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Figure 92
1. Lift circuit test port
Cutting Unit System
Maintenance
Backlapping the Cutting
Units
WARNING
Contact with the reels or other moving parts
can result in personal injury.
• Keep fingers, hands, and clothing away
from the reels or other moving parts.
• Never attempt to turn the reels by hand or
foot while the engine is running.
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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 disable position.
2.
Unlock and raise the seat to expose the backlap
levers
(Figure
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.
Start the engine and run at low idle speed.
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.
5.
Select either front, rear, or both backlap levers
to determine which units to backlap
DANGER
To avoid personal injury, be certain that
you are clear of the cutting units before
proceeding.
6.
With the Mow/Transport lever in the mow
position, move the Enable/Disable switch to
the Enable position. Move the Lower Mow/Lift
control forward to start the backlapping operation
on the designated reels.
7.
Apply lapping compound with a long handle
brush. Never use a short handled brush.
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