3. SLowly pull mower backward while control bar
is gradually moved toward handle. Adjustment is
correct when:
• mower does not creep forward when traction is
disengaged
control bar is at a comfortable operating distance
from the handle for operator's hand when
disengaging and engaging the self-propelled
drive.
Note:
Do not overadjust cable. Cable should
be just tight enough to make wheels
tuna when control bar is at a distance
t'rom the handle that is comfortable for
operator's hand. Overadjnsting may
require excessive operator el'fort to
engage or disengage self-propelled
drive.
If you need help, see your Authorized Toro Service
Dealer.
Blade
A straight sharp blade provides maximum cutting
performance. Regularly inspect and sharpen blade.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Blade is sharp.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with sharp blade can cause serious
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Wear gloves or wrap sharp edges of tile
blade with a rag.
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Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 9).
Remove key from switch on electric start model.
Drain gasoline fi'om fuel tank. See Drain
Gasoline section.
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4.
.
Tip mower on its left side (Fig. 24).
INSPECTING BLADE--Carefully examine
blade for sharpness and wear, especially where
fiat and curved parts meet (Fig. 25). Since sand
and abrasive material can wear away the metal
that connects the fiat and curved parts of the
blade, check blade before using the mower. If a
slot or wear is noticed, (Fig. 25B & C), replace
blade. Refer to step 5.
REMOVING BLADE--Grasp end of blade
using a rag or thickly padded glove. Remove
blade bolt, lock washer, accelerator, and blade
(Fig. 24).
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• A worn or damaged blade could break and
a piece of blade could be thrown in
operator's or bystander's direction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• A thrown piece of blade could cause serious
personal injury or death to operator or
bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Inspect blade periodically for wear or
damage.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
Note:
For best performance, install new blade
betbre cutting season begins. During
the year, file down small nicks to
maintain the cutting edge.
,
SHARPENING BLADE--Using a file, sharpen
top side of blade (side facing mower housing)
and maintain original cutting angle (Fig. 26).
The blade will remain balanced if the same
amount of material is removed from both cutting
edges.
IMPORTANT: Check balance of blade by putting
it on a blade balancer. An inexpensive balancer
can be purchased at a hardware store. A balanced
blade will stay in a horizontal position and an
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