Replacing The Blade - Toro Recycler SmartStow 20340 Operator's Manual

8 through 10
is correct.
•
If the oil level on the dipstick is too high,
drain the excess oil until the oil level on the
dipstick is correct.
Important:
If the oil level in the engine is too
low or too high and you run the engine, you
may damage the engine.
11. Install the dipstick into the oil-fill tube securely.
12. Recycle the used oil properly.

Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Yearly
Important:
You will need a torque wrench to
install the blade properly. If you do not have a
torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing
this procedure, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of fuel. If the
blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.
If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened
and balanced, or replace it.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Refer to Maintenance (page
2. Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
(Figure 29).
until the oil level on the dipstick
20).
Figure 29
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure 29).
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure 30).
Important:
blade to point toward the machine housing.
6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt
to 82 N∙m (60 ft-lb).
Important:
ft-lb) is very tight. While holding the blade
with a block of wood, put your weight
behind the ratchet or wrench and tighten the
bolt securely. This bolt is very difficult to
overtighten.
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Figure 30
Position the curved ends of the
A bolt torqued to 82 N∙m (60
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