Operator's Manual

35
BACKLAPPING
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH:
 Never place hands or feet in reel area
while engine is running.
 While backlapping, reels may stall and
then restart.
 Do not attempt to restart reels by hand or
foot.
 Do not adjust reels while engine is
running.
 If reel stalls, stop engine before
attempting to clear reel.
DANGER
1. Position machine on a clean, level surface, lower
the cutting units, stop the engine, engage parking
brake and remove key from ignition switch.
2. Unlatch and raise hood to expose controls.
3. Rotate backlap knob, on valve block, clockwise to
backlap position. Rotate reel speed knob to position 1.
CAUTION
Do not rotate backlap knob from mow to
backlap position while engine is running as
damage to reels may occur.
Figure 61
1. Backlap knob
2. Reel speed knob
1
2
4. Make initial reel to bedknife adjustments
appropriate for backlapping on all cutting units. Start
engine and set engine to low idle speed.
5. Engage reels by pulling out knob on instrument
panel.
6. Apply lapping compound with long handled brush
supplied with machine.
CAUTION
Be careful when lapping the reel because
contact with the reel or other moving parts
can result in personal injury.
7. To make an adjustment to the cutting units while
backlapping, turn reels OFF by pushing in on knob on
instrument panel and turning engine OFF. After
adjustments have been completed, repeat steps 4-6.
8. When backlap operation is completed, stop the
engine, rotate backlap knob clockwise to MOW
position, set reel speed controls to desired mowing
setting and wash all lapping compound off cutting
units.
Note: Additional instructions and procedures on
Backlapping are available in the TORO Sharpening
Reel & Rotary Mowers Manual Form No. 80-300SL.
NOTE: For a better cutting edge, run a file across the
front face of the bedknife when the lapping
operation is completed. This will remove any burrs
or rough edges that may have built up on the cutting
edge.