Lubricating The Wheel Gears; Replacing The Blade - Toro Recycler Manual Del Operador

Lubricating the Wheel Gears

Service Interval: Yearly
1. Remove the wheel bolts on the front wheels and
remove the front wheels.
2. Apply a lubricating oil to the inner and outer sides
of the gear as shown in Figure 25.
3. Install the front wheels.

Replacing the Blade

Service Interval: Yearly
Important: You will need a torque wrench to install
the blade properly . If you do not have a torque
wrench or are uncomfortable performing this
procedure, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
Examine the blade whenever you run out of gasoline. If
the blade is damaged or cracked, replace it immediately.
If the blade edge is dull or nicked, have it sharpened or
replace it.
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
(Figure 26).
Figure 25
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure 26).
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure 27).
Important: Position the curved ends of the
blade to point toward the mower housing.
6. Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to
60 ft-lb (82 N⋅ ⋅ ⋅ m).
Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 N⋅ ⋅ ⋅ m)
is very tight. While holding the blade with a
block of wood, put your weight behind the
ratchet or wrench and tighten the bolt securely.
This bolt is very difficult to overtighten.
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Figure 26
Figure 27