Toro Recycler 22 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 17

Figure 29
This figure is simplified for the purpose of clarity.
3. Tighten the nut on the cable support.
Replacing the Blade
Service Interval: Yearly—Replace the blade or have
it sharpened (more frequently if the
edge dulls quickly).
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.
2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Remove the 2 blade nuts and the stiffener (Figure 30).
1. Blade nuts
4. Remove the blade (Figure 30).
5. Install the new blade (Figure 30).
6. Install the stiffener you previously removed.
7. Install the blade nuts and torque them to 15 to
27 ft-lb (20 to 37 N-m).
Cleaning the Blade Brake
Clutch Shield
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Clean the blade brake clutch shield yearly to prevent the
blade from stalling while you mow.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
3. Remove the 2 blade nuts and the stiffener (Figure 31).
1. Blade nuts
2. Stiffener
3. Blade
4. Remove the blade (Figure 31).
5. Remove the blade driver and disk (Figure 31).
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Figure 30
2. Stiffener
Figure 31
4. Blade driver
5. Disk
6. Blade brake clutch shield