Servicing The Cutting Blades - Toro TimeMaster 20199 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Cutting Blades

Service Interval: Yearly
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install the
blades properly. If you do not have a torque wrench or
are uncomfortable performing this procedure, contact
an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blades for sharpness and any wear or damage
whenever you run out of gasoline. If the blade edges are
dull or nicked, have them sharpened or replace the blades.
If a blade is worn, bent, damaged or cracked, replace it
immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade.
DANGER
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece
of the blade could be thrown toward the operator
or a bystander, resulting in serious personal injury
or death.
• Inspect the blades periodically for wear or
damage.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Note: Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season,
because sharp blades cut cleanly without tearing or shredding
the grass blades.
Preparing to Service the Cutting Blades
1. Lock the handle in the vertical position (Figure 40);
refer to Adjusting the Handle Height (page 10).
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Figure 40
1. Handle locked in the vertical position
2. Tip the machine onto its side, with the dipstick down,
until the upper handle rests on the ground.
WARNING
The blades are sharp; contacting a blade could
result in serious personal injury.
• Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
• Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
Inspecting the Blades
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Inspect the cutting edges (Figure 41). If the edges are
1. Cutting edge
2. Curved area
2. Inspect the blades themselves, especially the curved
3. Check for bent blades; refer to
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not sharp or have nicks, remove the blades and have
them sharpened or replace them.
Figure 41
area (Figure 41). If you notice any damage, wear, or a
slot forming in this area, immediately replace it with
a new blade.
DANGER
If you allow a blade to wear, a slot will form
between the sail and flat part of the blade.
Eventually a piece of the blade may break
off and be thrown from under the housing,
possibly resulting in serious injury to you or
bystanders.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
• Never try to straighten a blade that is bent
or weld a broken or cracked blade.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Checking for Bent Blades (page 21).
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3. Wear/slot forming
4. Crack