Toro Groundsmaster e3200 Operator's Manual page 20

Figure 23
1. Blade retainer
2. Blade
6. 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).
Inspecting and Sharpening the
Cutting Unit Blade(s)
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Both cutting edges and the sail, which is the turned-up
portion opposite of the cutting edge, contribute to a
good quality of cut.
Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season.
Sharp blades create a clean cut without tearing or
shredding the grass blades.
Check the blades for any wear or damage. The sail
lifts the grass up straight, thereby producing an even
cut and gradually wears down during operation.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, raise the
cutting unit to the T
off the machine, remove the key, and turn the
battery-disconnect switch to the O
2. Raise the cutting unit to the S
refer to your traction unit Operator's Manual.
3. Examine the cutting ends of the blade carefully,
especially where the flat and curved parts of the
blade meet (Figure
Note:
Because sand and abrasive material
can wear away the metal that connects the flat
and curved parts of the blade, check the blade
before using the mower. If you notice wear
(Figure 24), replace the blade.
3. Washer
4. Blade bolt
position, shut
RANSPORT
position.
FF
position;
ERVICE
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1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
4. Examine the cutting edges of all of the blades
and sharpen the cutting edges if they are dull
or nicked
Note:
Sharpen only the top of the cutting
edge and maintain the original cutting angle
to ensure sharpness
remains balanced if the same amount of metal
is removed from both cutting edges.
1. Sharpen at the original angle.
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Figure 24
3. Wear/slot forming
4. Crack
(Figure 25).
(Figure 25). The blade
Figure 25
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