Quick Answer: How To Change Lawn Mower Tractor Blades?

Can you change mower blades without removing deck?

Your riding mower needs to have its blades maintained to keep them working well. When your riding lawn mower’s blade wear out, you can easily change them by lifting the lawn mower up, removing the mounting nut and installing new blades.

Is it easy to change a lawn mower blade?

It’s human nature. You’ve got a lawn to mow and other work (or fun things) to do, so it’s only natural to put off sharpening. But changing out a sharp blade is pretty simple and only takes a few minutes. Then you can sharpen the dull blade when you get a few minutes.

Which way do you turn the bolt to remove a riding 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 John Deere mower blades reverse thread?

They are regular thread but tight. Best to use an impact wrench to remove them Here is the Owners Manual in pdf, for that model.. If it were left hand thread it would be noted there.

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

If you have a Dremel tool an angle grinder, or even a file, its easy to take the nicks and chips out of the blade. No need to remove it, it will cut just fine if you sharpen in place.

When should I replace my mower blades?

After a visual inspection of your mower blades, you will be able to tell if your blades have any nicks and dents. Blade erosion can happen over time due to yard debris, so be sure sure to inspect the thickness of the mower blade. For the average homeowner, a good rule of thumb is to replace your mower blades annually.

Are my lawn mower blades on upside down?

Most replacement blades are stamped to indicate which side points down. The key to replacing the mower blade is installing the new one properly. It is common to install a blade upside down. When this happens, the lawn mower will not cut correctly, or it could damage the mower.

Can you tip a lawn mower on its side?

If your lawnmower is four stroke (which it is), tip the mower so that the spark plug is pointing skyward, never tip it on its side with the spark plug to the ground.

How do I know what size lawn mower blade I need?

There are three major measurements to consider: length, width, and center hole. Other important measurements to note are thickness and distance between outer holes. Also take note of the center hole type and measurement. LENGTH: Length is measured diagonally from one tip of the blade to the opposite tip of the blade.

Which side of mower blade faces down?

It’s important that the blade’s cutting edge follows the direction of rotation. The wings of the lawn mower blade will be oriented up toward the mower deck and any writing on the blade will likely be facing away from the deck. If the blade bolt comes with a washer, its concave side will be facing the blade.

What’s the difference between mulching blades and regular blades?

Standard blades, sometimes referred to as 2-in-1 blades, are designed to cut grass and then either discharge or bag the clippings. Mulching blades, also known as 3-in-1 blades, can be used to bag, discharge, or mulch grass clippings. Mulching blades feature more curves and an increased cutting edge.