Toro ProLine 44410TE Operator's Manual page 47

Figure 68
1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
Checking for Bent Blades
1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward
and backward.
2. Measure from a level surface to the cutting
edge, position A, of the blades
Figure 69
1. Measure here from blade
to hard 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
above.
Note:
The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps
(1/8 inch).
Note:
If this dimension exceeds 3 mm
(1/8 inch), replace the blade.
3. Wear/slot forming
4. Crack
(Figure 69).
2. Position A
2 and 3 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.
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Removing the Blades
Replace the blade if a blade hits a solid object, is out
of balance, or is bent. For best 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 end using a rag or thickly padded
glove.
2. Remove the blade bolt, curved washer, and
blade from the spindle shaft
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1. Sail area of the blade
2. Blade
2
Sharpening the Blades
1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both
ends of the blade
Note:
Maintain the original angle.
Note:
The blade retains its balance if the same
amount of material is removed from both cutting
edges.
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(Figure 70).
Figure 70
3. Curved washer
4. Blade bolt
(Figure 71).
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