Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual page 55

3. Repeat this procedure until the blade is
balanced.
Installing the Blades
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Note:
Ensure that you install the red-colored blade
on the right side.
1. Install the blade driver to the new blades with
the shear bolts and locknuts
2. Torque the shear bolts to 922 to 1130 N∙m (80
to 100 in-lb).
Note:
Align the blade-driver flats with the flats
on the shaft when installing the blade on the
mower deck.
3. Install the blade, washer, and blade bolt to the
spindle shaft (Figure
4. Torque the blade bolt to 115 to 149 N∙m (85 to
110 ft-lb).
5. Lower the mower deck to the operating position.
Refer to Lowering the Mower Deck to the
Operating Position (page
WARNING
Operating a mower deck with loose or
weakened blade bolts can be dangerous.
A loose or weakened blade bolt could
allow a blade rotating at a high speed
to come out from under the mower
deck, causing serious injury or property
damage.
• Replace the blade bolt after striking a
foreign object.
• Use only genuine Toro replacement
parts.
• Do not lubricate the threads of the
bolt or spindle before assembly.
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