Backlapping the Cutting Units (continued)
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3. Rotate the lever for the mow-speed limiter
forward to the MOW position.
4. Press the PTO switch
to the ENGAGE
position.
5. Move the lower mow/raise control lever
forward.
Note: The reels you set for backlapping run
backward.
6. Apply lapping compound to the reels with a
long-handled brush.
DANGER
Contacting the cutting units when they are moving will result in death or serious
injury.
• Do not use a short-handled brush.
• To avoid personal injury, ensure that you are clear of the cutting units before
proceeding.
7. If the reels stall or become erratic while backlapping, increase the throttle speed until the
reel stabilizes.
8. If you need to make an adjustment to the cutting units while backlapping, perform the
following steps:
A. Move the lower mow/raise control lever rearward.
Note: The cutting units shut off, but do not raise.
B. Press the PTO switch to the D
ISENGAGE position.
C. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
D. Adjust the cutting units.
E. Repeat steps 2 through 7.
9. Repeat step 6 for all cutting units that you want to backlap.
Finishing Backlapping
IMPORTANT
If you do not return the backlap switch to the OFF position after backlapping, the
cutting units will not raise or function properly.
1. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
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