Toro Reelmaster 7000-D Operator's Manual page 71

DANGER
Contact with the cutting units could
cause personal injury.
Be certain that you are clear of the
cutting units before proceeding.
6. With the mow-speed limiter in the M
move the PTO switch to the O
7. Press the lift switch to start the backlapping
operation on the designated reels.
8. Apply lapping compound with a long-handled
brush.
Note:
Do not use a short-handled brush.
Figure 109
1. Front-backlap lever
9. If the reels stall or become erratic while
backlapping, increase the throttle speed until
the reel stabilizes.
10. To make an adjustment to the cutting units while
backlapping, turn the reels off by pressing the
rear of the lift switch; move the PTO switch to
the O position and shut off the engine. After
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completing any adjustments, repeat steps
through 9.
11. Repeat the procedure for all cutting units that
you want to backlap.
12. When finished, return the backlap levers to the
M position, lower the hood, and wash all
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lapping compound off the cutting units. Adjust
the cutting unit reel-to-bedknife as needed.
Move the cutting unit reel-speed controls to the
desired mowing position.
position,
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position.
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2. Rear-backlap lever
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Important:
If you do not return the backlap
switch to the O
the cutting units will not raise or function
properly.
Note:
Additional instructions and procedures on
backlapping are available in the Toro Sharpening
Reel and Rotary Mowers Manual, Form No.
80-300SL.
Note:
For a better cutting edge, run a file across
the front face of the bedknife after lapping. This
will remove any burrs or rough edges that may
have built up on the cutting edge.
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position after backlapping,
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