Toro TITAN HD 1500 Series Operator's Manual page 76

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1. Opposite blade edge (in position for measuring)
2. Level surface
3. Second measured distance between blade and surface (B)
A. If the difference between A and B is greater
than 3 mm (1/8 inch), replace the blade with
a new blade; refer to
for Side Discharge Mower Decks (page 76)
or Replacing the Blades for Rear Discharge
Mower Decks (page
Note:
If a bent blade is replaced with a
new blade, and the dimension obtained
continues to exceed 3 mm (1/8 inch), the
blade spindle could be bent. Contact an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.
B. If the variance is within constraints, move to
the next blade.
6. Repeat this procedure on each blade.
Replacing the Blades for Side
Discharge Mower Decks
Removing the Blades for Side-Discharge
Mower Deck
Replace the blades if they hit a solid object, or if the
blade is out of balance or bent.
1. Hold the spindle shaft with a wrench.
2. Remove the blade bolt, curved washer, and
blade from the spindle shaft
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Replacing the Blades
76).
(Figure 115).
1. Sail area of the blade
2. Blade
3. Curved washer
Installing the Blades for Side Discharge
Mower Decks
1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft
115).
Important:
The curved part of the blade
must point upward toward the inside of the
mower to ensure proper cutting.
2. Install the curved washer and blade bolt
115).
Note:
Install the curved-washer cone toward
the bolt head.
3. Torque the blade bolt to 115 to 150 N∙m (85 to
110 ft-lb).
Replacing the Blades for Rear
Discharge Mower Decks
Removing the Blades for Rear Discharge
Mower Decks
Replace the blades if they hit a solid object, are out
of balance, or bent.
1. Hold the blade end using a rag or a thickly
padded glove.
2. Remove the left and center blade bolt, curved
washer, and blade from the spindle shaft
116).
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4. Blade bolt
5. Spindle shaft
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