Toro TITAN HD 1500 Series Operator's Manual page 77

3. Remove the right blade bolt (left-hand threaded
bolt), curved washer, and blade from the spindle
shaft (Figure 117).
Note:
Note the blade type and where each
blade is installed. See
position.
Figure 116
Left and Center Spindle Shown
1. Sail area of the blade
2. Blade
3. Curved washer
Installing the Blades for Rear Discharge
Mower Decks
Important:
The right blade on this mower
deck is counter-rotating and uses a left-hand
threaded blade bolt. Use
placement of the mower blades.
1. Install the left and center blades, curved
washers, and blade bolts to the spindle shafts
(Figure 116 and Figure
Note:
Ensure the curved part of the blade is
pointing upward toward the inside of the mower
deck to ensure proper cutting.
Note:
Ensure the curved-washer cone is
installed toward the bolt head
2. Install the right blade, curved washer, and blade
bolt (left-hand threaded bolt) to the spindle shaft
(Figure 116 and Figure
3. Torque the blade bolts to 115 to 150 N∙m (85 to
110 ft-lb); refer to
Figure 117 for the correct
4. Blade bolt
5. Spindle shaft
Figure 117 for the correct
117).
(Figure 116).
117).
Figure 117.
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1. Front of mower deck
2. Right-hand threaded blade
bolts
3. Regular blades
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.
1. Sharpen at original angle.
2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on
a blade balancer
Note:
If the blade stays in a horizontal position,
the blade is balanced and can be used.
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Figure 117
4. Counter-rotating blade
5. Left-hand threaded blade
bolt
(Figure 118).
Figure 118
(Figure 119).
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