Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual page 58

Removing the Blades
Note:
Make note of the red-colored blade position.
From the normal user position, it is located on the
right side.
Replace a blades if it hits a solid object, 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. Lift the mower deck and secure in the raised
position. Refer to
Service Position (page
2. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded
glove.
3. Remove the blade, washer, and blade bolt that
secures the blade and blade driver
Figure 72
1. Blade bolt
2. Washer
3. Shear bolts
4. Remove the blade driver from the existing blade
(Figure 72).
Raising the Mower Deck into
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4. Blade driver
5. Lock nuts
Sharpening the Blades
1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both
ends of the blade
Note:
Maintain the original angle.
Note:
The blade retains its balance if the same
amount of material is removed from both cutting
edges.
1. Sharpen at original angle.
72).
2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a
blade balancer
Note:
If the blade stays in a horizontal position,
the blade is balanced and can be used.
Note:
If the blade is not balanced, file some
metal off the end of the sail area only
1. Blade
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3. Repeat this procedure until the blade is
balanced.
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(Figure 73).
Figure 73
(Figure 74).
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Figure 74
2. Balancer
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