Removing The Blades - Toro 30534 Operator's Manual

1. Cutting Edge
2. Sail Area
Checking for Bent Blades
1. Disengage the PTO, release the traction pedal and set
the parking brake.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position, stop the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and
backward (Figure 66). Measure from a level surface to
the cutting edge, position A, of the blades (Figure 66).
Note this dimension.
Figure 65
3. Wear/slot Forming
4. Crack
1. Measure here from blade
to hard surface
4. Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward.
5. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge of
the blades at the same position as in step 3 above.
The difference between the dimensions obtained in
steps 3 and 4 must not exceed 3 mm (1/8 inch). If this
dimension exceeds 3 mm (1/8 inch), the blade is bent
and must be replaced; refer to Removing the Blades
and Installing the Blades.
WARNING
A blade that is bent or damaged could break
apart and could seriously injure or kill you or
bystanders.
• Always replace bent or damaged blade
with a new blade.
• Never file or create sharp notches in the
edges or surfaces of blade.

Removing the Blades

Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is
out of balance or 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 non-conformance with
safety standards.
WARNING
Contact with a sharp blade can cause serious injury.
Wear gloves or wrap sharp edges of the blade with
a rag.
1. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove.
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Figure 66
2. Position A