Servicing The Blade - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D Operator's Manual

2. Adjust the 1.5 mm (0.06 inch) shims and/or 0.7
mm (0.03 inch) shim between the deck frame
and bracket to achieve the desired height of cut
(Figure 69).
3. Install the height-of-cut bracket to the deck
frame with the remaining shims assembled
below the height-of-cut bracket
4. Secure the socket-head bolt and spacer and
flange nut.
Note:
The socket-head bolt and spacer are
held together with Loctite to prevent the spacer
from falling inside the deck frame.
5. Verify the 12 o'clock position setting and adjust
if needed.
6. Determine if you need to adjust only 1 or both
(right and left side) height-of-cut brackets.
Note:
If the 3 o'clock or 9 o'clock side is 1.6 to
6.0 mm (0.06 to 0.24 inch) higher than the new
front height, then you do not need to adjust for
that side. Adjust the other side to within ± 2.2
mm (0.09 inch) of the correct side.
7. Adjust the right and/or left height-of-cut brackets
by repeating steps
8. Secure the carriage bolts and flange nuts.
9. Verify the 12, 3, and 9 o'clock heights.

Servicing the Blade

Removing the Blade
Replace the blade if it hits a solid object, the blade
is out of balance, or if the blade is bent. Always use
genuine Toro replacement blades to ensure safety
and optimum performance. Never use replacement
blades made by other manufacturers, because they
could be dangerous.
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedure; refer
to Pre-Maintenance Safety (page
2. Block the cutting deck to prevent it from falling
accidentally.
3. Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or
thickly padded glove and remove the blade bolt,
anti-scalp cup, and blade from the spindle shaft
(Figure 70).
(Figure 69).
1 through 3.
35).
1. Blade bolt
4. Install the blade with the sail facing toward the
cutting deck, with the anti-scalp cup and blade
bolt (Figure 70).
5. Tighten blade bolt to 115 to 149 N∙m (85 to 110
ft-lb).
Inspecting and Sharpening the
Blade
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedure; refer
to Pre-Maintenance Safety (page
2. Block the cutting deck to prevent it from falling
accidentally.
3. Examine the cutting ends of the blade carefully,
especially where the flat and curved parts of the
blade meet (Figure
Note:
Because sand and abrasive material
can wear away the metal that connects the flat
and curved parts of the blade, check the blade
before using the machine. If you notice wear,
replace the blade; refer to
(page 55).
1. Cutting edge
2. Sail
55
Figure 70
2. Anti-scalp cup
35).
71).
Removing the Blade
Figure 71
3. Damaged area (wear, slot,
or crack)
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