dpb wrote:
On Apr 24, 8:53 am, Ben wrote:
Is the thread on the bolts that holds the mower blades on a Cub Cadet
tractor standard or reverse? Details: Cub Cadet 1330 with 38" mower
deck (two blades)

Agree w/ other poster -- virtual certainty they're RH thread.

If this is follow-up to the post of hard to break loose, use a block
to wedge in between the blade tip and the deck to hold the blade and
get a good 1/2" or larger socket set and breakover handle to get the
torque needed. If need it, add a cheater.

If that doesn't work easily, borrow/rent an impact wrench. The hand,
hammer-actuated type are a little clumsy but can be effective. The
final recourse is heat, but would be unlikely to need it.



And never, ever, under any circumstances apply a lube such as 5-56 or
wd40 or even oil to the threads. This will cause the blade nuts to over
torque from the spin. Always torque dry blade nuts to manufacturers
specs and you will have no trouble removing them.