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Replacing the Blade
Cleaning the Mower
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.
Warning
The mower may dislodge material from under the
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 or replace it.
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housing.
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WearStay ineyetheprotection.operating position (behind the
handle).Do not allow bystanders in the area.
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Warning
1.
With the engine
The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can
result in serious personal injury.
running on a flat paved
surface, spray a stream
of water in front of the
right rear wheel.
Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
1.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
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plug and hook it onto the retaining post. Refer to
Preparing for Maintenance on page 10.
The water will splash into the path of the blade,
cleaning out the clippings.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Tip the mower onto its side (with the air filter up).
Use a block of wood to hold the blade steady.
Remove the blade, saving all mounting hardware.
Install the new blade and all mounting hardware.
2.
and move the mower to a dry area.
When no more clippings come out, stop the water
3.
Run the engine for a few minutes to dry the
housing to prevent it from rusting.
Important: Position the curved ends of the blade to
point toward the mower housing.
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6.
60
Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade bolt to
ft-lb (82 N⋅m).
Important: A bolt torqued to 60 ft-lb (82 NVm) 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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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, Toro Lawn Mower Manual |
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| Tags | Toro 20017 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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| Document Type | Operator's Manual |
| Language | English |
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