Blade Removal And Installation - Toro Groundsmaster 455-D Service Manual

Blade Removal and Installation

The blade must be replaced if a solid object is hit, the
blade is out of balance or if the blade is bent. Always
use genuine TORO replacement blades to be sure of
safety and optimum performance. Never use replace ­
ment blades made by other manufacturers because
they could be dangerous.
CAUTION
Do not try to straighten a blade that is bent,
and never weld a broken or cracked blade.
Always use a now blade to assure continued
safety certification of the product.
1. Raise cutting unit to highest position, shut the engine
off and engage the parking brake. Engage locking
latches to prevent cutting unit from falling accidentally.
2. Grasp end of blade using a rag or thickly padded
glove. Remove blade bolt, washer (if equipped) anti­
scalp cup and blade from spindle shaft.
NOTE: Units with S/N below 30001 will have a hex bolt
and flat washer securing the blade. Units with S/N
30001 & up will have a hex flange bolt securing
the blade.
3. Install blade sail facing toward cutting unit with anti­
scalp cup, lockwasher and blade bolt. Tighten blade bolt
to 85 - 110 ft-lb.
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Groundsmaster 455-D
85 - 110 ft-lb
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1. Blade bolt
2. Flat washer (S/N below 30001)
3. Anti-scalp cup
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