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QUALITY OF CUT 11
11.3 SCALPING__________________________________________________________
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
“Scalping” is a condition in which some areas are cut
shorter than the set height of cut. This results in very
short grass or brown areas. The cause is a low height-
of-cut (HOC) setting, rough surface.
Possible Cause Correction
The HOC (height-of-cut) settings are low for the
conditions.
Check and adjust the HOC settings.
(See section 8.14)
The mower cannot follow the ground in this direction.
Change the direction of cut.
The height of grass is being reduced too much in one
pass.
Mow more often or raise the height of cut.
Damaged anti-scalp skid/roller Replace or repair
Rotary Deck caster stance too wide Move deck caster towards the centre of the deck
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