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How do I remove and replace the lawnmower blade?
"Brigitte J." wrote in message ... When I try to turn the bolt, the blade turns with it. I'm sure there's a simple way, but I haven't figured it out. All help/advice is appreciated. Thanks, Brigitte Buy and air compressor. Doesn't have to be a 7 HP monster, in fact, a 1 HP with a 20 gallon tank has served me well for 25 years now. (Used for everything from blowing dust off the lawnmower, to blowing up kids swimming pools to airing up automobile tires, an air compressor is not indispensable to a home owner, but it's towards the top of the list.) Buy a 1/2" drive impact wrench and a cheap set of impact sockets. (Go cheap unless you think you're going in the tire changing business). Turn the mower on it's side. I'd disconnect the spark plug, but I'm a worry worth. I've never seen a mower fire without the deadman's switch engaged. Dribble some penetrating oil on the bolt head. Wait 15 minutes. !Bet that impact wrench will spin off that bolt in less than two seconds. That's how they take them off in the lawnmower shops. BTW, if the blade is REALLY beat up, buy a new one. They don't cost that much. I always balance my blades. I don't think it's necessary to balance a blade, but it seems to reduce vibration. They sell a cheap (a couple of bucks) little item in the auto parts store that works fine for balancing mower blades. (My mower deck has three blades, and it really helps with them) James...... |
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