Streaks - Textron Jacobsen Tri-King Sicherheits-, Betriebs- Und Wartungshandbuch

11 QUALITY OF CUT

11.7 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.
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A streak is a line of uncut grass. This is usually caused by
a nicked or bent bedknife.
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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.
Remedy