Toro 04384 Operator's Manual page 41

1. Position the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, stop the engine, engage the parking brake.
2. Unlock and raise the seat to expose the controls.
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.
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.
4. Start the engine and run at low idle speed.
5. Rotate the Backlap Lever to the "R" position
(Figure 49).
Figure 49
1. Backlap lever
6. Rotate the Reel Speed Control to setting 1 (Figure 49).
7. With the functional control lever in the neutral position,
move the Raise/Lower Mow control forward to start
the backlapping operation on the designated reels.
8. Apply lapping compound with a long handle brush.
Never use a short handled brush.
9. 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 setting 1 or to
your desired speed.
10. To make an adjustment to the cutting units while
backlapping, turn the reels off by moving the
Raise/Lower Mow control rearward and stop the
engine. After completing adjustments, repeat steps 4
through 8.
11. Repeat the procedure for all cutting units you want to
backlap.
12. When finished, return the backlap levers to the
"F" position, lower the seat, and wash all lapping
2. Reel speed control
compound off of the cutting units. Adjust cutting unit
reel to bedknife as needed. Move the cutting unit reel
speed control to the desired mowing position.
Important: If the backlap lever is not returned
to the "F" position after backlapping, the cutting
units will not raise or function properly.
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