Checking For Bent Blades; Removing The Blades - Toro TimeMaster 21199 Operator's Manual

Checking for Bent Blades

1. Rotate the blades to the position shown in
Figure 39.
Figure 39
1. Front of cutting deck
2. Measure at locations A
and B
2. Measure from a level surface to the cutting
edges at locations A and B
record both dimensions.
3. Rotate the blades so that their opposite ends
are at locations A and B
4. Repeat the measurements in step
them.
Note:
If the difference between the dimensions
A and B obtained in steps
mm (1/8 inch), the blade is bent and you will
need to replace it. Refer to
(page 28) and Installing the Blades (page
WARNING
A blade that is bent or damaged could break
apart and could seriously injure or kill you or
bystanders.
• Always replace a bent or damaged blade
with a new blade.
• Never file or create sharp notches in the
edges or surfaces of a blade.
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3. Measure from the cutting
edge to a smooth, level
surface
(Figure 39), and
(Figure 39).
2 and record
2 and 4 exceeds 3

Removing the Blades

29).
Removing the Blades
Replace the blades when the machine hits a solid
object or when a blade is out of balance or bent. Use
only genuine Toro replacement blades.
1. Use a block of wood to hold each blade steady
and turn the blade bolt counterclockwise as
shown in Figure
2. Remove each blade as shown in
1. Spindle (2)
2. Blade driver (2)
3. Inspect the pins on the blade drivers for wear
and damage.
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40.
Figure 40
Figure
Figure 41
3. Blade (2)
4. Blade bolt (2)
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41.
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