Scalping - Jacobsen R-311T Safety & Operation Manual

5.4

SCALPING _______________________________________________________________

NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Probable Cause
HOC (height-of-cut) settings are lower than normal.
Turf too uneven for the mower to follow.
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 setting and/or uneven turf.
TN0222
Check and adjust the HOC settings. (Refer to Parts & Maintenance
Manual.)
Change mowing direction or raise HOC setting.
QUALITY OF CUT 5
Remedy
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