Cutting Unit Maintenance; Checking The Reel-To-Bedknife Contact; Backlapping The Cutting Units - Toro Reelmaster 5510 Operator's Manual

Cutting Unit Maintenance

Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife Contact

Check the reel-to-bedknife contact even if the quality of cut had been acceptable previously.
Note:

Backlapping the Cutting Units

Contact with the cutting units or other moving parts could result in death or serious
injury.
• Keep your fingers, hands, and clothing away from the cutting units and other
moving parts.
• Never attempt to turn the cutting units by hand or foot while the engine is running.
Note:
Additional instructions and procedures on backlapping are available in the Toro Reel
Mower Basics (with sharpening guidelines), Form 09168SL.
Preparing the Machine
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance.
2. Disengage the PTO.
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.
Maintenance: Cutting Unit Maintenance
There must be light contact across the full length of the reel and bedknife.
WARNING
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