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1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
2.
Inspect the blades themselves, especially the
curved area
(Figure
damage, wear, or a slot forming in this area,
immediately replace it with a new blade.
WARNING
If you allow a blade to wear, a slot will
form between the sail and flat part of the
blade. Eventually a piece of the blade
may break off and be thrown from under
the housing, possibly resulting in serious
injury to you or bystanders.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear
or damage.
• Never try to straighten a blade that
is bent or weld a broken or cracked
blade.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
3.
Check for bent blades; refer to
Bent Blades (page
Checking for Bent Blades
1.
Rotate the blades to the position shown in
Figure
28.
Figure 27
3. Wear/slot forming
4. Crack
27). If you notice any
Checking for
22).
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1. Front of cutting deck
2. Measure at locations A
and B
2.
Measure from a level surface to the cutting
edges at locations A and B
record both dimensions.
3.
Rotate the blades so that their opposite ends
are at locations A and B
4.
Repeat the measurements in step
them.
Note:
If the difference between the dimensions
A and B obtained in steps
mm (1/8 inch), the blade is bent and you will
need to replace it. Refer to
(page 22)
WARNING
A blade that is bent or damaged could break
apart and could seriously injure or kill you or
bystanders.
• Always replace a bent or damaged blade
with a new blade.
• Never file or create sharp notches in the
edges or surfaces of a blade.
Removing the Blades
Replace the blades when the machine hits a solid
object or when a blade is out of balance or bent. Use
only genuine Toro replacement blades.
1.
Use a block of wood to hold each blade steady
and turn the blade bolt counterclockwise as
shown in
22
Figure 28
3. Measure from the cutting
edge to a smooth, level
surface
(Figure
(Figure
2
and
Removing the Blades
and
Installing the Blades (page
Figure
29.
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28), and
28).
2
and record
4
exceeds 3
23).
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