Brake Maintenance; Checking The Parking Brake; Checking The Tire Pressure; Inspecting The Blade - Toro 70185 Operator's Manual

Brake Maintenance

Checking the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine
or leave it unattended. Check the parking brake daily to
ensure that it holds securely.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. If the rear wheels lock and skid when you try to push
the machine forward, you do not need to adjust the
parking brake. But if the rear wheels turn and do not
lock, you need to have an Authorized Service Dealer
adjust the parking brake.

Checking the Tire Pressure

Maintain the air pressure in the tires at 80 kPa. Check
the tire pressure after each use. Check the tires when
they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading.

Blade Maintenance

Servicing the Blade

To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade sharp.
For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may
want to have an extra blade.
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 Blade

1. Inspect the cutting edges (Figure 32). If the edges
are not sharp or have nicks, remove the blade and
sharpen them; refer to Sharpening the Blade.
1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
2. Inspect the blade, especially the curved area
(Figure 32). If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot
forming in this area, immediately install a new blade.

Removing the Blade

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
4. Shift the transaxle into first gear.
5. Set the parking brake.
6. Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or thickly
padded glove. Then remove the blade bolt, curved
washer, blade stiffener, and blade (Figure 33). A
block of wood may be wedged between the blade
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Figure 32
3. Wear/slot forming