Service Manual

MOWER DECKS

6-28 Toro Z Master G3 3000/5000/6000 Series Service Manual

Inspecting the Blades Checking for Bent Blades

2. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area (Fig.

098). If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot

forming in this area (Fig. 463), immediately install a

new blade.

A. Cutting edge C. Wear/slot forming

B. Curved Area D. Crack

1. Measure here from 2. Position A

blade to hard surface

1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the

motion control levers to the neutral locked position

and set the parking brake.

2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all

moving parts to stop before leaving the operating

position.

3. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and

backward (Fig. 464). Measure from a level surface to

the cutting edge, position A, of the blades (Fig. 464).

Note this dimension.

Fig. 463 g. 98 G006530

Fig. 464 g. 99 G000975

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

1. Inspect the cutting edges (Fig. 463).

Note: If the edges are not sharp or have nicks,

remove and sharpen the blades. Refer to

“Sharpening the Blades” on page 6-30.