Inspecting The Blades - Toro TITAN HD 1500 Operator's Manual

Inspecting the Blades

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Inspect the cutting edges
2. If the edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove
and sharpen the blade; refer to
Blades (page 77).
3. Inspect the blades, especially in the curved area.
4. If you notice any cracks, wear, or a slot forming
in this area, immediately install a new blade
(Figure 106).
Figure 106
1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
Checking for Bent Blades
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and set the parking brake.
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 (Figure
4. Measure from a level surface to the cutting
edge, position A, of the blades
(Figure 106).
Sharpening the
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3. Wear/slot forming
4. Crack
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107).
(Figure 107).
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 4.
Note:
The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps
(1/8 inch).
Note:
If this dimension exceeds 3 mm
(1/8 inch), the blade is bent and must be
replaced.
WARNING
A blade that is bent or damaged could
break apart and could seriously injure or
kill you or bystanders.
• Always replace bent or damaged
blade with a new blade.
• Do not file or create sharp notches in
the edges or surfaces of the blade.
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Figure 107
2. Position A
4 and 5 must not exceed 3 mm
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