Removing The Blade; Sharpening The Blade - Toro 22298 Operator's Manual

Figure 28
1. Sail
2. Flat part of the blade
Note: For the best performance, install a new blade before
the mowing season begins. During the year, file down any
small nicks to maintain the cutting edge.
DANGER
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of
the blade could be thrown toward you or bystanders,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Inspecting the Accelerator
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the
accelerator for wear or damage.
Carefully examine the accelerator for excessive wear
29). Because sand and abrasive material can wear away the
metal (especially in the area shown as item 2 in
check the accelerator before using the machine. If you notice
that a tab on the accelerator has been worn down to a sharp
edge or there is a crack, replace the accelerator; refer to
Removing the Blade (page
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Figure 29
1. Accelerator
2. Wear area
3. Wear
4. Slot formed
(Figure
Figure
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3. Tab
4. Crack formed
WARNING
A worn or damaged accelerator can break, and a
piece of the accelerator could be thrown toward you
or bystanders, resulting in serious personal injury
or death.
• Inspect the accelerator periodically for wear or
damage.
• Replace a worn or damaged accelerator.

Removing the Blade

1. Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or a thickly
padded glove.
2. Remove the blade nuts, the accelerator, and the blade
(Figure 28).

Sharpening the Blade

Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Sharpen or replace the
File the top side of the blade to maintain its original cutting
angle (Figure 30A) and inner cutting edge radius
30B). The blade will remain balanced if you remove the same
amount of material from both cutting edges.
29),
1. Sharpen the blade at this
angle only.
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blade. Maintain it more frequently if the
edge dulls quickly in rough or in sandy
conditions.
Figure 30
2. Maintain the original radius
here.
(Figure