Toro TimeMaster 20976, Operator'S Manual

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DANGER
If you allow a blade to wear, a slot will
form between the sail and flat part of the
blade. Eventually a piece of the blade
may break off and be thrown from under
the housing, possibly resulting in serious
injury to you or bystanders.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear
or damage.
• Never try to straighten a blade that
is bent or weld a broken or cracked
blade.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
3. Check for bent blades; refer to Checking for
Bent Blades (page 24) .
Checking for Bent Blades
1. Rotate the blades to the position shown in
Figure 43 .
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Figure 43
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 43 ), and
record both dimensions.
3. Rotate the blades so that their opposite ends
are at locations
A and B ( Figure 43 ).
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 3
mm (1/8 inch), the blade is bent and you will
need to replace it. Refer to
Removing the Blades
(page 25) and Installing the Blades (page 25) .
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.
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