Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual page 66

1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
Checking for Bent Blades
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward
and backward.
4. Measure from a level surface to the cutting
edge, position A, of the blades
1. Measure here from blade
to hard surface
5. Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward.
6. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge
of the blades at the same position as in step
above.
Note:
The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps
mm (1/8 inch).
Figure 98
3. Wear/slot forming
4. Crack
EUTRAL
(Figure
Figure 99
2. Position A
4 and 6 must not exceed 3
Note:
inch), the blade is bent and must be replaced.
A blade that is bent or damaged could
break apart and could seriously injure or
kill you or bystanders.
• Always replace a bent or damaged
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• Do not file or create sharp notches in
Removing the Blades
Replace the blades if they hit a solid object, are out
of balance, or if a blade is bent. To ensure optimum
performance and continued safety conformance of
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LOCK
the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades.
Replacement blades made by other manufacturers
may result in nonconformance with safety standards.
1. Hold the blade end using a rag or a
thickly-padded glove.
2. Remove the blade bolt, the curved washer, and
the blade from the spindle shaft
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1. Sail area of the blade
2. Blade
4
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If this dimension exceeds 3 mm (1/8
WARNING
blade with a new blade.
the edges or surfaces of the blade.
Figure 100
3. Curved washer
4. Blade bolt
(Figure 100).
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