Repairs; Blade Service - Toro Groundsmaster 300 Series Service Manual

Repairs

Blade Service (Fig. 19, 20, 21)
The blade must be replaced if a solid object is hit, the
blade is out-of-balance, worn or bent. Always use genu-
ine TORO replacement blades to ensure safety and
optimum performance. Never use blades made by other
manufacturers because they could be dangerous.
CAUTION
Do not try to straighten a blade that is bent,
and never weld a broken or cracked blade.
Always use a new TORO blade to assure
continued safety certification of the product.
1 . Raise cutting unit to highest position, shut the engine
off and engage parking brake. Block cutting unit to
prevent it from falling accidentally.
2. Grasp end of blade using a rag or thickly padded
glove. Remove special screw, washer, anti-scalp cup
and blade from spindle assembly.
3. To install the blade, assemble parts in reverse order,
and make sure the blade sail is facing up. Tighten
special screw to 85 to 110 ft-lb.
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Groundsmaster 300 Series
1. Cutting blade
2. Mounting screw and washer
3. Anti-scalp cup
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Figure 19
4. Flange bolts (6)
5. Spindle housing
Repairs