Removing The Blades - Toro Z Master Professional 7500-D Series Operator's Manual

Figure 75
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 76).
Figure 76
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 77).
Note:
The variance should be no more than
3 mm (1/8 inch).
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1. Opposite blade edge (in position for measuring)
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 61)
63).
Note:
new blade, and the dimension obtained
continues to exceed 3 mm (1/8 inch), the
blade spindle could be bent. Contact an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.
B. If the variance is within constraints, move to
the next blade.
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6. Repeat this procedure on each blade.

Removing the Blades

Side-Discharge Machines
Replace the blades if they hit a solid object, or if the
blade is out of balance or bent.
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
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Figure 77
Removing the Blades
and Installing the Blades (page
If a bent blade is replaced with a
(Figure
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78).