Maintaining The Cutting Blades; Checking And Replacing The Blades - Toro 23510 Operator's Manual

move the carriage to the left, tightening the belt; then
secure the 4 mounting nuts and bolts
6. Install the belt cover using the hardware retained in
step 3.
Maintaining the Cutting
(Figure 25).
Blades
Checking and Replacing the
Blades
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the blades
When the cutting blades are worn down and no longer
functioning properly, replace them as follows:
Important: Perform this procedure when the fuel tank
is empty or nearly empty.
1. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
2. Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the off position, and
3. Remove the 4 bolts, lock washers, and 2 spacers
4. Remove the blade drive belt from the machine.
5. Tilt the machine rearward until the upper handle
6. Lower the cutting blades to the lowest position.
7. Spin the cutting blade assembly. It should spin freely.
8. Inspect the blades for damage and wear, and replace
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for wear or damage.
remove the spark-plug wire. Engage the parking brake.
drain the fuel from the fuel tank; refer to
the Fuel Tank (page 22).
securing the belt cover on the left side of the machine,
and remove the cover.
rests on the ground, and place a jack stand under the
machine.
Note: If necessary, use 2 people to tilt the machine
rearward.
CAUTION
Raising the machine and relying solely
on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be
dangerous. The mechanical or hydraulic
jacks may not provide enough support or may
malfunction allowing the machine to fall,
which could cause injury.
Do not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic
jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands
or equivalent support.
If it makes a grinding noise and is halting, the bearings
are worn; replace them when the blades are replaced.
them as required.
Emptying