Service And Repairs; Backlapping - Toro Greensmaster
Flex 18 04018 Service Manual

Service and Repairs

Backlapping

1. Park cutting unit on a level surface. Make sure en-
gine is OFF. Remove spark plug wire from the engine
spark plug.
2. Make sure reel drive lever is DISENGAGED.
3. Remove plug from the reel drive cover on the left side
of the reel assembly (Fig. 13).
4. Insert a 18 mm socket onto hex flange nut on left side
of reel shaft.
DANGER
Contact with the reel or other moving parts can
result in personal injury.
Stay away from the reel when backlapping.
Never use a short handled paint brush for
applying lapping compound. Part Number
TOR299100 backlapping brush assembly (see
Special Tools) is available from your local
Authorized Toro Distributor.
5. Backlap according to procedure in TORO Sharpen-
ing Reel and Rotary Mowers Manual, Form No.
80300 SL.
NOTE: For a better cutting edge, run a file across the
front face of the bedknife when the lapping operation is
completed. This will remove any burrs or rough edges
that may have built up on the cutting edge.
6. Install reel drive cover plug when backlapping opera-
tion is completed (Fig. 13).
7. Attach spark plug wire to engine spark plug.
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Figure 13
1. Cover plug
Cutting Unit