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Removing the Blades
Replace the blades if you hit a solid object or if the
blades are out of balance or 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 bolt with a wrench.
2.
Remove the nut, blade bolt, curved washer,
blade, spacers, and thin washer from the spindle
(Figure
16).
Figure 16
1. Blade
2. Blade bolt
3. Curved washer
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4. Spacer
5. Thin washer
6. Nut
Sharpening the Blades
1.
Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both
ends of the blade
Note:
Maintain the original angle.
Note:
The blade retains its balance if the same
amount of material is removed from both cutting
edges.
1. Sharpen at original angle.
2.
Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a
blade balancer
Note:
If the blade stays in a horizontal position,
the blade is balanced and can be used.
Note:
If the blade is not balanced, file some
metal off the end of the sail area only
1. Blade
3.
Repeat this procedure until the blade is
balanced.
Installing the Blades
1.
Install the bolt, curved washer, and blade. Select
the proper number of spacer(s) for the height of
cut, and slide the bolt into the spindle
16).
Important:
The curved part of the blade
must point upward toward the inside of the
mower deck to ensure proper cutting.
2.
Install the remaining spacer(s) and secure them
with a thin washer and a nut
3.
Torque the blade bolt to 75 to 80 N∙m (101 to
108 ft-lb).
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(Figure
17).
Figure 17
(Figure
18).
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Figure 18
2. Balancer
(Figure
16).
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17).
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(Figure
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