Replacing The Blade - Toro ProStripe 560 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Replace the
blade or have it sharpened (more
frequently if the edge dulls quickly).
Yearly
Important:
You will need a torque wrench to
install the blade properly. If you do not have a
torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing
this procedure, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of fuel. If the
blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.
If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened
and balanced, or replace it.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark
plug; refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page
18).
2. Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
(Figure 24).
Figure 24
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure 24).
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure 25).
1. Bolt
2. Lock washer
Important:
blade to point toward the machine housing.
6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt
to 54 N∙m (40 ft-lb).
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Figure 25
3. Spacer
4. Blade
Position the curved ends of the
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