Scalping - Jacobsen Fairway 305 Turbo Safety, Operating And Maintenance Instructions

10 TROUBLESHOOTING
10.2.5

Scalping

NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Probable Cause
HOC (height-of-cut) settings are lower
than normal.
Improper reel-to-bedknife adjustment.
Turf too uneven for the mower to
follow.
Cutting too much grass at one time.
Mowing (ground) speed is too fast.
JACOBSEN FAIRWAY 305 Series CG2
SAFETY AND OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Scalping is a condition in which areas of grass
are cut noticeably shorter than the surrounding
areas, resulting in a light green or even brown
patch. This is usually caused by an excessively
low height-of-cut (HOC) setting and/or uneven
turf.
Remedy
Check/adjust the HOC settings.
Adjust reel-to-bedknife setting for desired HOC.
Change mowing direction.
Mow more often.
Reduce mowing (ground) speed.
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