B
B
2
1
3
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Figure 33
1.
Front of cutting deck
3.
Measure form the cutting
edge to a smooth, level
suface
2.
Measure at locations A
and B
2.
Measure from a level surface to the cutting edges
at locations
A
and
B
, (Figure 33), and record both
dimensions.
3.
Rotate the blades so that their opposite ends are at
locations
A
and
B
.
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 inch, replace
the blades; refer to Removing the Blades (page 21) and
Installing the Blades (page 21).
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 they strike a solid object, are out of
balance, bent, or worn. 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 34.
Figure 34
2.
Remove each blade as shown in Figure 35.
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1
2
3
4
Figure 35
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.
Installing the Blades
1.
Install the first blade so that it is horizontal, along with
all mounting hardware as shown in Figure 35.
Note:
Tighten the bolt with your fingers.
Important:
Position the curved ends of the blades
to point toward the machine housing. Be sure to
nest the raised areas on each blade driver with the
recesses in the head of its corresponding spindle,
and the pins on the other side of each blade driver
with the holes in its corresponding blade.
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