Streaks - Jacobsen LF550-H-T4F Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual

12 QUALITY OF CUT

12.7 STREAKS ________________________________________________________________

NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Probable Cause
The bedknife is damaged.
The reel is damaged or is not worn equally.
Loose or missing bedknife screws
The mower turns at a rate that is faster than the mower
can turn and cut correctly. The cutting units do not
overlap around turns or on side hills.
The tires compresses the grass before the grass is
cut.
The mower compresses the wet grass before the
grass is cut.
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A streak is a line of grass that is not cut. The cause of a
streak can be a damaged blade.
Replace the bedknife.
Inspect the reel. Replace the reel as needed.
Check and tighten the loose bedknife screws. Replace
any missing screws.
Turn at a speed that will allow the cutting units to overlap.
Change the direction of cut or pattern on the side hills.
Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure.
Cut the grass when grass is dry.
Remedy