Removing The Blades - Toro 74142TE Operator's Manual

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. To hold the spindle shaft, use an open end wrench
(1-1/2) on the spindle shaft hex end.
2. Remove the blade bolt, curved washer, and blade from
the spindle shaft (Figure
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Figure 81
1. Sail area of blade
2. Blade
3. Curved washer
Sharpening the Blades
WARNING
When sharpening blade, pieces of blade could be
thrown and cause serious injury.
Wear proper eye protection when sharpening blade.
1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of
the blade (Figure 82). Maintain the original angle. The
blade retains its balance if the same amount of material
is removed from both cutting edges.
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4. Blade bolt
5. Spindle shaft hex end
1. Sharpen at original angle
2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade
balancer (Figure
position, the blade is balanced and can be used. If the
blade is not balanced, file some metal off the end of
the sail area only
until the blade is balanced.
1. Blade
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Figure 82
83). If the blade stays in a horizontal
(Figure 84). Repeat this procedure
Figure 83
2. Balancer