Toro Reelmaster 3555, Operator'S Manual, Page: 63 / 76

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Figure 96
1. Reel speed chart decal
(platform cover) 2. Mower manifold
4. Record of the speed number at which the reel
speed control knob is set.
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Figure 97
1. Backlap lever 2. Reel speed control knob
5. Set the reel speed control knob to position 1
(
Figure 97 ).
6. Move the backlap lever to the R (backlap)
position (
Figure 97 ).
Note:
The machine is in the backlap mode
when the mow/transport slide to the right (M
OW
)
position and the backlap lever in the R (backlap)
position.
Lapping the Reels and Bedknife
DANGER
Changing the engine speed while backlapping
may cause the cutting units to stall.
• Never change the engine speed while
backlapping reels and bedknives.
• Backlap only at idle engine speed.
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.
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Figure 98
1. Lower 3. Cutting unit drive switch
2. Engage 4. Lower mow/raise control
3. Move the lower mow/raise control lever forward
(
Figure 98 ).
Note:
The reels of all cutting units rotate
backward.
4. Apply lapping compound to the reel with a
long-handle brush.
DANGER
Contacting the cutting units when they
are moving could cause personal injury.
To avoid personal injury, be certain that
you are clear of the cutting units before
proceeding.
Important:
Never use a short-handled
brush.
5. If the cutting units stall or become erratic while
backlapping, adjust the reel speed control knob
until the reel speed stabilizes, then return the
reel speed to setting 1 or to your desired speed.
6. If you need to make an adjustment to the cutting
units while backlapping, perform the following
steps:
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