Removing The Blades - Toro 74785 Operator's Manual

3. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface
(Figure 43).
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Figure 43
1. Blade (in position for measuring)
2. Level surface
3. Measured distance between blade and the surface (A)
4. Rotate the same blade 180 degrees, so that the opposing
cutting edge is now in the same position
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Figure 44
1. Blade (side previously measured)
2. Measurement (position used previously)
3. Opposing side of blade being moved into measurement
position
5. Measure from the tip of the blade to the flat surface
(Figure 45).
Note: The variance should be no more than 3 mm
(1/8 inch).
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1. Opposite blade edge (in position for measuring)
2. Level surface
3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B)
A. If the difference between A and B is greater than
3 mm (1/8 inch), replace the blade with a new
blade; refer to
Note: If a bent blade is replaced with a new one,
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and the dimension obtained continues to exceed
3mm (1/8 inch), the blade spindle could be bent.
Contact an Authorized Toro Dealer for service.
B. If the variance is within constraints, move to the
next blade.
Repeat this procedure on each blade.

Removing the Blades

The blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the
blade is out of balance, or if the blade is bent. To ensure
optimum performance and continued safety conformance
of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades.
Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result
in non-conformance with safety standards.
1. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove.
2. Remove the blade bolt, the curved washer, and the
blade from the spindle shaft
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