Backlapping - Toro Reelmaster 6500-D Service Manual

Backlapping

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TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH:
Never place hands or feet in the reel area
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while the engine is running.
When backlapping, run engine at idle speed
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only.
While backlapping, the reels may stall and
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then restart.
Do not attempt to restart reels by hand or
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foot.
Do not adjust reels while the engine is
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running.
If a reel stalls, stop engine before
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attempting to clear the reel.
Reel motors are connected in series: rotating
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one motor causes rotation in other motors.
Note: Additional instructions and procedures on
backlapping are available in the Toro Service Training
Book, Sharpening Reel and Rotary Mowers (part no.
80300SL).
Note: When backlapping, the front units all operate to-
gether, and the rear units operate together.
1. Position the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, stop the engine, move the Enable/Disable
switch to disable position, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Unlock and raise the seat to expose controls.
3. Locate the reel speed selector knobs and backlap
levers (or knobs) (Fig. 16). Rotate the desired backlap
lever(s) to the backlap position and the desired reel
speed selector knob(s) to position "1."
Note: Backlapping speed may be increased by mov-
ing the reel speed selector knob toward "13." Each posi-
tion will increase speed approximately 100 rpm. After
changing selector, wait 30 seconds for the system to sta-
bilize at the new speed.
4. Make initial reel to bedknife adjustments appropriate
for backlapping on all cutting units which are to be back-
lapped.
5. Start engine and run at idle speed.
6. Move Enable/Disable switch to Enable position.
Move Lower Mow/Lift control forward to start backlap-
ping operation on designated reels.
DPA Cutting Units
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7. Apply lapping compound with a long handle brush
(see Special Tools) (Fig. 17). Never use a short handled
brush.
Reels may stall while backlapping. Do not
attempt to restart reels by hand or touch reels
while backlapping. Stop engine and turn reel
speed adjustment knob one position toward
"13."
8. If reels stall or become erratic while backlapping,
stop backlapping by moving the Lower Mow/Lift control
lever rearward. Once the reels have stopped, move the
desired reel speed selector knob(s) one position closer
to "13." Resume backlapping by moving the Lower Mow/
Lift control lever forward.
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Figure 16
1. Reel Speed Selector Knobs
2. Backlap Levers
Figure 17
1. Long Handle Brush
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