Blade Maintenance; Blade Safety; Servicing The Blade - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D Operator's Manual

Note:
If there is a gap over 1.5 mm (0.06 inch),
install enough 5/8-inch diameter washers to take
up the slop.
6. Torque the mounting bolt to 108 N∙m (80 ft-lb).

Blade Maintenance

Blade Safety

•
Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage.
•
Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use caution when
servicing the blades. Only replace or sharpen the
blades; never straighten or weld them.
•
On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

Servicing the Blade

Removing and Installing the
Cutting-Unit Blade(s)
Replace the blade if it hits a solid object, is out
of balance, or is bent. Always use genuine Toro
replacement blades to ensure safety and optimum
performance.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, raise the
cutting unit to the transport position, engage the
parking brake, shut off the engine, and remove
the key.
Note:
Block or lock the cutting unit to prevent it
from accidentally falling.
2. Grasp the end of the blade using a rag or
thickly-padded glove.
3. Remove the blade bolt, anti-scalp cup, and
blade from the spindle shaft
1. Blade bolt
4. Install the blade, anti-scalp cup, and blade bolt
and tighten the blade bolt to 115 to 149 N∙m (85
to 110 ft-lb).
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(Figure 74).
Figure 74
2. Anti-scalp cup
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