Toro 20944, Operator'S Manual

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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 fuel. 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 (page 15) .
2. Tip the machine onto its side with the dipstick
down.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
(
Figure 26 ).
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Figure 26
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(
Figure 26 ).
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(
Figure 27 ).
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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
45 N∙m (33 ft-lb).
Lubricating the Wheels
Service Interval: Yearly or before storage
Apply a few drops of No. 2 lithium grease to the ball
bearings on each of the wheels (
Figure 28 ).
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Figure 28
1. Ball bearings
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