Toro Z Master Professional 7500-D Series Operator's Manual page 60

1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
Checking for Bent Blades
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, 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 (Figure
4. Measure from a level surface to the cutting
edge, position A, of the blades
1. Position A
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 4.
Note:
The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps
mm (1/8 inch).
Figure 76
3. Wear/slot forming
4. Crack
EUTRAL
77).
(Figure
Figure 77
2. Measure here from the
blade to a hard surface.
4 and 5 must not exceed 3
Note:
inch), the blade is bent and must be replaced.
A blade that is bent or damaged could
break apart and could seriously injure or
kill you or bystanders.
• Always replace bent or damaged
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• Never file or create sharp notches in
Removing the Blades
Replace a blade if it hits an object, if the blade is out
of balance, or if the blade is bent. To ensure optimum
performance and continued safety conformance of
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LOCK
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 thickly
padded glove.
2. Remove the blade bolt, curved washer, and
blade from the spindle shaft
77).
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1. Sail area of the blade
2. Blade
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If this dimension exceeds 3 mm (1/8
DANGER
blade with a new blade.
the edges or surfaces of blade.
Figure 78
3. Curved washer
4. Blade bolt
(Figure 78).
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