Jacobsen Eclipse 322 Repair Manual - page 273
CUTTING UNITS
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Marcelling
NOTE: One cutting unit width shown. Arrow indicates
direction of travel.
Marcelling is a wave-like cut appearance similar to
wasboarding but with a uniform cutting height and smaller
wave tip-to-tip distance. In most cases, the wave tip-to-tip
distance is 2 in. (5 cm) or less. Color variation
(light-to-dark) may also be noticed. This condition is
usually caused by an incorrect frequency-of-clip.
Probable Cause
Remedy
Incorrect frequency-of-clip.
Check and adjust frequency-of-clip. Frequency-of-clip must be
equal to or less than height-of-cut.
Verify proper reel is being used for the correct application and
change if necessary. May need more blades.
Mowing (ground) speed is too fast.
Reduce mowing (ground) speed.
HOC (height-of-cut) setting is too low for the machine’s
capability.
Confirm proper HOC range for reel/bedknife combination.
Reel speed too low.
Check/set reel speed rpm. (Refer to “Safety, Operation, and
Maintenance Manual.”)
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