Removing The Blades - Toro 74523 Operator's Manual

Figure 77
1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
Checking for Bent Blades
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to
the N -
EUTRAL LOCK
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and
backward.
4. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge,
position A, of the blades
Figure 78
1. Measure here from blade
to hard surface
5. Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward.
6. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge of the
blades at the same position as in step
Note: The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps 4
(1/8 inch).
Note: If this dimension exceeds 3 mm (1/8 inch),
replace the blade.
3. Wear/slot forming
4. Crack
position, and set the parking brake.
(Figure 78).
2. Position A
4 above.
and 5 must not exceed 3 mm
WARNING
A blade that is bent or damaged could
break apart and could critically injure you or
bystanders.
• Always replace a bent or damaged blade
with a new blade.
• Do not file or create sharp notches in the
edges or surfaces of the blade.

Removing the Blades

Replace the blades if they hit a solid object, if a blade is out of
balance, or if a 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 nonconformance with
safety standards.
1. Hold the blade end using a rag or a thickly-padded
glove.
2. Remove the blade bolt, the curved washer, and the
blade from the spindle shaft
1. Sail area of the blade
2. Blade
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(Figure 79).
Figure 79
3. Curved washer
4. Blade bolt