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Lawn Care & Mowing Information

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

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