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Removing the Blades
Replace the blades if they hit a solid object or if the
blade is out of balance or bent.
1.
Place a wrench on the flat of the blade retainer
or hold the blade end using a rag or thickly
padded glove.
2.
Remove the blade bolt, washer, and blade from
the spindle shaft.
Figure 70
1. Blade retainer
2. Blade
Sharpening the Blades
1.
Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both
ends of the blade.
Note:
Maintain the original angle.
Note:
The blade retains its balance if the same
amount of material is removed from both cutting
edges.
Figure 71
1. Sharpen at original angle.
2.
Check the balance of the blade by putting it on
a blade balancer.
Note:
If the blade stays in a horizontal position,
the blade is balanced and can be used. If the
blade is not balanced, file some metal off the
end of the sail area only.
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3. Washer
4. Blade bolt
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1. Blade
3.
Repeat this procedure until the blade is
balanced.
Installing the Blades
WARNING
Operating a machine after incorrectly
installing the blade assembly and/or not
using genuine Toro blade and blade hardware
could allow a blade or blade component to be
thrown out from under the deck, resulting in
serious injury or death.
Always install genuine Toro blades and blade
hardware according to the instructions.
1.
Install the blade to the shaft.
Note:
Ensure that the washer curves
downward, as shown, to ensure proper cutting.
1. Blade retainer
2. Blade
2.
Place a wrench on the flat of the spindle shaft
and torque the blade bolt to 75 to 81 N∙m (55
to 60 ft-lb).
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Figure 72
2. Balancer
Figure 73
3. Washer
4. Blade bolt
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