Toro 09749, Operator'S Manual, Page: 30 / 48

Important:
When cleaning the chopper area, stand clear
of the output chute to avoid injury from thrown objects.
Inspecting the Chopper Tips
Upon completion of each fairway or sports field, inspect
the chopper tips for damage and replace any retaining bolts
which may have been sheared.
Note:
The chopper tips have been designed so that if an item
such as a rock is picked up, 1 of the retaining bolts is going to
shear thus preventing damage to critical components.
To remove a sheared bolt end from the chopper tip:
1. Remove the non sheared bolt securing the chopper
tip to the blade (
Figure 37 ). Remove the chopper tip
from the blade.
Figure 37
1. Chopper tip
2. Using a hack saw, cut a slot in the sheared end of the
bolt and into the chopper tip (
Figure 37 ).
3. Make sure that the slot is deep enough to engage a
straight bladed screwdriver.
4. After completing the slot, heat the sheared bolt with a
torch to soften the thread locking adhesive (
Figure 37 ).
5. Once the thread locking adhesive is softened, thread
the sheared bolt out of chopper tip (
Figure 37 ).
Note:
When installing used or new chopper tips,
always use new bolts with a patch lock feature or treat
the bolt threads with thread-locking adhesive.
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