Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual page 67

1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
Checking for Bent Blades
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Shut off 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.
4. Measure from a level surface to the cutting
edge, position A, of the blades
1. Measure here from blade
to hard surface
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
above.
Figure 96
3. Wear/slot forming
4. Crack
(Figure
Figure 97
2. Position A
Note:
obtained in steps
mm (1/8 inch).
Note:
inch), the blade is bent and must be replaced.
A blade that is bent or damaged could
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break apart and could seriously injure or
kill you or bystanders.
• Always replace a bent or damaged
• Do not file or create sharp notches in
Removing the Blades
Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the
blade is out of balance, or if the blade 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 nonconformance
with safety standards.
1. Hold the blade end using a rag or a
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thickly-padded glove.
2. Remove the blade bolt, the curved washer, and
the blade from the spindle shaft
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1. Sail area of the blade
2. Blade
4
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The difference between the dimensions
4 and 6
If this dimension exceeds 3 mm (1/8
WARNING
blade with a new blade.
the edges or surfaces of the blade.
Figure 98
3. Curved washer
4. Blade bolt
must not exceed 3
(Figure 98).
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