Servicing The Cutting Blade - Toro 71242 Operator's Manual

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Figure 32
1. Bulb holder
2. Reflector
3. Tabs
Installing the Bulb
1. The bulb has metal pins on the side of its base. Align
the pins with the slots in the bulb holder and insert the
base into the holder (Fig. 33). Push and rotate the bulb
clockwise until it stops.
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Figure 33
1. Bulb
2. Metal pins
2. The bulb holder has two tabs (Fig. 32). Align the tabs
with the slots in the reflector, insert the bulb holder into
the reflector, and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise until it
stops.
3. Push the wire connectors onto the terminals on the bulb
holder.
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4. Slots
5. Terminals
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3. Bulb holder
4. Slots
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Servicing the Cutting Blade

To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade(s) sharp.
For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want
to have an extra blade(s).
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(s)
1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the Mower,
page 30.
2. Inspect the cutting edges (Fig. 34). If the edges are not
sharp or have nicks, remove the blade(s) and sharpen
them; refer to Sharpening the Blade(s), page 30.
3. Inspect the blade(s), especially the curved area
(Fig. 34). If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot
forming in this area (Fig. 34), immediately install a new
blade.
Figure 34
1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
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3. Wear/slot forming