Toro GROUNDSMASTER 345 - Manual (Page 82)

Cutting Units TORO GM 345/325-D 80
Special tools Helpful Hints
1. Blade balancing tool
OTC PN. TOR4029 or equivalent
2. Blade holding fixture
OTC PN. TOR4030 or equivalent
3. Portable bench grinder
OTC PN TOR4031 or equivalent
1. Fill the spindle bearing housing with grease
when replacing the bearings. (This assures that
the upper bearing gets grease when the spindle
is greased).
2. The small inside spacer ring does not have a
groove in the spindle to sit in. Install the ring on
the spindle between the bearings.
3. Mower blade bolt torque is 85 to 100 ft/lbs
4. Bent or twisted blades should be replaced. Do
not straighten.