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7 OPERATION
PROCEDURE
1.
Apply an even coat of Backlapping compound to the entire length of each blade of the reel.
2.
Set Engine Speed control to Minimum Low Idle Speed ensuring reels will rotate at there slowest speed.
3.
Start the engine.
4.
Set Backlap Enable (6.5.13) & engage PTO
5.
Apply the Backlapping paste and gradually adjust Reel to Bedknife. Repeat until Blade is uniformly
sharp.
6.
Once complete, switch the cutting unit switch (PTO to the off position) and shut off the engine.
7.
Wash all of the Backlapping compound from all of the heads. Once they are thoroughly cleaned and
dry, apply a light film of oil to the cutting edges to help prevent rust.
8.
After Backlapping, the reel to bottom blade adjustment must be made again.
7.11.1 Backlap Reel Speed Adjustment ______________________________________
The Backlap reel speed will be set to maximum permissible RPM from factory. If a slower reel speed is desired
it can be adjusted at the cutter valve located under seat plate on Left hand side chassis rail.
F407
- There are three hand wheel adjustment screws on top of the cutter valve. These are labelled for identifi
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cation.
3.1 – Adjusts Centre five units,
3.2 – Adjusts the Left Hand Wing Unit,
3.3 – Adjusts the Right Hand Wing Unit
F305
- There is a single hand wheel adjustment screw on top of the cutter valve.
To adjust the speed, select the required valve screw, Back off the lock nut (A). Screw the Hand wheel (B) Clock
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wise to decrease reel speed or counter-clockwise to increase reel speed. The amount of adjustment is limited by
valve screw length. Do not force the valve past its natural stop.
Measure reel speed and continue to adjust until desired speed is achieved. Tighten the Lock Nut.
3.1
3.2
3.3
Front of machine
F407
A
B
B
Front of Machine
F305
A
