Cutting Blade Removal And Installation - Toro Groundsmaster 3000 Service Manual

Cutting 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. Lock transport levers, raise cutting unit to highest
position, shut the engine off and engage the parking
brake.
2. Grasp end of blade using a rag or thickly padded
glove. Remove blade bolt, anti–scalp cup and blade
from spindle shaft.
3. 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 certifica-
tion of the product.
Contour 82 Cutting Unit
WARNING
85 – 110 ft–lb
(12 – 15 Kgm)
Page 10 – 12
Figure 20
1. Blade bolt
2. Anti–Scalp Cup
3. Blade
Groundsmaster 3000/3000–D
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