Leveling The Mower Deck - Toro 72098 Operator's Manual

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.
Figure 73
1. Sharpen at original angle.
2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a
blade balancer (Figure
Note:
If the blade stays in a horizontal position,
the blade is balanced and can be used.
Note:
If the blade is not balanced, file some
metal off the end of the sail area only
Figure 74
1. Blade
3. Repeat this procedure until the blade is
balanced.
Installing the Blades
1. Install the bushing through the blade with the
bushing flange on the bottom (grass) side of the
blade (Figure 75).
Figure 75
1. Bushing
(Figure 73).
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(Figure
2. Balancer
2. Install the bushing/blade assembly into the
spindle shaft
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1. Top spindle nut
2. Flat of the spindle shaft
3. Apply copper-based lubricant or grease to the
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threads of the blade bolt as needed to prevent
seizing. Install the blade bolt finger-tight.
4. Place a wrench on the flat of the spindle shaft
and torque the blade bolt to 75 to 81 N∙m (55
to 60 ft-lb).
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Leveling the Mower Deck

Setting up the Machine
Note:
Ensure that the mower deck is level before
matching the height of cut (HOC).
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. Check tire pressure of the drive tires.
If needed, adjust to 124 kPa (18 psi).
4. Position the mower to the 102 mm (4 inches)
height-of-cut position.
Leveling the Center Deck and
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Wing Decks
1. Raise the center deck and fold the wings by
pressing down at the rear of the deck-lift switch.
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(Figure 76).
Figure 76
3. Blade bolt
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