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QUALITY OF CUT
10.4 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.
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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 Section 8.11.)
Change mowing direction or raise HOC setting.
Remedy