Cutter Blade Removal And Installation - Toro Groundsmaster 3000 Service Manual

Cutter 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.
1. Raise cutting unit to highest position, shut the en­
gine off and engage the parking brake.
2. Remove hair pin cotters and clevis pins securing
height–of–cut straps to rear of deck.
3. Rotate front of deck upward and insert latch rod into
front hole (service position) in latch plate.
4. Grasp end of blade using a rag or thickly padded
glove. Remove blade bolt, anti–scalp cup and blade
from spindle shaft.
5. Install blade–sail facing (up) toward cutting unit–
with anti–scalp cup and blade bolt. Tighten blade bolt to
85–110 ft–lb (12 – 15 Kgm).
Do not try to straighten a blade that is bent, and
never weld a broken or cracked blade. Always
use a new blade to assure continued safety
certification of the product.
84 inch Cutting Units
WARNING
85 – 110 ft–lb
(12 – 15 Kgm)
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Figure 23
1. Blade bolt
2. Anti–Scalp Cup
Groundsmaster 3000/3000–D
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