30"EKVTUNFOUT■ Adjusting cutting sharpness with lapping (polishing the blades)● To perform lapping, prepare newspaper torn in 50mmstrips, and either lapping compound or a polishingagent of lapping carbon mixed with oil or a neutraldetergent.● The volume ratio of the polishing agent mixture is1 unit of lapping compound : 3 to 4 units of oil (neutraldetergent).1. Set the lapping machine on a level surface, and makesure the rotating axle of the lapping machine is at anappropriate height.2. Set the stand for the lapping machine, hold the stopper,and adjust the height of the V―shaped area with theaxle of the lapping machine that you adjusted in theprevious section.● Set the stand at two locations on the left and right sides ofthe front roller.3. Lean the mower backwards to set the front roller ontothe V―shaped area of the stand, and securely connectthe axle of the lapping machine with the center of thecutting blade axle.Warning● Be sure to stop the engine, and disengage themain clutch, blade clutch, and work attachmentclutch before performing lapping.● When turning the blades with the lapping ma-chine, be careful to avoid getting your hands,feet, or clothing within the turning radius of theblades.● Be sure to use a brush to apply the polishingagent to the blades.Important● When performing lapping, use a polishing agentspecified by Shibaura, lapping compound #180― #220, or a lapping carbon of the same num-ber.● Do not apply polishing agent to areas of theblades where the cutting sharpness is notgood.