Toro Groundsmaster 360 Series Operator's Manual page 20

Figure 24
1. Cutting edge
2. Sail area
Checking for Bent Blades
1. Disengage the PTO, release the traction pedal
and set the parking brake.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position,
stop 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
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3. Wear/slot forming
4. Crack
25).
1. Position A
4. Measure from a level surface to the cutting
edge, position A, of the blades
this dimension.
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 3
above. The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps 3 and 4 must not exceed
3 mm (1/8 inch). If this dimension exceeds
3 mm (1/8 inch), the blade is bent and must be
replaced; refer to
20) and Installing the Blades (page
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.
• Never file or create sharp notches in
the edges or surfaces of blade.
Removing the Blades
Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the
blade is out of balance or is 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.
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Figure 25
2. Measure here from blade
to hard surface
(Figure 25). Note
Removing the Blades (page
21).
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