Checking For Bent Blades - Toro TimeCutter SW4200 Service Manual

Checking for Bent Blades

Note: The machine must be on a level surface for
the following procedure.
1� Raise deck to the highest height-of-cut position�
2� While wearing thickly padded gloves or other
adequate hand protection slowly rotate blade to
be measured into a position that allows effective
measurement of the distance between the cutting
edge and the level surface the unit is on (Fig� 116)�
A B
Fig. 116
A� Deck
B� Spindle housing
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C
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C� Blade
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3� Measure from the tip of the blade to the level surface
(Fig� 117)�
A
B
Fig. 117
A� Blade, in position for measuring
B� Level surface
C� Measure from blade tip to level surface
4� Rotate the same blade 180 degrees so that the
opposing cutting edge is now in the same position
(Fig� 118)�
B
A
Fig. 118
A� Blade, side previously measured
B� Measurement position used previously
C� Opposing side of blade being moved into measure-
ment position
C
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C
fig. 41 G009681
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