Removing The Blade; Inspecting The Blade - Toro 20833 Operator's Manual

48 cm rear bagging walk power lawn mower

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Warning

Tipping the lawn mower may cause the fuel to leak

from the carburetor or the fuel tank. Gasoline is

extremely flammable, highly explosive and under

certain conditions can cause personal injury or

property damage.

Avoid fuel spills by running the engine dry or

removing gasoline with a hand pump; never

siphon.

3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to steps 3

and 4 of Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 17.

4. Tip the lawn mower on its left side (Fig. 25).

Figure 25

1. Blade bolt and lock

washer

Important

Move the blade as little as possible to avoid

future staring problems.

Inspecting the Blade

Carefully examine the blade for sharpness and wear,

especially where the flat and the curved parts meet

(Fig. 26A). Because sand and abrasive material can wear

away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of the

blade, check the blade before using the lawn mower. If you

notice a slot or wear (Figs. 26B and 26C), replace the

blade; refer to Removing the Blade on page 16.

m-6400

2. Blade stiffener

3. Blade

Figure 26

1. Sail

2. Flat part of blade

Note: For the best performance, install a new Toro blade

before the cutting 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 into the operator's or

bystander's area, resulting in serious personal

injury or death.

Inspect the blade periodically for wear or

damage.

Replace a worn or damaged blade.