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3.
Make initial reel-to-bedknife adjustments
appropriate for backlapping on all cutting units
which are to be backlapped; refer to the cutting
unit Operator's Manual.
4.
Unlock and raise the seat to expose the mower
manifold
(Figure
Figure 150
1. Backlap lever (backlap
position—front cutting
units)
2. Backlap lever (backlap
position—rear cutting
units)
5.
Move the backlap levers to the R (backlap)
position
(Figure
Note:
Select either the front, rear, or both
backlap levers to control which cutting units to
backlap. When backlapping, the front cutting
units all operate together, and the rear cutting
units operate together.
Lapping the Reels and Bedknife
DANGER
Changing the engine speed while backlapping
may cause the reels to stall.
• Never change the engine speed while
backlapping.
• Only backlap at idle engine speed.
1.
Start the engine and run at low idle speed.
150).
3. Mower manifold
150).
2.
With the Mow/Transport lever in the M
position, move the Enable/Disable switch to
the E
NABLE
control forward to start the backlapping operation
on the designated reels.
3.
Apply lapping compound with a long-handled
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:
brush.
4.
If the reels stall or become erratic while
backlapping, select a higher reel-speed setting
until the speed stabilizes, then return the reel
speed to your desired speed.
5.
If you need to make an adjustment to the cutting
units while backlapping, perform the following
steps:
A.
Moving the Lower Mow/Raise lever
rearward and press the Enable/Disable
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switch to D
B.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
C.
Adjust to the cutting units.
D.
Repeat steps
6.
Repeat steps
you want to backlap.
Finishing Backlapping
1.
Moving the Lower Mow/Raise lever rearward
and press the Enable/Disable switch to D
position.
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3.
Move the backlap levers to the F (mow) position
(Figure
151).
Important:
lever to the F (mow) position after
backlapping, the cutting units will not
function properly.
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position. Move the Lower Mow/Lift
Never use a short-handled
position.
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1
through 3.
3
for the other cutting units that
If you do not change backlap
OW
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