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MISMATCHED CUTTING UNITS ______________________________________________
NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Probable Cause
HOC inconsistent from one cutting unit to another.
Difference in rotary cutting unit speeds.
Difference in mower ride height side to side.
Mismatched cutting units is a pattern of varying cutting
heights, resulting in a stepped cut appearance, usually
due to mismatched HOC (height-of-cut) adjustment from
one cutting unit to another.
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Check/adjust HOC on cutting units to same height. (Refer to Parts &
Maintenance Manual.)
Check operation of rotary cutting motor(s) and repair/replace as
necessary.
Check/adjust tire inflation pressure. (Refer to Parts & Maintenance
Manual.)
Check/adjust for even mower weight distribution.
QUALITY OF CUT
Remedy
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