M M O N W I N G M O P R O B L E M S
SOLUTION
Level the deck correctly
Check and inflate the tires
Replace the blades
Repair or replace the deck
Repair or replace the spindle
Reinstall the blades correctly
LC-6
When turning your effective cutting width