Kenmore 3 User Manual

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 
 
Fig.40 

•  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 

•  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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