Removing The Blades - Toro TimeCutter SW 5000 Operator's Manual

3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat
surface (Figure 44).
Figure 44
1. Blade (in position for measuring)
2. Level surface
3. Measured distance between blade and the surface (A)
4. Rotate the same blade 180 degrees, so that
the opposing cutting edge is now in the same
position (Figure 45).
Figure 45
1. Blade (side previously measured)
2. Measurement (position used previously)
3. Opposing side of blade being moved into measurement
position
5. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat
surface (Figure 46).
Note:
The variance should be no more than
3 mm (1/8 inch).
1. Opposite blade edge (in position for measuring)
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2. Level surface
3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B)
A. If the difference between A and B is greater
than 3 mm (1/8 inch), replace the blade with
a new blade; refer to
(page
Note:
one, and the dimension obtained continues
to exceed 3mm (1/8 inch), the blade spindle
could be bent. Contact an Authorized Toro
Dealer for service.
B. If the variance is within constraints, move to
the next blade.
Repeat this procedure on each blade.

Removing the Blades

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The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if
the blade is out of balance, or if the blade 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. Remove the blade bolt, curved washer, and
blade from the spindle shaft
41
Figure 46
Removing the Blades
41).
If a bent blade is replaced with a new
(Figure
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47).