Toro 30094 Operator's Manual page 39

steps 3 and 4 must not exceed 1/8 inch (3 mm). If
this dimension exceeds 1/8 inch (3 mm), the blade
is bent and must be replaced; refer to Removing the
Blades and Installing the Blades.
A blade that is bent or damaged could break
apart and could seriously injure or kill you or
bystanders.
• Always replace bent or damaged blade with
a new blade.
• Never file or create sharp notches in the
edges or surfaces of blade.
Removing the Blades
Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the
blade is out of balance or is bent. To ensure optimum
performance and continued safety conformance of
the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades.
Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may
result in non-conformance with safety standards.
1. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded
glove.
2. For 40 and 48 inch mower decks, remove the blade
bolt, curved washer, and blade from the spindle
shaft (Figure 56).
40 inch and 48 inch Mower Decks
1. Sail Area of Blade
2. Blade
3. For 36 and 52 inch mower decks, remove the blade
bolt, curved washer, blade stiffener, and blade from
the spindle shaft (Figure 57).
36 inch and 52 inch Mower Decks
1. Sail Area of Blade
2. Blade
3. Blade stiffener
39
Figure 56
3. Curved washer
4. Blade Bolt
Figure 57
4. Curved washer
5. Blade Bolt