Replacing The Blade - Toro 20955 Operator's Manual

1. Fuse
4. Replace the fuse in the fuse holder (Figure 25).
Note: Your mower comes with a spare fuse in the
battery compartment.
5. Install the battery compartment with the screw that
you removed in step 3.
6. Install the covering over the battery compartment.
7. Lower the rear deflector.

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 gasoline. 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 Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
(Figure 26).
Figure 25
2. Fuse holder
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure 26).
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure 27).
Important: Position the curved ends of the
blade to point toward the mower housing.
6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to
60 ft-lb (82 N-m).
Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N-m)
is very tight. While holding the blade with a
block of wood, put your weight behind the
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Figure 26
Figure 27