from top of the cutting unit.
4.
Loosen the flange nut securing the idler pulley to
release belt tension.
5.
Rotate blades until the ends face forward and back-
ward. Measure from the floor to the front tip of the
cutting edge and remember this dimension. Then
rotate the same blade so its opposite end is forward
and measure again. The difference between dimen-
sions must not exceed
1
⁄
8
of an inch. If dimension
exceeds
1
⁄
8
of an inch, replace the blade because it is
bent. Make sure to measure all blades.
6.
Compare measurements of the outer blades with the
center blade. the center blade must not be more than
3
⁄
8
of an inch lower than the outer blades. If the cen-
ter blade is more than
3
⁄
8
of an inch lower than the
outer blades, go to step 7 and add shims between the
spindle housing and bottom of the cutting unit.
7.
Remove the capscrews, flatwashers, lockwashers and
nuts from the outer spindle in the area where shims
must be added. To raise or lower the blade, add a
shim, Part No. 3256-24, between the spindle housing
and bottom of the cutting unit. Continue to check
alignment of blades and add shims until the tips of
the blades are within the required dimension.
IMPORTANT: Do not use more than three shims
at any one hole location. Use decreasing numbers
of shims in adjacent holes if more than one shim is
added to any one hole location.
8.
Readjust the idler pulley. Reinstall the belt covers.
IDENTIFICATION AND ORDERING
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS
The cutting deck has two identification numbers: a model
number and a serial number. The two numbers are
stamped into a plate located on the left rear hanger bracket
of the mower deck. In any correspondence concerning the
mower, supply the model and serial numbers to assure that
correct information and replacement parts are obtained.
To order replacement parts from an authorized TORO
20
Distributor, supply the following information:
1.
Model and serial numbers of the machine.
2.
Part number, description and quantity of parts
desired.
Note: Do not order by reference number if a parts
catalog is being used; use the part number.
