Ferris Industries 1000ZKAV23/52 Solutions for Common Mowing Problems, Streaking, Stepped Cutting

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Lawn Care & Mowing Information

SOLUTIONS FOR COMMON MOWING PROBLEMS

Streaking

Streaking

Streaking is when thin strips of uncut grass are left behind the mower. Streaking is usually caused by operator error or poor blade maintenance.

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Blades are not sharp

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

 

 

Not overlapping cutting rows enough

Overlap your cutting rows

 

 

Not overlapping enough when turning

When turning your effective cutting width

 

decreases–overlap more when turning

Stepped Cutting

Stepped Cutting

Stepped cutting is sharp ridges or uneven levels left in

 

the lawn surface. Stepped cutting is usually caused by

 

mower deck damage or misadjustment, or damage to

 

mower blades.

 

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Deck is not leveled correctly

Level the deck correctly

 

 

Tires are not properly inflated

Check and inflate the tires

 

 

Blades are damaged

Replace the blades

 

 

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

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Contents Ferris Industries ManualFerris Limited Warranty Table of Contents Identification Numbers North American Models CE ModelsTractor Identification tag Preparation TrainingDo Not Safety Rules & InformationOperation Slope OperationMaintenance and Storage ChildrenEmissions Spring should be removed by an authorized dealer only Decal Danger Decal Operation & Controls Safety DecalsGeneral Decal Warning/DangerGround Speed Control Levers Seat Adjustment LeverIgnition Switch Control FunctionsSafety Interlock System Features & ControlsChecks Before Starting General Operating SafetyMowing Operating the Zero Turn RiderStarting the Engine Stopping the RiderReverse Travel Practice Zero Turn Driving PracticeSmooth Travel Forward Travel PracticeExecuting Practice Turning Around a CornerPractice Turning In Place Executing an End-Of-Row Zero TurnLong Term Storage Longer Than 30 Days StorageStarting After Long Term Storage Temporary Storage 30 Days Or LessPage Tire Pressure Check Tire PressuresSee Before Every Spring FallRegular Maintenance Checking / Adding FuelFuel Filter Lubrication GreaseOil RE-PACK Bearings Anually Battery Compartment Battery MaintenanceChecking the Battery Fluid Cleaning the Battery and CablesRemoving the Blade Servicing the Mower BladesTroubleshooting the Rider Troubleshooting Adjustments & ServiceTroubleshooting the Mower Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceSpeed Balancing Adjustment Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceSeat Adjustment Ground Speed Control Lever AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentBlade Brake Check PTO Clutch AdjustmentReturn Spring Adjustment Neutral AdjustmentNeutral Position and Return Spring Adjustment Neutral Position AdjustmentDeck Leveling Adjustment Cutting Height AdjustmentMower Belt Replacement Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ReplacementJump Starting With Auxiliary Booster Battery Battery ServiceChecking Battery Voltage Charging a Completely Discharged BatteryEngine Block Troubleshooting, Adjustment & ServiceHOW and When to WATER, Fertilize & Aerate General InformationTypes of GRASS, Climate and Conditions Cut Here On First Pass Second Tall Grass Requires Incremental CuttingInch Proper Cutting HeightWhen and HOW Often to MOW Lawn Care & Mowing InformationWhat Mowing Patterns to USE Mowing Methods Proper Broadcast MowingProper Mulching Methods actually contribute to a healthy lawn How to start a healthy compost pileComposting Tips On Dealing With ClippingsStepped Cutting Solutions for Common Mowing ProblemsStreaking Stepped CuttingUneven Cutting ScalpingStingers Technical Manuals Common International SymbolsLC-9