Toro TimeCutter SW5425, Operator'S Manual

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Releasing the Electric Brake
The electric brake can be release by manually rotating the
link arms forward. Once the electric brake is energized, the
brake will reset.
To release the brake:
Figure 42
1. Brake link arm on the electric brake control module
2. Left rear tire
1. Turn the ignition key to the
OFF
position or disconnect
the battery.
2. Locate the shaft on the electric brake where the brake
link arms are connected (
Figure 42 ).
3. Rotate the shaft forward to release the brake ( Figure
42 ).
Mower Maintenance
Servicing the Cutting Blades
Maintain sharp and balanced blades throughout the cutting
season, because sharp blades cut cleanly without tearing or
shredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding turns grass
brown at the edges, which slows growth, and increases the
chance of disease.
Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any
wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the
blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace
it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. For
convenient sharpening and replacement, keep extra blades
on hand.
WARNING
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece
of the blade could be thrown at you or bystanders,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Before Inspecting or Servicing the
Blades
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
blade-control switch, engage the parking brake, shut off the
engine, and remove the key.
Inspecting the Blades
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the
cutting blades.
1. Inspect the cutting edges ( Figure 43 ).
Note:
If the edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove
and sharpen the blades; refer to Sharpening the Blades
(page 40) .
2. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area ( Figure
43 ).
Note:
If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot
forming in this area (item 3 in Figure 43 ), immediately
install a new blade.
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