BACKLAPPING ATTACHMENT
Hydraulic Operation.
WARNING
During the Backlapping operation the Reels will be rotating, while the Mower is stationary.
Keep all bystanders away from the machine to avoid possible personal injury
The Backlapping Unit reverses the rotation of the Reels and reduces the rotation speed.
Grinding compound is applied to the Reel Blades while they rotate, to give a sharp cutting edge.
IMPORTANT
Before starting ‘backlapping’, adjust each Reel ‘parallel to its Bedknife’. Do not tighten the adjusters enough to cause ‘firm’ contact Reel to Bedknife, that will result in damage to the Backlapping Unit
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•Remove the PTO Shaft, and also the Hydraulic Lines connecting the tractor to the Mower.
•Hold the Snap Hitch and Slide the Backlapper Coupler onto the Mower Gearbox Shaft.
•Connect the Hydraulic Lines from Backlapper Unit to the Tractor.
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•Start the engine and set it at ‘IDLE’ speed, no higher.
•Move the Tractor Auxiliary Valve Lever to the ‘ON’ position. If the Lever does not have a detent to hold the Lever in the ‘ON’ position, attach a suitable device, e.g. a ‘bungee cord’, to hold it in place.
•Apply Grinding Compound to the Reel Blades, using a 1 ½ to 2 inch wide brush.
CAUTION
The applicator brush must have a handle that is ‘extra’ long to ensure the safety of the operator.
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