Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual page 57

5. If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming
in this area (Figure
new blade.
1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
6. Lower the mower deck into operating position;
refer to Lowering the Mower Deck to the
Operating Position (page
Checking for Bent Blades
1. Move the speed-control lever to the N
position to stop the machine.
2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
shut off the engine, and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
3. Rotate 1 blade as shown in
4. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge
at position A of the blade
dimension.
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1. Measure here from blade
to hard surface.
5. Rotate the opposite end of the blade to position
A.
70), immediately install a
Figure 70
3. Wear/slot forming
4. Crack
17).
EUTRAL
Figure 71.
(Figure 71). Note this
Figure 71
2. Position A
6. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge
of the blade at the same position as in step
above.
Note:
The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps
1/8 inch (3 mm). If this dimension exceeds
1/8 inch (3 mm), the blade is bent and must be
replaced; refer to
58) and Installing the Blades (page
7. Repeat the previous steps for the opposite
blade.
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WARNING
A blade that is bent or damaged could
break apart and could seriously injure or
kill you or bystanders.
• Always replace bent or damaged
blade with a new blade.
• Never file or create sharp notches in
the edges or surfaces of blade.
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3 and 6 must not exceed
Removing the Blades (page
59).
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