Q&A

Which way do you turn the bolt to remove a lawn mower blade?

Which way do you turn the bolt to remove a lawn mower blade?

To remove the blade, you must turn the blade’s retaining bolt to the left, or counterclockwise. Before undoing the blade, tip the mower on its side with the engine air cleaner facing up and block the blade with a piece of wood so it can’t turn.

Are mower blades reverse thread?

Most lawnmower blade nuts are reverse-threaded in order to secure the blade on the drive shaft of the engine. This ensures that the blade’s rotation does not loosen the nut. However, not all blades use a reverse-threaded nut to secure them to the engine’s drive shaft.

Can you change mower blades without removing deck?

By all means no. And fortunately, it is possible to change mower blades without taking out the dock. You see, the blades are found at the bottom part of the mower. So, if you have a jack or a tool that can lift the riding mower just enough to expose the blade.

Do lawn mower blades need to be timed?

Timing is usually required when blades overlap so it would first require an extended deck running more than two blades in sequence. This is normally found on lawn tractors and zero turns. Your average domestic lawnmower is not going to have overlapping blades.

What size socket do I need for lawn mower blades?

1 1/8-inch
Changing the mower deck’s three blades requires a 1 1/8-inch socket, box or open-end wrench for hex nuts, a block of wood and a set of new blades.

Do riding mower blades turn clockwise or counterclockwise?

Most lawn mower blades rotate in a clockwise direction (counter-clockwise when viewed from below), and as such have the cutting edge on the right side. If you are unsure of how your mower rotates, check the position of the discharge chute; if it is on the right side angled back, the blade turns clockwise.

How do you remove a stubborn lawn mower blade?

Remove a Stuck Blade with Leverage Once it’s secure, place a socket wrench over the bolt, (making sure it is the correct size), and attach the breaker bar to the socket. Use the breaker bar as the socket wrench handle and loosen the bolt. Once it is loose, unthread the bolt by hand and remove the blade.

Are John Deere mower blades left hand thread?

Yes and no. The lawnmower blades itself is not threaded, but most nuts that held the blade in place are reverse threaded. The reverse thread helps to secure the blade on the drive shaft such that the rotation of the blade does not loosen the nut.

Are Troy Bilt mower blades reverse thread?

The retainer nut on most of our riding mower blades are a 5/8″ thread diameter. This nut is a standard right-handed thread (rotate clockwise to tighten, counterclockwise loosen) and should be tightened to between 70 and 90 foot pounds of torque to fasten securely.

How do you sharpen riding lawn mower blades without removing them?

Take the blade off and use an angle grinder to take it down. Hold the grinder at the proper angle on the blade (in a vise) and keep the grinder moving back and forth along the cutting surface, never letting it stay in one place long enough to turn the metal blue.

How do you remove Cub Cadet mower blades?

Then grasp one side of the mower’s blade to immobilize it. Remove the bolt with your long handle wrench. Then pull the bell washer off with your hand. Pull the blade and the attached adapter (a blade bell support will also be attached to the blade and adapter on some models) off of the engine crankshaft with your hand.

Is Cub Cadet a good lawnmower?

Very good in most regards. The Cub Cadet SC100HW performs as well or better than any other gas-powered push mower in its class. It features Cub Cadet’s Signature Cut System for a terrific looking lawn.

How do you start a Cub Cadet riding lawn mower?

Understanding lawn mower basics Step 1 – Connect the battery cables on your Cub Cadet lawn mower Step 2 – Check the oil on your riding lawn mower before each use Step 3 – Fill the fuel tank Step 4 – Know lawn mower basics before starting your riding lawn mower Step 5 – Start your riding lawn mower

What is a Cub Cadet?

Cub Cadet is an American company that produces and globally markets a full line of outdoor power equipment and services – including four-wheel steer zero-turn riders; lap bar zero-turn riders; utility vehicles; lawn and garden tractors, lithium ion- and gasoline-powered handheld and chore products; snow throwers and more.