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

10 TROUBLESHOOTING
10.2.6

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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JACOBSEN FAIRWAY 305 Series CG2
SAFETY AND OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Stragglers are scattered blades of uncut or poorly
cut grass.
Remedy
Adjust reel-to-bedknife setting.
Sharpen or replace reel blade and bedknife as
necessary.
Reduce mowing (ground) speed.
Mow more often.
Change mowing direction regularly.
Grind, sharpen or replace reel blades and bedknife
as necessary.