Removing The Blades; Leveling The Mower Deck - Toro TimeCutter SS 5000 Operator's Manual

Removing the Blades

The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade
is out of balance, or if the blade is bent. For best 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 (Figure
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Figure 53
1. Sail area of the blade
2. Blade
Sharpening the Blades
1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of
the blade (Figure 54).
Note: Maintain the original angle.
Note: The blade retains its balance if the same amount
of material is removed from both cutting edges.
Figure 54
1. Sharpen at original angle.
2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade
balancer (Figure 55).
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
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3. Curved washer
4. Blade bolt
(Figure 54).
1. Blade
3. Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced.
Installing the Blades
1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft
Important: The curved part of the blade must be
pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to
ensure proper cutting.
2. Install the curved washer (cupped side toward the
blade) and the blade bolt
3. Torque the blade bolt to 47 to 88 N∙m (35 to 65 ft-lb).

Leveling the Mower Deck

Check to ensure that the mower deck is level any time you
install the mower or when you see an uneven cut on your
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lawn.
The mower deck must be checked for bent blades prior to
leveling; any bent blades must be removed and replaced; refer
to the Checking for Bent Blades (page 39)
The mower deck must be leveled side-to-side first then the
front to rear slope can be adjusted.
Requirements:
•
The machine must be on a level surface.
•
All tires must be properly inflated; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
Leveling from Side to Side
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade-control switch.
2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the P
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position, shut off the engine, remove the key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Set the height-of-cut lever to middle position.
4. Carefully rotate the blades so that they are all side to
side (Figure
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Figure 55
2. Balancer
(Figure 53).
before continuing.
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(Figure 53).
Checking the
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