Servicing The Front Roller - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D Operator's Manual

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Inspect the cutting edges of all the blades,

sharpen the cutting edges if they are dull or

nicked, sharpen only the top of the cutting edge,

and maintain the original cutting angle to ensure

sharpness

(Figure

Note:

The blade remains balanced if the same

amount of metal is removed from both cutting

edges.

Figure 72

1. Sharpen at this angle only.

To check the blade for being straight and

parallel, lay the blade on a level surface and

check its ends.

Note:

The ends of the blade must be slightly

lower than the center, and the cutting edge must

be lower than the heel of the blade. This blade

produces a good quality of cut and requires

minimal power from the engine. By contrast,

replace a blade that is higher at the ends than

the center or the cutting edge is higher than the

heel, because the blade is bent or warped.

Install the blade with the sail facing toward the

cutting deck, with the anti-scalp cup and blade

bolt.

Tighten the blade bolt to 115 to 149 N∙m (85

to110 ft-lb).

72).

Checking the Blade Stopping Time

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

The blades of the cutting deck should completely stop

in 7 seconds after you shut down the cutting deck.

Note:

Ensure that the decks are lowered onto a

clean section of turf or hard surface to avoid thrown

dust and debris.

To verify the stopping time, have a second person

stand back from the deck at least 6 m (20 ft) and

watch the blades on 1 of the cutting decks. Shut

the cutting decks down and record the time that it

takes for the blades to come to a complete stop. If

the time is longer than 7 seconds, the braking valve

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needs adjustment; contact your Toro Distributor for

assistance in making this adjustment.