Toro TimeMaster 20976, Operator'S Manual

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4. Install the blade-drive system cover that you
previously removed.
Servicing the Blades
Service Interval: Yearly
Important:
You will need a torque wrench to
install the blades properly. If you do not have a
torque wrench or are uncomfortable performing
this procedure, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
Examine the blades whenever you run out of fuel. If
the blades are damaged or cracked, replace them
immediately. If the blade edges are dull or nicked,
have them sharpened and balanced, or replace them.
DANGER
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a
piece of the blade could be thrown toward you
or bystanders, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
• Inspect the blades periodically for wear or
damage.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Note:
Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting
season, because sharp blades cut cleanly without
tearing or shredding the grass blades.
Preparing to Service the Cutting
Blades
1. Lock the handle in the vertical position ( Figure
41 ); refer to Adjusting the Handle Height (page
11) .
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Figure 41
1. Handle locked in the vertical position
2. Tip the machine onto its side, with the dipstick
down, until the upper handle rests on the ground.
Inspecting the Blades
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Inspect the cutting edges ( Figure 42 ). If the
edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove the
blades and have them sharpened or replace
them.
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Figure 42
1. Cutting edge 3. Wear/slot forming
2. Curved area 4. Crack
2. Inspect the blades themselves, especially the
curved area (
Figure 42 ). If you notice any
damage, wear, or a slot forming in this area,
immediately replace it with a new blade.
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