Toro 30632 Operator's Manual page 43

Figure 55
1. Measure from the cutting edge to a level surface.
3. Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward.
4. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge
of the blades at the same position as in step 1.
Note:
The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps
(1/8 inch). If this dimension exceeds 3 mm (1/8
inch), the blade is bent and must be replaced;
refer to Removing the Blades (page 43)
Installing the Blades (page
Removing the Blades
Replace the blades if you hit a solid object or if the
blades are out of balance or 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 non-conformance with safety standards.
1. Hold the blade bolt with a wrench.
2. Remove the nut, blade bolt, curved washer,
blade, spacers, and thin washer from the spindle
(Figure 56).
1 and 2 must not exceed 3 mm
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1. Blade
2. Blade bolt
3. Curved washer
Sharpening the Blades
1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both
ends of the blade
Note:
Note:
amount of material is removed from both cutting
edges.
1. Sharpen at original angle.
2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a
blade balancer
Note:
the blade is balanced and can be used.
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Figure 56
4. Spacer
5. Thin washer
6. Nut
(Figure 57).
Maintain the original angle.
The blade retains its balance if the same
Figure 57
(Figure 58).
If the blade stays in a horizontal position,
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