5.
Rotate the backlap lever to the R
EVERSE
(R)
position (
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Figure 52
1.
Backlap lever—F
ORWARD
position
2.
Backlap lever—R
EVERSE
position
6.
Rotate the reel-speed control to setting 1 (
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Figure 53
1.
Reel-speed control
7.
With the functional-control lever in the N
EUTRAL
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 shut
off the engine. After completing adjustments,
repeat steps
through
11.
Repeat the procedure for all cutting units you
want to backlap.
12.
When finished, return the backlap levers to the
F
ORWARD
(F) position, replace the cover, and
wash all lapping 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
ORWARD
(F) position after
backlapping, the cutting units will not raise
or function properly.
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