Cutting Unit Maintenance
Backlapping the Cutting Units
WARNING
Contact with the cutting units or other moving parts could result in death or serious
injury.
• Keep your fingers, hands, and clothing away from the cutting units and other
moving parts.
• Never attempt to turn the cutting units by hand or foot while the engine is running.
Note: Additional instructions and procedures on backlapping are available in the Toro
Sharpening Reel and Rotary Mowers Manual, Form No. 80-300SL.
Preparing the Machine
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting units, engage the parking brake,
shut off the engine, and move the PTO switch to the D
ISENGAGE position.
2. Open the hood.
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. Rotate the front, rear, or both backlap levers to the R (backlap) position.
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