Replacing The Blade - Toro 20899 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Figure 48
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 machine and check the adjustment.
Note:
If the self-propel drive is not properly
adjusted, repeat this procedure.
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2. Cable jacket

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 fuel. 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. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Tip the machine onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady
(Figure 49).
4. Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware
(Figure 49).
5. Install the new blade and all mounting hardware
(Figure 50).
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Figure 49
17).
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