Maintaining The Cutting Unit - Toro 03550 Reelmaster 5500-D Operator's Manual

10. To make an adjustment to the cutting units while
backlapping, turn reels off by moving the Lower
Mow/Raise lever rearward; move the Enable/Disable
switch to disable and turn the engine off. After
adjustments have been completed, repeat steps 5–9.
11. Backlap until the reels can cut paper.

Maintaining the Cutting Unit

1. When the cutting unit is adequately sharpened, a burr
will form on the front edge of the knife. Using a file,
carefully remove the burr without dulling the cutting
edge (Fig. 74).
Figure 74
2. Repeat procedure for all cutting units to be backlapped.
When backlap operation has been completed, return the
backlap knobs to the forward flow position, lower seat and
wash all lapping compound off cutting units. Adjust cutting
unit reel to bedknife as needed.
Note: If the backlap knobs are not returned to the forward
flow position after backlapping, the cutting units will not
raise or function properly.
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