Installing The Blade; Cleaning; Removing Debris From The Machine - Toro 23522 Operator's Manual

2. For straight blades only, check the balance
of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer
(Figure 39).
If the blade is not balanced, file some metal
off the back side of the blade (opposite of the
cutting edge) only
Repeat this procedure until the blade is
balanced.
Note:
If the blade stays in a horizontal position,
the blade is balanced.
Figure 39
1. Blade

Installing the Blade

Flail Blade Only
1. Attach the blade to the spindle cup assembly
using the blade bolt and curved washer
36).
Note:
Ensure that cupped side of the washer
faces the blade, and the convex side of the
blade faces the spindle cup.
2. Torque the bolt to 136 to 149 N∙m (100 to 110
ft-lb).
3. To install only the flail blades, secure the flails
to the end of the blade using the flail bolt and a
new nut for each flail
to 103 to 127 N∙m (76 to 94 ft-lb).
Note:
Always replace a removed flail nut with
a new nut.
Note:
Secure the flails to the bottom of the
blade, not the top.
Straight Blade Only
1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft
37).
Note:
Ensure that the convex side of the blade
faces the spindle cup.
2. Install the curved washer (cupped side toward
the blade) and blade bolt
3. Torque the blade bolt to 136 to 149 N∙m (100
to 110 ft-lb).
(Figure 36).
2. Balancer
(Figure
(Figure 36). Torque the nut
(Figure
(Figure 37).

Cleaning

Removing Debris from the
Machine
Regular cleaning and washing increases the lifespan
of the machine. Clean the machine directly after use.
Check before cleaning that the fuel tank cap is
properly in place to avoid getting water in the tank.
Use care when using a high-pressure sprayer,
because it can damage warning decals, instruction
signs, and the engine.
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