Removing The Blades - Toro 74919TE Operator's Manual

1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
Checking for Bent Blades
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the neutral-locked position,
and set the parking brake.
2. 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 93).
1. Measure here from blade
to hard surface
4. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge,
position A, of the blades
Note: Note this dimension.
5. Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward.
6. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge of the
blades at the same position as in step
Note: The difference between the dimensions
obtained in steps 3
(1/8 inch). If this dimension exceeds 3 mm (1/8 inch),
the blade is bent and must be replaced; refer to
Figure 92
3. Wear/slot forming
4. Crack
Figure 93
2. Position A
(Figure 93).
3 above.
and 5 must not exceed 3 mm
Removing the Blades (page 60)
Blades (page 61).
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.
1. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove.
2. Remove the blade bolt, the curved washer, and the
blade from the spindle shaft
1. Sail area of blade
2. Blade
60
and Installing the
(Figure 94).
Figure 94
3. Curved washer
4. Blade bolt