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BACKLAPPING
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH:
Never place hands or feet in reel area
while engine is running.
While backlapping, reels may stall and
then restart.
Do not attempt to restart reels by hand or
foot.
Do not adjust reels while engine is
running.
If reel stalls, stop engine before
attempting to clear reel.
DANGER
1. Position machine on a clean, level surface, lower
the cutting units, stop the engine, engage parking
brake and remove key from ignition switch.
2. Remove console cover to expose controls.
3. Rotate backlap knob to backlap position. Rotate
reel speed knob to position 1.
Note: Seat switch is bypassed when backlap knob is in
backlap position. Operator does not need to be in seat,
but parking brake must be engaged or engine will not
run.
CAUTION
Do not rotate backlap knob from mow to
backlap position while engine is running as
damage to reels may occur.
Figure 74
1. Backlap knob
2. Reel speed knob
1
2
4. Make initial reel to bedknife adjustments
appropriate for backlapping on all cutting units. Start
engine and set engine to low idle speed.
5. Engage reels by engaging PTO switch on control
panel.
6. Apply lapping compound with long handled brush.
CAUTION
Be careful when lapping the reel because
contact with the reel or other moving parts
can result in personal injury.
7. To make an adjustment to the cutting units while
backlapping, disengage reels and turn engine OFF.
After adjustments have been completed, repeat steps
4-6.
8. When backlap operation is completed, stop the
engine, rotate backlap knob to MOW position, set reel
speed controls to desired mowing setting and wash all
lapping compound off cutting units.
Note: Additional instructions and procedures on
Backlapping are available in the TORO Sharpening
Reel & Rotary Mowers Manual Form No. 80-300SL.
NOTE: For a better cutting edge, run a file across the
front face of the bedknife when the lapping
operation is completed. This will remove any burrs
or rough edges that may have built up on the cutting
edge.
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