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1.
Backlap lever (front cutting
units 4, 1, and 5)
3.
Reverse rotation (backlap)
2.
Backlap lever (rear cutting
units 2 and 3)
Lapping the Reels and Bedknife
DANGER
Changing the engine speed while backlapping
may cause the reels to stall.
•
Never change the engine speed while
backlapping.
•
Backlap only at low idle engine speed.
Note:
When backlapping, the front units all operate
together, and the rear units operate together.
1.
Ensure that the traction pedal is in the Neutral
position and the parking brake is engaged.
2.
Start the engine and run it at low-idle speed.
3.
Rotate the lever for the mow-speed limiter
forward to the M
OW
position (
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1.
Mow-speed limiter
3.
Lower mow/raise control
lever
2.
PTO switch
4.
Press the PTO switch to the E
NGAGE
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 could cause personal injury.
•
Do not use a short-handled brush.
•
To avoid personal injury, be certain
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
through
9.
Repeat step
for all cutting units that you want
to backlap.
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