Backlapping

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Backlap cutting reel routinely to prolong life of reel.

Do not overtighten bedknife or excessive wear at the ends will occur.

To maintain sharp edges required on cutting reel, follow this procedure:

1. Before backlapping, adjust bedknife to cutting reel. The bedknife must be adjusted to assure a light, even contact over the entire length of the blade.

2. 
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   Remove cover (A).

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3. Screw 3/8-in. backlapping bolt into reel shaft.

4. Put socket head extension (B) on bolt.

5. Connect the extension to the backlapping unit (C).

6. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades may be sharp. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.

   • Disengage the GTC (Greens Tender Conditioner) before backlapping.
   • Keep hands and feet away while backlapping.
   
   

   Turn on the backlapping motor. Make sure that the reel is running in reverse.

7. Using a long handled brush, apply a reel sharpening compound from one end of the reel to the other as uniformly as possible. Repeat application in opposite direction. Continue to turn reel backwards until reel is quiet (approximately 3 minutes).

8. Periodically visually check blade appearance. Continue to backlap until blades are evenly sharpened.

9. Turn off motor, and disconnect backlapping unit.

10. NOTE: Do not operate the reel in forward direction until all the lapping compound is removed from the reel and bedknife. Dulling can occur.

    Thoroughly wash off all reel sharpening compound with water.

11. Remove backlapping bolt and install cover.

12. Adjust bedknife to reel.