Stragglers
Description:
Stragglers appear as scattered uncut grass blades
throughout the cutting unit path. The uncut blades
stand above the general line of the effective height
of cut. Key factors affecting this condition include
cutting unit sharpness, adjustment, clip versus grass
length, resiliency of grass, and bedknife attitude.
Frayed leaves from poor cutting efficiency can also
have the same effect.
Stragglers
Causes of Stragglers:
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Dull cutting edges (reel and/or bedknife)
Bedknife Adjustment correct
Bedknife attitude/behind center distance (BCD)
Cutting unit out of clip range (reel speed too fast for HOC)
HOC too high for roller or cutting unit suspension type.
Incorrect roller used
Cutting off too much grass at a time
Grain in turf
Inconsistent turf density or texture
Grass wilted from weather stress
Possible Corrective Actions:
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Sharpen cutting unit (bedknife and reel)
Adjust Bedknife (light contact is preferred)
Increase bedknife attitude/BCD
Increase forward speed (higher HOC)
Decrease reel speed (higher HOC)
Decrease forward speed (lower HOC)
Increase reel speed (lower HOC)
Verify the Roller is correct for application
Mow more frequently
Change mowing direction regularly
See Grain in this guide
Dethatch, verti-cut, aerate
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