Streaks - Ransomes 51 Marquis Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

12.6

STREAKS _________________________________________________________

NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Probable Cause
Damaged bedknife.
Damaged or unevenly worn reel.
Loose or missing bedknife fasteners.
Turning too aggressively. Cutting units don't overlap
around turns or on side hills.
Tire mats down grass before it is cut.
Wet grass is matted down before it is cut.
A streak is a line of uncut grass. This is usually
caused by a nicked or bent bedknife.
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Replace bedknife.
Inspect reel. Replace as needed.
Check bedknife screws. Tighten loose screws; re-
place missing screws.
Turn less aggressively to allow cutting units to over-
lap. Change mowing direction or pattern on side
hills.
Check/adjust tire inflation pressure.
Mow when grass is dry.
12 QUALITY OF CUT
Remedy
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