Toro Groundsmaster 120 Operator's Manual page 13

Figure 12
1. Cutting Edge
2. Curved Area
Checking for Bent Blades
Warning
A blade that is bent or damaged could break
apart and could seriously injure or kill you or
bystanders.
Always replace bent or damaged blade with a
new blade.
Never file or create sharp notches in the edges
or surfaces of blade.
1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and
backward (Fig. 13). Measure from a level surface to
the cutting edge of the blades (Fig. 14). Note this
dimension.
1
2
3
m–151
3. Wear/slot Forming
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Front
Figure 13
MEASURE FROM CUT-
TING EDGE TO A LEV-
EL SURFACE
Figure 14
2. Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward.
3. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge of the
blades at the same position as in step 1 above. The
difference between the dimensions obtained in steps 1
and 2 must not exceed 1/8 in. (3 mm). If this
dimension exceeds 1/8 in. (3 mm), the blade is bent
and must be replaced. Refer to Removing the Blades,
and Installing the Blades on page 14.
Removing the Blades
Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade
is out of balance or is bent. To ensure optimum
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.
Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove.
Remove the blade bolt, lock washer, anti–scalp cup and
blade from the spindle shaft (Fig. 15).
m–1078
m–2539