Toro GrandStand HDX 72514 Operator's Manual page 50

Note:
The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps
(1/8 inch).
Note:
If this dimension exceeds 3 mm
(1/8 inch), replace the blade.
Removing the Blades
Replace the blades if they hit a solid object, or if the
blade is out of balance or bent.
1. Place a wrench on the flat of the spindle shaft or
hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded
glove.
2. Remove the blade bolt, bushing, and blade from
the spindle shaft
Figure 74
1. Sail area of the blade
2. Blade
3. Flat of the spindle shaft
2 and 3 must not exceed 3 mm
(Figure 74).
4. Bushing
5. Blade bolt
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. If the
blade is not balanced, file some metal off the
end of the sail area only.
1. Blade
3. Repeat this procedure until the blade is
balanced.
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Installing the Blades
WARNING
Operating a machine after incorrectly
installing the blade assembly and/or not
using genuine Toro blade and blade hardware
could allow a blade or blade component to be
thrown out from under the deck, resulting in
serious injury or death.
Always install genuine Toro blades and blade
hardware according to the instructions.
1. Install the bushing through the blade with the
bushing flange on the bottom (grass) side of
the blade.
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Figure 75
Figure 76
2. Balancer
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