Toro Groundsmaster 1200 Series Operator's Manual page 40

Figure 75
1. Sharpen at original angle
2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a
blade balancer (Figure
Note:
If the blade stays in a horizontal position,
the blade is balanced and can be used. If the
blade is not balanced, file some metal off the
end of the sail area only
procedure until the blade is balanced.
Figure 76
1. Blade
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76).
(Figure 77). Repeat this
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2. Balancer
1. Spindle
2. Sail area of blade
Installing the Blades
1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft
77).
Important:
The curved part of the blade
must be pointing upward toward the inside
of the mower to ensure proper cutting.
2. Install the anti-scalp plate and blade bolt
77).
Important:
The blade bolts have left-hand
threads.
3. Torque the blade bolt to 115 to 150 N∙m (85 to
110 ft-lb).
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Figure 77
3. Anti-scalp plate
4. Blade bolt
(Figure
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