Bedknife Specifications - Toro 04651 Operator's Manual

Bedknife Specifications

Installing the Bedknife
1. Remove the rust, scale, and corrosion from the
bedbar surface and apply a thin layer of oil to
the bedbar surface.
2. Clean the screw threads.
3. Apply never-seize compound to the screws and
install the bedknife to the bedbar.
Figure 17
1. Bedbar
2. Bedknife
4. Torque the 2 outer screws to 1 N∙m (10 in-lb).
5. Working form the center of the bedknife, torque
the screws to 23 to 28 N∙m (200 to 250 in-lb).
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3. Screw
1. Bednife screw tool
2. Install and torque these
first to 1 N∙m (10 in-lb).
6. Grind the bedknife.
Preparing the Reel for Grinding
1. Ensure that all cutting unit components are in
good condition and correct any issues before
grinding.
2. Follow the reel grinder manufacturer's
instructions to grind the cutting reel to the
following specifications.
Reel Grinding Specifications
New Reel Diameter
Reel Diameter Service Limit
Blade Relief Angle
Blade Land Width
Blade Land Width Range
Reel Diameter Taper Service
Limit
13
Figure 18
3. Torque to 23 to 28 N∙m
(200 to 250 in-lb).
128.5 mm (5.06 inches)
114.3 mm (4-1/2 inches)
30° ± 5°
1.0 mm (0.04 inches)
.8 to 1.2 mm (0.03 to 0.05
inches)
0.25 mm (1/100 inch)
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