Inspecting The Blades - Toro 30196 Operator's Manual

Inspecting the Blades

1. Inspect the cutting edges (Fig 30). If the edges
are not sharp or have nicks, remove and sharpen
the blades. Refer to Sharpening the Blades on
page 34.
2. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area
(Fig. 30). If you notice any damage, wear, or a
slot forming in this area (item 3 in Fig. 30),
immediately install a new blade.
Figure 30
1. Cutting Edge
2. Curved Area
Checking for Bent Blades
1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and
backward (Fig. 31). Measure from a level
surface to the cutting edge of the blades
(Fig. 32). Note this dimension.
Figure 31
1
2
3
m–151
3. Wear/slot Forming
m–1078
Figure 32
2. Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward.
Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge
of the blades at the same position as in step 1
above. The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps 1 and 2 must not exceed 1/8"
(3 mm). If this dimension exceeds 1/8" (3 mm),
the blade is bent and must be replaced. Refer to
Removing the Blades, and Installing the Blades
on page 34.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
A blade that is bent or damaged could
break apart and pieces could be thrown at
bystanders or at you as you use the mower.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Pieces of blade that may be thrown could
seriously injure or kill you or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always replace bent or damaged blade with
a new blade.
Never file or create sharp notches in the
edges or surfaces of blade.
Maintenance
m–2539
33