Cutting Blade - Toro 71185 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Cutting Blade

To assure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade(s)
sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement,
you may want to have an extra blade(s).
POTENTIAL HAZARD
A blade that is worn or damaged could
break apart and pieces could be thrown at
bystanders or at you as you use the mower.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Pieces of blade that may be thrown could
seriously injure or kill you or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Periodically inspect the blade for wear and
damage. Immediately install a new blade if
it is worn or damaged.
Inspecting the Blade(s)
1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the
Mower, page 34.
2. Inspect the cutting edges (Fig. 33). If the edges
are not sharp or have nicks, remove the blade(s)
and sharpen them; refer to Sharpening the
Blade(s), page 33.
3. Inspect the blade(s), 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.
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Figure 33
1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
Removing the Blade
1. Remove the mower; refer to Removing the
Mower, page 34.
2. Carefully tip the mower over.
3. Remove the bolt (5/8" wrench), curved washer,
retainer and blade (Fig. 34). A block of wood
may be wedged between the blade and the
mower to lock the blade when you are removing
the bolt.
4. Inspect all parts. If a defect or damage is noticed,
install new parts.
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Figure 34
1. Bolt
2. Retainer
3. Blade
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2
3
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3. Wear/slot forming
3
2
5
1
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4. Spindle
5. Curved washer