Removing The Blades - Toro Z355 Z-Master Operator's Manual

exceeds 1/8 inch, the blade is bent and must be
replaced. Refer to Removing the Blades, and Installing
the Blades on page 32.
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Figure 44
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 the blade.

Removing the Blades

Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove.
Remove the retainer bolt with its washer and spacer, and
the shear bolts and locknuts from the blade retainer
(Fig. 46).
Installing the Blades
Important The blades are different for each side and
rotate in opposite directions forcing clippings to the center
rear of the mower. Align cutting edges properly when
installing. Sails of blades must point towards the top of
the deck.
1. Cutting edge
Note: Use anti-seize lubricant on spindle and keyway
before installing blade retainer.
1. Install the key in the retainer and install blade retainer
to spindle (Fig. 46).
2. Install the blade, spacer, washer, and retainer bolt to
M–4852
spindle (Fig. 46).
3. Torque the retainer bolt to 85–110 ft-lb.
Important Blade should spin after blade bolt is
torqued. If not, check to make sure the spacer is installed
correctly.
4. Position the blade onto the blade retainer and secure
with shear bolts and locknuts (Fig. 46).
Important The curved part of the blade, the sail, must
be pointing upward toward the top of the mower to ensure
proper cutting.
5. Torque blade shear bolts to 90 inch-lb.
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3
4
1. Spindle
2. Key
3. Blade retainer
4. Blade
5. Sail Area of Blade
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Figure 45
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6
7
Figure 46
6. Retainer bolt
7. Spacer
8. Washer
9. Shear Bolt
10. Locknut
M–4852
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M–4458