Mower Deck Maintenance; Servicing The Cutting Blades - Toro 74568TE Operator's Manual

Checking the Hydraulic Lines
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Check hydraulic hoses and hoses for leaks, loose fittings,
kinked hoses, loose mounting supports, wear, general
weathering, and chemical deterioration. Make any necessary
repairs before operating.
Note: Keep areas around the hydraulic system clean from
grass and debris buildup.
Note: Extended operating time at high temperatures in a hot
climate may lead to deterioration of hoses and seals. Inspect
more frequently in a hot climate, and change the hydraulic
oil and filter more frequently.
Mower Deck
Maintenance

Servicing the Cutting Blades

To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp.
For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want
to keep extra blades on hand.
WARNING
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece
of the blade could be thrown into the operator's
or bystanders' area, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
• Inspect the blades periodically for wear or
damage.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Before Inspecting or Servicing the
Blades
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blades and
set the parking brake. Turn the ignition key to off. Remove
the key, and disconnect the spark plug wires from the spark
plugs.
Inspecting the Blades
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Inspect the cutting edges
2. If the edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove and
sharpen the blade; refer to
55).
3. Inspect the blades, especially in the curved area.
4. If you notice any cracks, wear, or a slot forming in this
area, immediately install a new blade
1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
54
(Figure 77).
Sharpening the Blades (page
(Figure
Figure 77
3. Wear/slot forming
4. Crack
77).