Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Operator's Manual page 53

2. Remove the console cover to expose the
controls.
3. Rotate the backlap control to the backlap
position (R). Rotate the reel speed control to
position 1 (Figure
Figure 78
1. Reel speed control
Note:
The seat switch is bypassed when the
backlap control is in the backlap position. You
do not need to be in the seat, but the parking
brake must be engaged for the engine to run.
Important:
Do not rotate the backlap
control from the mow position to the backlap
position while engine is running. Otherwise,
you may damage the reels.
4. Make the initial reel-to-bedknife adjustments
appropriate for backlapping on all cutting units.
Start the engine and set it to low idle speed.
5. Engage the reels by engaging the PTO switch
on the control panel.
6. Apply lapping compound with long-handled
brush.
7. To adjust the cutting units while backlapping,
disengage the reels and turn the engine off.
After you have made the adjustments, repeat
steps 4 through 6.
8. After backlapping, shut off the engine, rotate
the backlap control to the mow position (F), set
the reel speed controls to the desired mowing
setting, and wash all the lapping compound off
the cutting units.
Note:
Additional instructions and procedures
on backlapping are available in the Toro Reel
Mower Basics (with sharpening guidelines),
Form 09168SL.
78).
2. Backlap control
Note:
For a better cutting edge, run a file across
the front face of the bedknife after lapping. This
removes any burrs or rough edges that may
have built up on the cutting edge.
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