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Reelmaster 3100--D
DPA Cutting Units (Rev G)
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Backlapping
DANGER
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH:
D Never place hands or feet in the reel area
while the engine is running.
D When backlapping, run engine at idle speed
only.
D While backlapping, the reels may stall and
then restart.
D Do not attempt to restart reels by hand or
foot.
D Do not adjust reels while the engine is
running.
D If a reel stalls, stop engine before
attempting to clear the reel.
D Reelmotors areconnected in series:rotating
one motor causes rotation in other motors.
Note: Additional instructions and procedures on
backlapping are available in the Toro General Service
Training Book, Reel Mower Basics (part no.
09168SL).
1. Position the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, stop the engine, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Remove the console cover to expose controls.
3. Locate the reel speed selector knob and backlap le-
ver on the hydraulic manifold (Fig. 16). Rotate the reel
speed selectorknob toposition “1”and the backlaplever
to the R (backlap) position.
4. Make initial reel to bedknife adjustments appropriate
for backlapping on all cutting units which are to be back-
lapped.
5. Start engine and run at idle speed.
6. Engage the reels by engaging the PTO switch on the
control panel.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the reel, do not
rotate the backlap lever fromthe backlap position to
the mow position while the engine is running.
Figure 16
1. Reel Speed Selector Knob
2. Backlap Lever
1
2
Figure 17
1. Long Handle Brush
1
7. Apply lapping compound with a long handle brush
(see Special Tools) (Fig. 17). Never use a short handled
brush to apply lapping compound.
Reels may stall while backlapping. Do not
attempt to restart reels by hand or touch reels
while backlapping. Stop engine and turn reel
speed adjustment knob one position toward
”9.”
DANGER
8. If reels stall or become erratic while backlapping,
stop backlapping by disengaging the PTO switch. Once
the reels have stopped, move the reel speed selector
knob one position closer to “9.” Resume backlapping by
engaging the PTO switch.