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 Reel
Mower Basics (with sharpening guidelines), Form 09168SL.
Preparing the Machine
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance.
2. Disengage the PTO.
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. Unlock and raise the seat to expose the mower manifold.
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Backlap lever (backlap position—front cutting
units)
Backlap lever (backlap position—rear cutting
units)
Mower manifold
5. Move the backlap levers to the R (backlap) position.
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