Removing The Blades - Toro 74625 Operator's Manual

3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface
here.
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Figure 50
1. Blade, in position for measuring
2. Level surface
3. Measured distance between blade and surface (A)
4. Rotate the same blade 180 degrees so that the opposing
cutting edge is now in the same position.
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Figure 51
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
here. The variance should be no more than 1/8 inch
(3mm).
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1. Opposing blade edge, in position for measuring
2. Level surface
3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B)
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.
A. If the difference between A and B is greater
than 1/8 inch (3mm) replace the blade with a
new blade. Refer to Removing the Blades and
Installing the Blades.
Note: If a bent blade is replaced with a new one
and the dimension obtained continues to exceed
1/8 inch (3mm), the blade spindle could be bent.
Contact an Authorized Toro Dealer for service.
B. If the variance is within constraints, move to the
next blade..
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 the blade is 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.
Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove.
Remove the blade bolt, curved washer, blade stiffener (42 inch
models only), and blade from the spindle shaft (Figure 53).
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Figure 52