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Checking for Bent Blades
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO) and set the
parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and
backward
(Figure
54).
Figure 54
Figure 55
4. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge,
position A, of the blades
Note: Note this dimension.
1
Figure 56
1. Measure from the cutting edge to a level surface
5. Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward.
6. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge of the
blades at the same position as in step 3.
Note: The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps
3
(Figure
56).
and
4
must not exceed 3 mm (1/8
inch). If this dimension exceeds 3 mm (1/8 inch), the
blade is bent and must be replaced. Refer to
the Blades (page 39)
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.
Removing the Blades
Replace the blades if you hit a solid object or if the blades are
out of balance or 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.
1. Hold the blade bolt with a wrench.
2. Remove the nut, blade bolt, curved washer, blade,
spacers, and thin washer from the spindle
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Removing
and
Installing the Blades (page
(Figure
40).
57).
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