Backlapping the Cutting Units (continued)
Lapping the Reels and Bedknife
WARNING
Changing the engine speed while backlapping may cause the cutting units to stall,
which could result in death or serious injury.
• Never change the engine speed while backlapping.
• Backlap only at idle engine speed.
Note: The seat switch is bypassed when the backlap control is in the backlap position. You
do not need to be in the seat, but the parking brake must be engaged for the engine to run.
1. Start the engine and allow it to run at low idle speed.
2. Press the cutting unit drive switch to the E
NGAGE position.
3. Apply lapping compound to the reel with a long-handle brush.
DANGER
Contacting the cutting units when they are moving will result in death or serious
injury.
To avoid personal injury, ensure that you are clear of the cutting units before
proceeding.
IMPORTANT
Never use a short-handled brush.
4. If you need to make an adjustment to the cutting units while backlapping, perform the
following steps:
A. Press the cutting unit drive switch to the D
ISENGAGE position.
B. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
C. Adjust to the cutting units.
D. Repeat steps 1 through 3.
5. Repeat Step 3 for the other cutting units that you want to backlap.
Finishing Backlapping
1. Press the cutting unit control switch to the DISENGAGE position.
2. Shut off the engine.
3. Move the backlap lever to the F (mow) position.
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