Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series, Operator'S Manual

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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.
• Do not file or create sharp notches in
the edges or surfaces of the blade.
Removing the Blades
Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the
blade is out of balance, or if the blade is bent. To
ensure optimum performance and continued safety
conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro
replacement blades. Replacement blades made by
other manufacturers may result in nonconformance
with safety standards.
1. Hold the blade end using a rag or a
thickly-padded glove.
2. Remove the blade bolt, the curved washer, and
the blade from the spindle shaft (
Figure 95 ).
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Figure 95
1. Sail area of the blade 3. Curved washer
2. Blade 4. Blade bolt
Sharpening the Blades
1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both
ends of the blade (
Figure 96 ).
Note:
Maintain the original angle.
Note:
The blade retains its balance if the same
amount of material is removed from both cutting
edges.
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Figure 96
1. Sharpen at original angle.
2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a
blade balancer (
Figure 97 ).
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