Toro 74682 Operator's Manual page 46

Figure 57
1. Blade (in position for measuring)
2. Level surface
3. Measured distance between blade and the surface (A)
4. Rotate the same blade 180 degrees so that
the opposing cutting edge is now in the same
position (Figure 58).
Figure 58
1. Blade (side previously measured)
2. Measurement (position used previously)
3. Opposing side of blade being moved into measurement
position
5. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat
surface (Figure 59).
Note:
The variance should be no more than
3 mm (1/8 inch).
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1. Opposite blade edge (in position for measuring)
2. Level surface
3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B)
A. If the difference between A and B is greater
than 3 mm (1/8 inch), replace the blade with
a new blade; refer to
(page 46)
47).
Note:
new blade, and the dimension obtained
continues to exceed 3 mm (1/8 inch), the
blade spindle could be bent. Contact an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.
B. If the variance is within constraints, move to
the next blade.
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6. Repeat this procedure on each blade.
Removing the Blades
The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if
the blade is out of balance, or if the blade is bent. For
best 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 end using a rag or thickly-padded
glove.
2. Remove the blade stiffener (32-inch decks only),
blade bolt, the curved washer, and the blade
from the spindle shaft
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Figure 59
Removing the Blades
and Installing the Blades (page
If a bent blade is replaced with a
(Figure 60 and
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Figure 61).