Replacing The Blade - Toro 20372 Operator's Manual

Figure 26
1. Rear deflector
2. Screw
2. Wipe away any debris in the battery compartment area,
and remove the adhesive-backed covering.
3. Remove the screw that secures the battery
compartment, pull out the battery, and locate the fuse
(Figure 27.
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Figure 27
1. Battery cover
2. Fuse holder
4. Replace the fuse in the fuse holder
Note: Your machine comes with a spare fuse in the
battery compartment.
5. Install the battery compartment with the screw that
you removed in step 3.
6. Install the covering over the battery compartment.
7. Lower the rear deflector.
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3. Battery
4. Battery compartment
1
2
3
3. Fuse
(Figure 27).

Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Yearly
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the
blade properly . If you do not have a torque wrench or
are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact
an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If the
blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately. If the
blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened and balanced,
or replace it.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
28).
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure 28).
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure 29).
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15).
Figure 28
(Figure