Servicing The Blades - Toro 71246 Operator's Manual

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Figure 32
1. Bulb
2. Metal pins
Installing the Bulb
1. Align the metal pins on the side of the bulb base with
the slots in the bulb holder.
2. Insert the base into the holder (Fig. 32).
3. Push and rotate the bulb clockwise until it stops.
4. Align the tabs on the bulb holder (Fig. 31) with the slots
in the reflector, insert the bulb holder into the reflector,
and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise until it stops.
5. Connect the wire connectors to the terminals on the
bulb holder.

Servicing the Blades

To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp.
For convenient sharpening and replacement, keep extra
blades.
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.
Inspecting the Blades
1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower on
page 30.
2. Inspect the cutting edges (Fig. 33). If the edges are not
sharp or have nicks, remove the blades and sharpen
them; refer to Sharpening the Blades on page 30.
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3. Bulb holder
4. Slots
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Figure 33
1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
3. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area (Fig. 33).
If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming in this
area (Fig. 33), immediately install a new blade.
Removing the Blades
1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower on
page 30.
2. Carefully tip the mower over.
3. Remove the bolt (5/8 in. wrench), curved washer,
retainer, and blade (Fig. 34). Use a block of wood as a
wedge between the blade and the mower to lock the
blade when you are removing the bolt.
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Figure 34
1. Bolt
2. Retainer
3. Blade
4. Inspect all parts; replace any parts that are damaged.
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3. Wear/slot forming
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4. Spindle
5. Curved washer