Snapper SFH13320KW important safety instructions Uneven Cutting, Scalping, Stingers

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Lawn Care & Mowing Information

Uneven Cutting

Uneven Cutting

Uneven cutting is waviness or smooth troughs in the lawn surface. Uneven cutting is usually caused by mower deck damage or misadjustment.

CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

Deck is not leveled correctly

Level the deck correctly

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blades are dull or worn

Sharpen or replace the blades

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blades are damaged

Replace the blades

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deck is clogged with grass clippings

Clean out the deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deck shell is damaged

Repair or replace the deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower spindle is bent or loose

Repair or replace the spindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blades are installed incorrectly

Reinstall the blades correctly

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scalping

 

 

Scalping

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scalping is when the mower deck comes close to or hits the ground. Scalping can be caused by the mower deck misadjustment, unevenness in the lawn, or by mower deck bouncing because the ground speed is too fast.

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Lawn is uneven or bumpy

Roll or level the lawn

 

 

 

 

Mower deck cutting height is set too low

Raise the cutting height

 

 

 

 

Ground speed is too fast

Slow down

 

 

 

 

Deck is not leveled correctly

Correctly level the deck

 

 

 

 

Tire pressure is low or uneven

Check and inflate the tires

 

 

 

 

Stingers

Stingers

Stingers are sparse patches of uncut grass left behind the mower. Stingers are usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance.

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Blades are not sharp or are nicked

Sharpen your blades

 

 

Blades are worn down too far

Replace your blades

 

 

Engine speed is too slow

Always mow at full throttle

 

 

Ground speed is too fast

Slow down

 

 

Deck is plugged with grass

Clean out the mower

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Contents McDonough, GA 30253 USA Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual forImportant Safety Instructions Safe Handling of Gasoline Maintenance Table of Contents Control Functions Engine Ignition SwitchMotion Control Levers Throttle ControlCutting Height Adjust Handle PTO Engagement SwitchOperational Safety Checks Operator Presence / Parking Brake HandlesDecal Dash Panel Decal Hot Decal Danger Safety DecalsChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyStarting the Engine Driving the MowerStopping the Mower Operating on a SlopeMowing Pushing the Mower by HandStarting After Long Term Storage StorageTemporary Storage 30 Days Or Less Long Term Storage Longer Than 30 DaysSee Before Every Spring Check Tire PressureFall Tire PressureFuel Filter Checking / Adding FuelOIL & Filter Change Check / Change AIR Filter Replace Spark PlugGreaseOil LubricationServicing the Mower Blades Installing The BladeTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting Adjustments & ServiceTroubleshooting the Mower Deck Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceTo Adjust the Cutting Range Cutting Height AdjustmentTo Adjust the Cutting Height Deck Height IndicatorTo Level the Mower Deck Deck Leveling Adjustment4 Placement Transaxle Drive Belt Belt Removal and ReplacementMower Deck Drive Belt Adjusting the Lever Position Ground Speed Control Lever Location AdjustmentAdjusting the Lever Height Blade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentTypes of GRASS, Climate and Conditions HOW and When to WATER, Fertilize & AerateGeneral Information Inch Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingProper Cutting Height Cut Here On First Pass SecondWhat Mowing Patterns to USE When and HOW Often to MOWProper Mulching Mowing MethodsProper Broadcast Mowing Composting How to start a healthy compost pileTips On Dealing With Clippings Methods actually contribute to a healthy lawnStreaking Solutions for Common Mowing ProblemsStepped Cutting Stepped CuttingStingers Uneven CuttingScalping Snapper Product Registration Form Year Limited Warranty Safety Instructions & Operator’s Manual for

SFH13320KW specifications

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