Figure 16
1.
Blade bolt
2.
Lockwasher
3.
Anti-scalp cup
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wear. Replace defective parts.
5.
To assemble the castor wheel, push the bushing into wheel
hub. Slide the bearing into the wheel hub. Push the other
bushing into the open end of the wheel hub to captivate the
bearing inside the wheel hub.
6.
Carefully slide the spanner through the bushings and the
wheel hub.
7.
Install the castor wheel assembly between the castor fork and
secure in place with a capscrew and locknut.
8.
Lubricate the castor wheel bearing through the grease fitting,
using No. 2 general purpose lithium base grease.
REMOVING THE CUTTER BLADE
(Fig 16)
The blade must be replaced if a solid object is hit, the blade is out-
of-balance or if the blade is bent. Always use genuine TORO
replacement blades to be sure of safety and optimum performance.
Never use replacement blades made by other manufacturers
because they could be dangerous.
1.
Raise the cutting unit to highest position, shut the engine off
and engage the parking brake. Block the cutting unit to pre-
vent it from falling accidentally.
2.
Grasp the end of blade using a rag or thickly padded glove.
Remove the blade bolt, lockwasher, anti-scalp cup and blade
from the spindle shaft.
3.
Install the blade–sail facing toward the cutting unit with an
anti-scalp cup, lockwasher and blade bolt. Tighten the blade
bolt to 85-110 ft-lb.
•
Trying to straighten a blade that is bent or welding
a broken or cracked blade may result in serious
personal injury and/or discontinued safety certifi-
cation of the product
•
Do not try to straighten a blade that is bent, and
never weld a broken or cracked blade.
•
Always replace a damaged blade
CAUTION