Textron JACOBSEN Eclipse 2 Technical/Repair Manual page 154

CUTTING UNIT
Stragglers
NOTE: One cutting unit width shown. Arrow indicates
direction of travel.
Probable Cause
Bedknife improperly adjusted.
Dull cutting edges.
Mowing (ground) speed is too fast.
Incorrect roller.
Grass is too tall.
Mowing in the same direction.
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8-8
Stragglers are scattered blades of uncut or poorly cut
grass.
TN0223
Adjust bedknife. (See "Bedknife-to-Reel Adjustment" on page 8-14.)
Sharpen reel and bedknife.
Reduce mowing (ground) speed.
Install correct roller for application. (See "Cutting Unit Front Roller"
on page 10-8.)
Mow more often.
Change mowing direction regularly.
Remedy
4262930-Rev A