Toro GrandStand TURBO FORCE 74513, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 73
1. Cutting edge 3. Wear/slot forming
2. Curved area 4. Crack
Checking for Bent Blades
1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward
and backward.
2. Measure from a level surface to the cutting
edge, position
A , of the blades ( Figure 74 ).
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Figure 74
1. Measure here from blade
to hard surface 2. Position A
3. Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward.
4. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge
of the blades at the same position as in step
2
above.
Note:
The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps 2 and 3 must not exceed 3 mm
(1/8 inch).
Note:
If this dimension exceeds 3 mm
(1/8 inch), replace the blade.
WARNING
A blade that is bent or damaged could
break apart and could critically injure
you or bystanders.
• Always replace a bent or damaged
blade with a new blade.
• Do not file or create sharp notches in
the edges or surfaces of the blade.
Removing the Blades
Replace the if a blade hits a solid object, is out
of balance, or is bent. For best performance and
continued safety conformance of the machine, use
genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement
blades made by other manufacturers may result in
non-conformance with safety standards.
1. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded
glove.
2. Remove the blade bolt, curved washer, and
blade from the spindle shaft (
Figure 75 ).
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Figure 75
1. Sail area of the blade 3. Curved washer
2. Blade 4. Blade bolt
Sharpening the Blades
1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both
ends of the blade (
Figure 76 ).
Note:
Maintain the original angle.
Note:
The blade retains its balance if the same
amount of material is removed from both cutting
edges.
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