Removing The Blades - Toro TITAN ZX 4800 Operator's Manual

3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the level surface.
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Figure 52
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 53
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.
Note: The measured variance should be no more than
3 mm (1/8 inch).
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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 a bent or damaged blade
with a new blade.
• Never file or create sharp notches in the
edges or surfaces of the blade.
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 Removing the Blades (page 40) and
Installing the Blades (page 41).
Note: If a bent blade is replaced with a new one
and the dimension obtained continues to exceed 3
mm (1/8 inch), the blade spindle could be bent.
Contact an Authorized Toro Dealer for service.
B. If the variance is within constraints, move to step
6.
6. Perform steps 2, 3, 4, and 5 on the other blade.

Removing the Blades

Replace a blade whenever it strikes an object, is out of
balance, or is bent. To ensure optimum performance and
continued safety conformance of the machine, use only
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, and blade from the
spindle shaft (Figure 55).
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Figure 54