Toro 3000D manual Cutter Blade Removal

Cutter Blade Removal

The blade must be replaced if a solid object is hit, the blade is out–of–balance or if the blade is bent. Always use genuine TORO replacement blades to be sure of safety and optimum performance. Never use replace­ ment blades made by other manufacturers because they could be dangerous.

1.Raise cutting unit to highest position, shut the en­ gine off and engage the parking brake.

2.Remove hair pin cotters and clevis pins securing height–of–cut chains to rear of deck.

3.Rotate front of deck upward and insert latch rod into front hole (service position) in latch plate.

4.Grasp end of blade using a rag or thickly padded glove. Remove blade bolt, anti–scalp cup and blade from spindle shaft.

5.Install blade–sail facing (up) toward cutting unit– with anti–scalp cup and blade bolt. Tighten blade bolt to 85–110 ft–lb (12 – 15 Kgm).

WARNING

Do not try to straighten a blade that is bent, and never weld a broken or cracked blade. Always use a new blade to assure continued safety certification of the product.

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85 – 110 ft–lb	1
(12 – 15 Kgm)

Figure 24

1.Blade bolt

2.Anti–Scalp Cup

72 inch Cutting Units

Groundsmaster 3000/3000–D Page 11 – 15 72 inch Cutting Units