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you notice a slot or wear (Figs. 26B and 26C), replace the
blade; refer to Removing the Blade on page 22.
Figure 26
1. Sail
2. Flat part of blade
Note: For the best performance, install a Toro new blade
before the cutting season begins. During the year, file
down any small nicks to maintain the cutting edge.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
A worn or damaged blade can break and a
piece of the blade could be thrown into the
operator's or bystander's area.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A thrown piece of the blade could cause serious
personal injury or death to the operator or
bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
Replace a worn or damaged blade.
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3. Wear
4. Slot formed
Removing the Blade
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating the lawn mower without the blade
stiffener in place can cause the blade to flex,
bend, or break.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A broken blade could cause serious injury or
death to the operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not operate the lawn mower without the
blade stiffener.
1. Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or a thickly
padded glove.
2. Remove the blade bolt, the lock washer, the blade, and
the blade stiffener (Fig. 25).
Note: Turn the blade bolt counterclockwise to loosen it.
Sharpening the Blade
Use a file to sharpen the top side of the blade and
maintain the original cutting angle (Fig. 27).
1. Sharpen at this angle only
Note: The blade will remain balanced if you remove the
same amount of material from both cutting edges.
Balancing the Blade
1. Check the balance of the blade by placing the center
hole of the blade over a nail or a screwdriver shank
clamped horizontally in a vise (Fig. 28).
Note: You can also check the balance by using a
commercially manufactured blade balancer.
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Figure 27
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Figure 28
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