Correcting A Mower-Deck Mismatch - Toro Groundsmaster 4110 Operator's Manual

3. Examine the cutting edges of all the blades and
sharpen the cutting edges if they are dull or
nicked (Figure 118).
Note:
Sharpen only the top of the cutting edge
and maintain the original cutting angle to ensure
sharpness (Figure
balanced if you remove the same amount of
metal from both cutting edges.
Figure 118
1. Sharpen at the original angle.
Note:
Remove the blades and sharpen them
on a grinder. After sharpening the cutting edges,
install the blade with the anti-scalp cup and
blade bolt; refer to
Mower Blade(s) (page
Correcting a Mower-Deck
Mismatch
If there is mismatch between the blade, on a single
mower deck, the grass will appear streaked when it is
cut. you can correct this by ensuring that the blades
are straight and all the blades are cutting on the same
plane.
1. Park the machine on a level surface of the shop
floor.
2. Raise the height of cut to the highest position;
refer to Adjusting the Height-of-Cut (page
3. Lower the mower deck onto the flat surface and
remove the covers from the top of the mower
deck.
4. Loosen the flange nut securing the idler pulley
to release the belt tension.
5. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward
and backward and measure from the floor to the
front tip of the cutting edge.
Note:
Remember this dimension. Then rotate
the same blade so that the opposite end is
forward, and measure again. The difference
between the dimensions must not exceed 3 mm
(1/8 inch). If the dimension exceeds 3 mm (1/8
inch), replace the blade because it is bent. Make
sure to measure all of the blades.
118). The blade will remain
Removing and Installing the
79).
6. Compare the measurements of the outer blades
with the center blade.
Note:
10 mm (3/8 inch) lower than the outer blades. If
the center blade is more than 10 mm (3/8 inch)
lower than the outer blades, proceed to step
and add shims between the spindle housing and
the bottom of the mower deck.
7. Remove the bolts, flat washers, lock washers,
and nuts from the outer spindle in the area
where you must add the shims.
Note:
(Part No. 3256-24) between the spindle housing
and the bottom of the mower deck. Continue
to check the alignment of the blades and add
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shims until the tips of the blades are within the
required dimension.
Important:
any 1 hole location. Use decreasing numbers
of shims in adjacent holes if more than 1
shim is added to any 1 hole location.
8. Adjust the idler pulley and install the belt covers.
26).
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The center blade must not be more than
To raise or lower the blade, add a shim
Do not use more than 3 shims at
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