Toro TimeMaster 20199, Operator'S Manual

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Checking for Bent Blades
1. Rotate the blades to the position shown in Figure 42.
B
B
2
1
3
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Figure 42
1. Front of cutting deck 3. Measure from the cutting
edge to a smooth, level
surface
2. Measure at locations A
and B
2. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edges
at locations
A and B (Figure 42), and record both
dimensions.
3. Rotate the blades so that their opposite ends are at
locations
A and B (Figure 42).
4. Repeat the measurements in step 2 and record them.
Note:
If the difference between the dimensions A
and B obtained in steps 2 and 4 exceeds 1/8 in (3
mm), the blade is bent and you will need to replace
it. Refer to Removing the Blades (page 21) and
Installing the Blades (page 22).
WARNING
A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart
and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders.
• Always replace a bent or damaged blade with
a new blade.
• Never file or create sharp notches in the edges
or surfaces of a blade.
Removing the Blades
Replace the blades when the machine hits a solid object or
when a blade is out of balance or bent. Use only genuine
Toro replacement blades.
1. Use a block of wood to hold each blade steady and turn
the blade bolt counterclockwise as shown in Figure 43.
Figure 43
2. Remove each blade as shown in Figure 44.
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1
2
3
4
Figure 44
1. Spindle (2) 3. Blade (2)
2. Blade driver (2) 4. Blade bolt (2)
3. Inspect the pins on the blade drivers for wear and
damage.
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