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2. Remove bearing from wheel hub and allow bearing
spacer to fall out. Remove bearing from opposite side of
wheel hub.
3. Check the bearings, spacer and inside of wheel hub
for wear. Replace defective parts.
4. To assemble the castor wheel, push bearing into
wheel hub. Slide bearing spacer into wheel hub. Push
other bearing into open end of wheel hub to captivate
the bearing spacer inside the wheel hub.
5. Install castor wheel assembly between castor fork
and secure in place with capscrew and locknut.
BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
(Fig. 30)
The blade must be replaced if a solid object is hit, the
blade is out–of–balance or if the blade is bent. Always
use genuine TORO replacement blades to be sure of
safety
and
optimum
performance.
replacement blades made by other manufacturers
because they could be dangerous.
Do not try to straighten a blade that is bent, and
never weld a broken or cracked blade. Always
use a new blade to assure continued safety
certification of the product.
1. Raise cutting unit to highest position, shut the
engine off and engage the parking brake. Engage
transport latches to prevent cutting unit from falling
accidentally.
2. Grasp end of blade using a rag or thickly padded
glove. Remove blade bolt, anti–scalp cup and blade
from spindle shaft.
3. Install blade—sail facing toward cutting unit with
anti–scalp cup and blade bolt. Tighten blade bolt to
85–110 ft–lb.
MAINTENANCE
INSPECTING AND SHARPENING BLADE
(Fig. 31)
1. Raise cutting unit to highest position, shut the
engine off and engage the parking brake. Engage
transport latches to prevent cutting unit from falling
accidentally.
2. Examine cutting ends of the blade carefully,
especially where the flat and curved parts of the blade
meet (Fig. 31–A). Since sand and abrasive material can
wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved
parts of the blade, check the blade before using the
machine. If wear is noticed (Fig. 31–B), replace the
blade: refer to Blade Removal and Installation, page 40.
Never
use
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