Removing The Blades - Toro 30284 Operator's Manual

4. Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward.
5. Measure from a level surface to the cutting
edge of the blades at the same position as
in step 3 above. The difference between the
dimensions obtained in steps 3 and 4 must not
exceed 1/8 inch (3 mm). If this dimension
exceeds 1/8 inch (3 mm), the blade is bent
and must be replaced; refer to Removing the
Blades and Installing the Blades.
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.

Removing the Blades

Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit,
if the blade is out of balance or 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.
1. Hold the blade end using a rag or
thickly-padded glove.
2. For 40 and 48 inch mower decks, remove the
blade bolt, curved washer, and blade from the
spindle shaft (Figure 74).
Figure 74
40 inch and 48 inch Mower Decks
1. Sail Area of Blade
2. Blade
3. For 36 and 52 inch mower decks, remove the
blade bolt, curved washer, blade stiffener, and
blade from the spindle shaft (Figure 75).
Figure 75
36 inch and 52 inch Mower Decks
1. Sail Area of Blade
2. Blade
3. Blade stiffener
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3. Curved washer
4. Blade Bolt
4. Curved washer
5. Blade Bolt