Replacing The Blade - Toro 20899 Operator's Manual

1. Exposed cable
4. Push the cable jacket upward 1/8 inch (3 mm).
Note: You can place a ruler against the upper side
of the black cable mount and measure how far the
upper end of the cable jacket moves (Figure 45).
1. Cable mount
Note: Moving the cable jacket upward decreases
the ground speed; moving the jacket downward
increases the ground speed.
5. Tighten the nut firmly.
6. Start the mower and check the adjustment.
Note: If the self-propel drive is not properly
adjusted, repeat this procedure.

Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Yearly
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install
the blade properly . If you do not have a torque
wrench or are uncomfortable performing this
procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If
the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.
Figure 44
Figure 45
2. Cable jacket
If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or
replace it.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Tip the mower onto its side, with the air filter up.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
(Figure 46).
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure 46).
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure 47).
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Figure 46