Blade Service (continued)
Removing the Blades
1. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly padded glove.
2. Remove the blade as shown.
Sharpening the Blades
1. Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both
ends of the blade. Ensure to maintain the
original angle
Note:
from both cutting edges so that the blade
retains its balance.
2. Check the balance of the blade
on a blade balancer
Note:
position, the blade is balanced and can be
used.
If the blade is not balanced, file some metal off the end of the sail area only.
3. Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced.
Installing the Blades
Operating a machine after incorrectly installing the blade assembly and/or not using
genuine Toro blade and blade hardware could allow a blade or blade component to be
thrown out from under the deck, resulting in serious injury or death.
Always install genuine Toro blades and blade hardware according to the instructions.
3465-582A
.
Remove the same amount of material
.
If the blade stays in a horizontal
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by putting it
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WARNING
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