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What size bolt holds on lawn mower blade?
The retainer nut on most of our riding mower blades are a 5/8″ thread diameter. This sized thread diameter nut normally requires a 15/16″ wrench or socket tool in order to remove/install.
How do you take the blades off a MTD riding lawn mower?
Use a socket wrench and socket to loosen and remove the hex flange nut holding the blade in place. Turn the nut to the left, or counter clockwise to loosen and remove. Pull the blade down and off the spindle.
Is the nut on a lawn mower blade reverse thread?
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. It is important to note that not all lawnmowers use a reverse threaded nut.
What size wrench Do I need to remove a lawn mower blade?
Dismount the mower deck from the lawn tractor to replace worn-out mower blades. 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.
How do you get a stuck bolt out of a 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.
How do you sharpen a lawn mower blade without removing it?
How to sharpen lawn mower blades without removing them?
- Collect the required tools.
- Seal the gas tank.
- Tilt the mower and place the wooden block under it on the other side to give it support.
- Clean the blade with water and a steel brush.
- Use the angle grinder or flat-file to sharpen the cutting edge slowly.
- Lower the mower.
Is yard machine made by MTD?
MTD’s regional brands include Troy-Bilt® in the Americas, Rover® in the Pacific, and WOLF-Garten® in Europe. The portfolio also includes Remington®, Yard Machines®, Columbia®, and MTD Genuine Parts® brands, all primarily sold in the Americas; and Robomow® which is sold in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.
Which way do the blades turn on a riding mower?
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.
Which way do you turn the nut on 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.