How to Replace the Blade on a Toro Rear Drive Walk Behind Mulcher Mower
After a season's worth of mowing, the blade on a Toro self-propelled walk-behind mulching mower can become dull and ineffective. The blade can be removed, sharpened and reinstalled, or simply replaced with a new one purchased at a Toro dealer or home improvement retailer. Toro recommends examining the blade whenever the mower runs out of fuel. This is a good practice to remember, because if the blade needs to be sharpened or replaced, it is easier and less messy to accomplish when the gasoline tank is empty. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Place the mower on its side so it rests with the air filter in the up position. Position a piece of wood between the blade and the side of the mower to block the blade from rotating while loosening the blade bolt.
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Loosen the blade bolt with a socket wrench. Remove each piece of mounting hardware and place it to the side in the order in which it was removed. Remove the blade.
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Place the new or newly sharpened blade on the blade spindle. Position the curved ends of the blade so they point away from bottom of the mower deck.
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Replace the mounting hardware in the order in which it was removed. Hand-tighten the blade bolt on the spindle until the blade and the hardware are secure on the spindle.
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Position the wood block in the mower housing to stop the blade from rotating while you tighten the blade bolt. Put your weight behind the wrench or ratchet while you tighten to make sure the bolt is secure.
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Tips & Warnings
Tighten the blade bolt as much as possible. It is very difficult to overtighten and it is important to have it as secure as possible.
Wear gloves when working with a mower blade. In lieu of gloves, wrap the blade with a thick towel to avoid injury.
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