Toro 5400-D - Manual (Page 48)

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Danger
Changing the engine speed while backlapping may
cause the reels to stall.
• Never change the engine speed while
backlapping.
• Only backlap at idle engine speed.
5. Set both reel speed controls to position 11. Select either
front or rear on backlap switch to determine which units
to backlap.
Danger
To avoid personal injury, be certain that you are
clear of the cutting units before proceeding.
6. Move Enable/Disable switch to Enable position. Move
Lower Mow/Lift control forward to start backlapping
operation on designated reels.
7. For the cutting units being backlapped, move the reel
speed control to position 1.
8. Apply lapping compound with the long handle brush
supplied with machine. Never use a short handled
brush.
9. If reels stall or become erratic while backlapping, select
a higher speed setting until speed stabilizes, then return
reel speed to setting 1 or desired speed.
10. To make an adjustment to the cutting units while
backlapping, turn reels OFF by moving the Lower
Mow/Raise lever rearward; move the Enable/Disable
switch to Disable and turn the engine OFF. After
adjustments have been completed, repeat steps 5–9.
11. Repeat procedure for all cutting units to be backlapped.
12. When backlap operation has been completed, return the
backlap switch to OFF, lower seat and tighten both
locking bolts securely, and wash all lapping compound
off cutting units. Adjust cutting unit reel to bedknife as
needed.
Important If the backlap switch is not returned to OFF
position after backlapping, the cutting units will not raise or
function properly.