Backlapping - Toro 03857 Operator's Manual

Backlapping

REELS MAY STALL WHILE BACKLAPPING. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO RESTART REELS BY HAND
OR TOUCH REELS WHILE BACKLAPPING. STOP
THE ENGINE AND TURN the height-of-cut KNOB
ONE POSITION TOWARD "A'.
NOTE: When backlapping, the front units all operate
together, and the rear units operate together.
1. Position the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, stop the engine, engage the parking
brake, and move the Enable/Disable switch to the
disable position.
2. Unlock and raise the seat to expose controls.
3. Open the control cover and turn the height-of-cut
selection knob to position "P" (Fig. 25).
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1. Height-of-cut Selector Knob
NOTE: Backlapping speed may be increased by
moving the height-of-cut selection knob toward "A'.
Each position will increase speed approximately 60
rpm. After changing selector, wait 30 seconds for
the system to respond to the new speed target.
4. Make initial reel-to-bedknife adjustments
appropriate for backlapping on all cutting units that
are to be backlapped.
5. Start the engine and run it at idle speed.
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DANGER
Figure 25
DANGER: To avoid personal injury, never your
place hands or feet in the reel area while the engine
is running. Changing engine speed while
backlapping may cause reels to stall. Never change
engine speed while backlapping. Only backlap at
idle engine speed. Never attempt to turn reels by
hand or foot while the engine is running.
6. Select either the front or rear on the backlap switch
to backlap either the front or rear reels.
DANGER: To avoid personal injury, be certain that
you are clear of the cutting units before proceeding.
7. Move the Enable/Disable switch to the Enable
position. Move the Lower Mow / Lift control
forward to start backlapping operation on
designated reels.
8. Apply lapping compound with a long-handle brush
(Toro Part No. 29-9100). Never use a short handled
brush (Fig. 26).
1. Long handle brush
9. If reels stall or become erratic while backlapping,
the reel control light will begin to blink and the
reels will turn off. If this occurs, turn the height-of-
cut selection knob one position closer to "A'. Then,
toggle the Enable/Disable switch to the disable
position followed by the enable position. To resume
backlapping, move the Lower Mow/Lift control
lever forward.
10. To make an adjustment to the cutting units while
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Figure 26