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

10 TROUBLESHOOTING
10.2.7

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.
JACOBSEN FAIRWAY 305 Series CG2
SAFETY AND OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
A streak is a line of uncut grass. This is usually
caused by a nicked or bent bedknife.
Remedy
Replace bedknife.
Inspect reel. Replace as needed.
Check bedknife screws. Tighten loose screws;
replace missing screws.
Turn less aggressively to allow cutting units to
overlap. Change mowing direction or pattern on side
hills.
Check/adjust tire inflation pressure.
Mow when grass is dry.
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