Replacing The Blade - Toro 20899 Mode D'emploi

1. Cable mount
Important: Moving the cable jacket upward
decreases the ground speed; moving the jacket
downward increases the ground speed.
5. Tighten the nut firmly.
6. Start the mower and check the adjustment.
Note: If the self-propel drive is not properly adjusted,
repeat this procedure.

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 and balanced,
or replace it.
WARNING
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result
in serious personal injury.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Tip the machine onto its side, with the dipstick down.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
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Figure 47
2. Cable jacket
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4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure
Important: Position the curved ends of the blade
to point toward the machine housing.
(Figure
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 48
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Figure 49