How to EASILY replace the blade and blade adapter on your push mower.

[@Chickanic]

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[@delseckora5327]

There are others that want to imitate you but don't come close with the proper content and sound advice. Keep up the great work.

[@Chickanic]

I appreciate that!

[@flathead2397]

Thanks for all your insight, I have worked on all kinds of mowers, and my weed eater (McCulloch mac 60 1980 model) thanks to you it is running strong again. You most likely think why waste your time on that! My father in-law gave it to me in 1985 and he is now gone but this weed trimmer I call Grandpa. I had a problem with the ignition coil and you showed me the business card method and I'm so glad that I checked the spark with a large gap (.060 v8 plug) it jumped it and nice blue spark! gapped and installed the correct spark plug and away we go so thank you for helping me with Grandpa means a lot to me. This means you can teach an old dog new tricks! Your Great!

[@lonnievalencia5487]

They say you can't teach an old dog a new trick; but let it be known you can teach an old man new ways to work on lawn mowers. Just so you know I learn something(s) from all of your videos. please continue teaching. by the way, love your patriotism .

[@mikelincoln3804]

Liked your video immensely, great point on block of wood! Mine’s a little more complicated because I have a blade stop on mine. Sure would like a video for that type of mower.

[@marvinmoore4531]

Dear Chickanic. You have elevated my life by being so informative and helpful . The turning of the deck has saved me a lot of money. Thanks . Trainmoore

[@fair2middlin]

She deals from the bottom of the deck

[@craigmcgehee1030]

When you were talking about when you have to change the blade which way to tilt the lawn mower, the one I come up with is to always point the spark plug up in the air that way the oil won't ever run out the exhaust or into the carburetor and the opposite of the spark plug is always the flat part of the engine or the dipstick usually goes in. Cuz in my younger years of working on small engines I had no idea that the oil would run into the carburetor or out the exhaust so lesson learned. Something else I have always done is put just a little high temperature grease or anti-seize on the end of my finger and smeared it on the inside of the blade adapter that way if you ever have to take it off again it comes off easy. Anyways, I enjoy your videos like always.

[@jomama01]

Great presenter - while knowledgeable and experienced in small engine repairs, doesn’t come off as typical know-it-all. Enjoy hearing explanations about how parts function and which common fail points to look for. As none of my lawn equipment is less than 20 years old (my Trac-Vac was built in 1978 and our “new” snowblower is from 1995) appreciate maintenance tips. Don’t believe modern stuff being made better (except for B/O stuff perhaps), keeping old stuff running good ecological choice.

[@iainbarclay6495]

I'm from Australia but her tips & expertise are probably still pertinent. That apart I happen to run a USA mower because my wife is from SLC & she brought it across with her. Apart from that she is clearly a smart cookie & knows how to teach.

[@MrSGL21]

god damn what woman packs a LAWN MOWER for an international move???

[@dudekanic]

@@MrSGL21 We have a customer that that moved her YardMan push back from the UK. Her company probably spent 3 times it’s value packing and shipping it back to the U.S.A., but hey, if ya like your mower.

[@37yearsofanythingisenough39]

After 30+ years of teaching small engine repair and seeing literally 100’s of mowers, I can definitely say that the #1 place to apply never seize is the pto end of the crankshaft along with the threads on the bolt that holds the blade to the adapter. The acid from the grass along with the moisture are drawn into the hole in the blade adapter by capillary action and in most cases will freeze the blade adapter to the crankshaft so tight that heat from an oxy acetylene torch and a gear puller will be required to remove it. ALWAYS assemble small engine parts with anti seize.

[@utoobuser206]

Truck mechanic here : 100% right! Anti seize that stuff! And that 1/2" impact will tear that UP! 3/8ths is the biggest thing you should touch the mower with.

[@josecora1917]

Exactly, and torque that Bolt !

[@DScottDay]

I am "frozen so tight... etc." IF i choose to put the torch to it; please advise on this: do I heat just the adapter, if possible, then try to freeze it, or just wrestle the hot adapter off? Any clue? Why bother? To try to straighten the shaft and to put on a new adapter. Old side of the road B & S. never should have started, but into it so deep now, I'm interested in HOW to get the adapter off.

[@37yearsofanythingisenough39]

@@DScottDay I always heated the adapter, but before starting the torch have your puller adjusted to fit from the adapter to whatever you are using in the end of the crankshaft ( bolt, piece of shafting, or etc.). It would help greatly if you center drilled or at least put a dimple in the end of whatever you are using to pull the adapter over as most pullers have some sort of projection to fit in center drilled holes used in production of shaft type items. Whatever you are using remember that the adapter must slide over it. You can assemble this puller setup and put tension on it before starting the torch so you are not fumbling around with hot metal parts, but try and keep heat away from the puller jaws. Use a big torch tip. A small rosebud tip would be ideal. The idea is to get as much heat possible around the hole in the adapter as quickly as possible. Secure the engine or have another person hold it down. Easiest to work at eye level. Do not heat the exposed crank shaft. That would cause it to expand. You want to heat only the adapter to get it’s hole and thus grip on the crankshaft to expand. You may have to get the adapter pretty hot to loosen its grip on the crankshaft. And for God’s sake wear eye protection and gloves and have no carb or gas tank in sight. Watch for the slightest movement (for your mental well being at the time). Some adapters let go relatively soon, and others need to remain heated until they are almost completely off. I never tried cooling (thermal shocking) any of them off. The reason being you are dealing with the end of an iron casting (the crankshaft) which is very susceptible to cracking under such circumstances. I know, I know the journal surfaces are hardened before grinding at the factory, but that is a form of induction hardening and more or less just forms a hard case which they then grind. Stay with it, I never ever had an adapter that didn’t come off, and I removed hundreds. Let me know when you are successful, and do not get so excited to have it off that you pound the sump cover over the rust on the exposed portion of the crankshaft without sanding to prevent scoring the sump bearing surface or it will leak oil there forever more once reassembled!!

[@RussellHoughton]

For those not willing to do all that or if you like in a rustbelt like me and don't feel like cutting the adaptor off you can just put the blade on with 2 regular 3/8 washers and drill out the adaptor for 2 1/4" bolts were the pins were. This is how most of the old mowers had there blade put on.

[@VinOnline]

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[@Chickanic]

WHAT!! NO WAY!! I gotta go look! Thanks for letting me know!

[@VinOnline]

@@Chickanic If you go to the trending tab you'll see it at the top.

[@Chickanic]

@@VinOnline That is CRAZY AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for letting me know!

[@VinOnline]

@@Chickanic Haha no problem! Congrats!

[@joel-er6nj]

Much respect for the ladies that can and will work on things. Kudos to you ma'am 👏.

[@patthesoundguy]

I truly love the removing the spark plug completely. That is an amazing idea!!! I'm going to instruct people that way from now on. Thanks for a great safety tip. I have actually had mowers come in that wouldn't run because the key had sheared in the blade adapter. Replace the blade and adapter and everything was right as rain. Gotta love the super light aluminum flywheels on some engines.

[@davidmorse8432]

Too much chance of debris getting in the combustion chamber. Just take the wire off to disable the engine.

[@patthesoundguy]

@@davidmorse8432 you would have to try pretty hard to get something into the combustion chamber like that. I just pull the wire but for some people I like the idea of telling them to pull the plug then there is no chance of an issue. I would rather risk the tiny chance of something getting into the cylinder that would likely blow through on start up where it's a four stroke not a two stroke, than have someone get injured

[@josecora1917]

Your right ! A friend of my pull only the cable, on an old machine, the cable return to the plug and don't get aware of that, the thing start, loss a finger.

[@mikebyrum2855]

Hi I Thank it is awesome to see a lady mechanic helping others. Your videos are nice and thorough,not leaving anything out. Keep up the good work!🤠 Thank you Mike

[@cliff9057]

Something I don’t change that often but good to have these reminders for when I do. Happy fourth 🇺🇸

[@allenandmain]

Good onethanks

[@brian_2040]

This "Chick" is bad@$$! Big time respect for you. First of all it's not every day you see a woman who owns her own small engine shop. I think it's awesome! With all do respect, your 🔥 and know your way with tools and the lingo.

[@kennethsalter4040]

I've been doing small engine work for over 25 years. Learned a lot from repair manuals and started working on friends and neighbors mowers and trimmers making a little extra money on side. I love this kind of work. Its challenging to me. I love your videos and sometimes I learn something new or different. I never knew about how idling a pressure washer destroying the pump.

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

*Nipples, Niples* was the test - I heard that word *9 times* not less... *Great videos* - Your recent video on the JD 42" mower deck pully & spindles replacements will also help me a lot when I remove my deck to change the my blades on my x350 at the end of the season. Thank you...

[@mattwaters6987]

Using the table is a great idea. So much easier on the back. Great video Bri. 👍😊

[@rogerbamatutz1927]

I have used a block of wood a couple times but usually just try to hold on tight. I imagine that you see many messed up blades and so forth in your business. I always take the time to police up the yard first. Thanks for this video as it showed me how much easier it would be if I had a table to work from.

[@Chartreuse03]

Thanks so much! Replaced my blade adaptor, with help from your video.

[@douglasparker577]

Geeze. Chicks shouldn't oughta know so much about this stuff. Giggle. But I really happy you do AND can show it clearly & explain it clearly. Clever chick!

[@johnclarke6647]

On the Forth of July, I was collecting donations for the DAV at one of our local BBcue restaurants. It was hot, real hot. I just flip my Snapper Ninja on its side (air filter up, of course) and rattle the blade off with my battery impact with a 9/16” socket. Nothing fancy or slow. It is off in less time than it took to write this. I use my angle grinder to sharpen the blade and I balance it, afterwards. I then reinstall the blade and rattle it back on with the impact with a couple of good raps. It ain’t coming off. I have never had to replace the blade adapter because I haven’t hit anything hard with the lawnmower. I have the deck set high enough to miss most stuff - stepping stones, edges of concrete walks, water hoses, etc. I set it on 3 in the winter and 4 in the summer.

[@kevinspencer1909]

Good clear camera work!

[@wassamattau860]

7:56 It is a very good idea to apply anti seize compound so the adapter does not rust onto the crankshaft. This is also a GREAT time to clean the underside of the deck as the blade is not in the way.

[@bobross9332]

yuppers to the anti seize.. I love that stuff. put it on tire studs, spark plugs.. you name it. Saves me a ton of elbow grease and potential snapping parts.

[@leehuff2330]

As well as changing the oil on a 4-cycle engine.

[@billcoomber4642]

Anytime I see a mower in the shop with a bent blade and a Briggs (or old Tecumseh engine), I always check the flywheel key...on these engines, it's likely the timing key is sheared or partially sheared...good idea to check and replace if damaged. Of course, after removing the spark plug, check the crankshaft for trueness...

[@britishprofessor9957]

You are very professional, great detail, well presented and tidy. Some male mechanic wear overalls that could stand up on their own with all the grease. Tidy worker tidy work. Please more videos.. I learned a lot on this video thanks👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Chickanic]

Thank you very much!

[@heavymechanic2]

Things are much cleaner now than in times past. Even with my own mower, its never an issue of oil leaking or other slime to deal with. In this video, the OHV cover leaks oil and once its sealed up, not dirty at all.. I used to repair heavy equipment and farm machinery, some of the machines were nothing but a grease pit caked up with all types of gunk.

[@jw2par]

Wow your adapter came off easy . I always have to really work to get mine off

[@TC-fq2ew]

Hey there Chickanic... wanted to report on the "nipples" count in the video. 1st, you have a great style of presentation with your relaxed outfits, flip flops, and like the many of us, working in your backyard or where ever our stuff breaks down. Thank you for keeping it real. I counted nine occurrences however, one sounded singular "nipple" and not "nipples". Don't know if the give away is still offered, but the challenge mentioned in the oil seal replacement inspired me to watch and count even though I'm familiar with changing blades. Funny you mentioned about blade orientation. The dude I bought one of my deere mowers from used selling point that blades were new. At quick glance, the cutting edge looked new. The mower was filthy and when I removed the deck to service and put gator blades on, discovered they were on upside down and as a result, almost ruined the star because the washer size and the curvature of the mounting part of the blade, allowed the blades to move(a disaster in the making). I managed to secure new blades on (correctly) without replacing spindles. Thanks again.

[@jwalach1650]

Da Bear loved the video and has a similar mower, but Da Bear's is self-propelled. Da Bear is always grateful for your videos as the knowledge is key to saving Da Bear the three things you always say "time, money and frustration". Oh, and a frustrated bear is not good. This video reminded Da Bear of the shows growing up while a cub when the show would have someone say a secret word and then that was the cue to scream really really loud. As always Chickanic your videos are pawesome. Da Bear gave this one a thumbs up. Well, paws up. Great video and someday Da Bear knows you are going to be on the tv channels. You deserve your own cable tv show. :)

[@mattkonrad2984]

blades up !!! my 30” toro turf master has the stars on the spindle., got new high lift blades, now it bags great, even think northwest grass

[@lorenzodelacruz1887]

I did not click on this show because of the title. I do like your content. Thanks

[@campbellpaul]

I wasn't aware that could be a problem, but now I know... Thank you for this educational video, Bri!

[@gammaxi1275]

I've never had a blade adapter come off that easy!

[@garybulwinkle82]

I've got the puller on mine and heated it with the torch and still wont budge! I got this mower from my friend about thirty years ago and it was never treated good! Is there anyway the metals could have fused together over time!? Repositioned the puller and this time used the oxy/acetal torch and hit it with the hammer, and nothing!!! I still have to get the pulley for the drive after this!!! Ugh!!!

[@markgrabowski8662]

@@garybulwinkle82 I had a similar problem on 30 y old one just 2 days ago( lubricating and the puller did not work), after heating with a torch I mounted the puller again directly centered on the shaft (bolts were 'too soft') then used automotive electric impact driver and it worked bit by bit till adapter was off ( no metals fused) pl

[@gammaxi1275]

@@garybulwinkle82 If they aren't the same metal there can be galvanic corrosion that would be difficult to budge. I worked on one with my dad a few years ago that we hit it with a lot of heat, and a heavy duty puller dad made and didn't get it off, ended up using an angle grinder to cut a slice in it to get it off. I don't remember anything looking odd once we got it off. I'd suggest that route before giving up completely, we ground/cut into the shaft some but doesn't appear to affect anything.

[@petersack5074]

4:00 time in: Just pull the starter rope, until piston is at TDC (top dead-center). You'll know when compression stroke hits. and leave spark plug in. This will cause both valves, to be CLOSED. Then, tip mower over to the exhause side. Work away then, underneath mower. Tip from Steves' Small Engine Saloon, near Vancouver BC. Also, this is thee best WAY to store mower, over winter months, actually, any 4 stroke engine. Good day from eastern central Alberta !!!

[@philanderson8419]

Great info

[@geogeduggan6579]

Great information, I'm just beginning to learn about lawnmower repair.

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey I just subscribed. Love the way you talk small engines Where you been all my life. Excellent video

[@Chickanic]

Awesome, thank you!

[@JohnLee-ug8ol]

Super Great informative video. Two small exceptions were observed however. For Safety's sake. First off please use a split lock style lock washer under the bolt head. Second as others have mentioned please torque the bolt to the proper manufactures specifications. Maybe by the previous owner not torqueing the blade bolt property is why the Nipples broke/sheared off. Battery powered impacts should get the job done. Just seemed to me that the video impact action was a little on the light side. As far as which direction to tip a mower for service is concerned. I have found out that if the spark plug is pointing up everything should be ok. Some mowers orientate the engine differently such as early Snapper walk behinds. They had the spark plug on the side of the mower not the front. It is great to see the ladies take lead roles in the world of mechanics.

[@toolinhand]

I just changed the blade on my mower that I bought last year, and it was installed backwards at the factory! I have thick grass, so I thought the jams in the chute were because of that. After I orientated the blade correctly, it handles grass much better.

[@tcmusic_thomas_upton]

Excellent video. I have seen several of your videos, and you are a great mechanic with great advice. I am subscribing. Thanks.

[@martinadler5951]

Good morning,you have helped me out so many times thank you, having a problem finding a gas line for a GXV 270 part~ 17512-ZE8-000 a 2 step gas line just can’t find it anywhere.

[@jeffmonroe9766]

Just a quick note of thanks for your recommendation of the trimmer head 400 it's a 1000 times better than the stihl head . Also echoes black diamond 105 trimmer line is the best I've found. Congrats on 20 grand. Thank you again!!!

[@Chickanic]

Happy you tried it Jeff! Thanks for watching!

[@timbiggam2626]

I love listening to u I am learning a little I am having trouble with my riding mower getting it fix with the decker

[@haroldlundberg5676]

If the plug isn't 5/8 or 11/16, try a 3/4. I changed hundreds of Champion CJ-8 plugs on flat head mower engines. I actually have a 3/4 inch spark plug socket. A video on checking for bent blades would help a lot. I used to have people bring in blades damn near tied in a knot, wanting to know if they could be straightened! Proper oil type and weight would be another. Great job!

[@aristides1918]

Just sent your link to my twin daughters who while still learning seem to be the more mechanical inclined than most of their friend boys. ;)

[@generatorjohn4537]

I know my blade is dull and needs replacing. Thanks for the great attention to details.

[@delseckora5327]

Do you recommend putting anti-seize, silver or copper, onthe blade adapter for future ease removal?

[@PinBall3]

I Would Or Stock up on some Pb Blaster or use the Hot Wrench if you have access to one.

[@utoobuser206]

YES...!!!!!!!!!!

[@kmack8634]

Good day ☺️💟 Chick 💗 you are one of my favourite channels. I love how good at what you do and what you know 🙂 keep up the good work.I don't know if you see my comments but here goes

[@davidabernathy4553]

Well now that was a interesting video and what a very useful tip just pull the lawn mower straight back handles down with a weight on them. I never thought of that for some reason good to know.

[@dannydoughboy120]

Thank you Chick, really appreciate your simple tips, and didn't realize not to tip mower from side to side! and happy 4th of July to you and yours!

[@cup_and_cone]

Me reading the thumbnail card: "Well, I had this phase in college where I shaved my chest, and once had a razor accident..."

[@ianavina6981]

What I thought!

[@Peder-n4i]

I usually put some copper paste on the bolts to make them easier to unscrew the next time

[@keithtaylor1531]

Appreciate your tips and presentation style with slow clear instructions. You got a new subscriber. Stay safe

[@gillgetter3004]

My mower has those on adapter, I thought man those are tiny they should make those bigger. Didn’t think they are like that to save engine if obstruction is hit. That’s a good thing!

[@haneyoakie14]

I always use the “ Carb side up” rule to tip them. Honda’s and Chonda’s are the least forgiving engines in this respect. Blade adapters are one thing I salvage when a blown motor comes in. You can never have too many blade adapters.

[@donzon353]

Love your videos, and your outfit. Great to see a "chick" that can work on this stuff correctly. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@reddorkfish5607]

Year later and I still appreciate it!

[@MrTctackle]

Thank you for your time to help people

[@anthonyderose6069]

I just want mention that it’s a good idea to use a torque wrench on the blade bolt so that it won’t loosen up and cause the nipples to break when mowing. That just happened to my mower.

[@N-Scale]

Thanks so much for the reminder to replace the blade on my Husqvarna

[@fonziefrank6325]

Chickanic! I Heard 9x🌋 I Think.....lol I Love it 😂😂🇺🇸😂😂

[@andybecker2693]

Great fix Chickanic! Congrats on 20,000 subs. Your hard work is appreciated.

[@Chickanic]

Thank you!

[@saleenmustang9793]

Good to know info 🙂 I believe you said NIPPLES 9 time. For extra credit you said plug 🔌6 times. Happy 4th hopefully you had and awesome one and a safe one. MERICA flag 🇺🇲

[@adnacraigo6590]

We're all in love with you and your videos.

[@psucsi4145]

Suggestion for a video: if the blade isn't bent and just needs to be sharpened, I am sure many would appreciate a demo and discussion as to whether it is worth sharpening your own blade, paying someone to sharpen it or, just replacing it. Enjoying your videos, happy 4th of July to you and your family.

[@mileisyvalerio8074]

Xþ61

[@ThisTimeTheWorld]

Clamp the blade to something and hit it lightly with an angle grinder on the last 3 in of each side, balance it before reinstalling.

[@jaco7675]

@@ThisTimeTheWorld The angle grinder works great! I used to use a bench grinder. Never again! 1 or 2 passes with an angle grinder on each side:

[@denniskalivoda]

Very good instructions, young lady.

[@deliveryguyrx]

Chickanic---where lawnmowers have a happy ending!

[@5thg5]

Your video lessons are always easy to absorb and apply for DIYers. #1 FAN HERE 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯💯

[@Chickanic]

Thanks Darlin'!

[@IBEW44]

IM SO EXCITED NOW GOTTA GO CHANGE MY BLADE NOW. 😅😅😅

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

I learn something new with each episode. Could you do a clip on how to sharpen the mower blades, thanks Chickmechanic!

[@richardstewart2680]

YOU DO A GREAT JOB IN DESCRIBING EVERYTHING 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍😁😁😍😍

[@mrbrown6421]

You've heard it before, but when you 'block' the blade, and tighten the bolt, the rotational forces applied to the 'nipples' (extruded keys) are IDENTICAL to the forces applied when you hit a chunk or concrete or bone.... These things must be tightened WITHOUT a block, and WITH a pneumatic tool and let your tool work against the inertia of the engine. Just run the tool in bursts, and keep away from the blade. (Yes, unplug/remove spark plug) Weird but true. North Central Florida "Been there, done that!".

[@aaronweatherson4379]

Oooh - I love it when you talk blade-adaptors...!

[@brewster3987]

Happy 4th! Great video. Time for a dip in the good-looking pool in the background.

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

really good information video Chickanic

[@ThisTimeTheWorld]

One way to pin the blade is to make a short loop of chain with a c link and use it around the chute or a bolt, and the blade

[@gregmaxfield4405]

Ohhhh i love it when you talk dirty !!! 🤣🤣 Another neat video. Love your work.

[@Chickanic]

Bwahahahaha!! My husband says, "Did you realize you said "nipples" like 20 times?" I said, "Well? That's what I call them!" LOLOLOL!

[@gretaknebel8495]

Congratulations on the 20,000 subscribers!

[@Chickanic]

Thanks Greta!!

[@charlespuckett6207]

Hello from Muscle Shoals Al. and my fair and honest small engine repair. Congrats on 22,300 subscribers. I counted 9 "nipples" in that video.

[@OakesProject]

Hey! A fellow Arkansan! No lie about the rocks. I live about 30 minutes south of Little Rock. We have no shortage of them around here for sure. Not sure what area you are in, bit if your N/W in the mountains you have full on boulders everywhere up there.

[@thomaslauper2740]

Great job. Easier than I thought. Thanks.

[@philanderson8419]

Nice videos! I've never needed to change adapter, but I'm sure I'll need to after watching this video!😁

[@fan1701]

Great stuff! My father in lay has a troybuilt crab style mower and that thing constantly throws sticks on other objects up and causes the drive belt to jump and ruin it before he can even get the engine shut down. Be has a twin sister and that has thee identical mower and it is the same way. I just installed him a new belt and he mowed over the 4th holiday. He is going to sell it and get a cub cadet crab style and be rid of it. I'd by it but his yard is really nice compared to mh hill of rocks and sticks here south of Benton Arkansas. I'm afraid it would be worse here. My 20 year old craftsman ayp type hydro keeps on chugging and I've got to where I can fix about everything on it. Great video! Keep them coming!

[@duane20]

Nice job. Glad you had safety in mind.

[@rustywaton8403]

love your show i like the softer lessons thanks

[@raincsolak1997]

So pleased to find your youtube channel. Thank you for teaching us how to take care of these things at home by ourselves! New Subscriber today.

[@pajamas17]

Thanks your vid’s are interesting and informative especially tipping mower properly

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Happy 4th lady! Great video as usual! Those shorts scream “Murcia”

[@Chickanic]

Thanks Darlin'! Happy 4th to you!

[@markbeaulieu8004]

Just a heads up about tilting the lawnmower. You can ABSOLUTELY tilt the lawnmower over to the side! Make sure you pull your starter cord slowly until you feel resistance, which means that your pison is at top dead center. Once your piston is at top dead center, tilt your lawn mower over to the EXAUST side NOT the carb side. There is actually a KZbin video showing 2 different mowers tilted this way and left for 24 hrs. There was NO leaking of oil and both started full pull without smoking. Remember there are many ways to skin a cat. Thanks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5aoh5ydqLukqKc

[@markbeaulieu8004]

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[@calebcordell4793]

Nice videos. Thanks for all the tips and step by step instruction.

[@terryholloway9930]

Congrats on the 20000 subs enjoy the channel

[@dougberrett8094]

Do you know if there is a specific shear value engineered into the nipples? I ask because I am thinking it would be easy to drill out the nipple locations and replace them with studs. Not necessarily that easy for many, but I do have machines that can make very accurate holes and stud diameters. My guess is that to protect the shaft, the protrusions on the adaptor are designed to shear way before other things inside break.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

The blade adapter is cast from very soft metal. Yes, they are designed to shear off under stress. They only protrude 1/2 way though the blade, and the mating washer has similar nipples that go the other half way into the blade from the other side.

[@dougberrett8094]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Do you know how soft? I know the easy thing to do would be to purchase a new one, but what’s the fun in that. Repairing the existing one sounds way more interesting . Perhaps aluminum replacement studs or even zinc. Maybe brass?

[@commonsensejudgement797]

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!! Love you material, keep it up!

[@gew2309]

You make the best videos do you have help.the other KZbinr say it takes all day so why are your so good? Gary.

[@jonceecee748]

Hi, Fantastic videos, the blades on my John Deere LA 105 are somehow engaged all the time when disengaged , how do I fix this problem, thank you

[@rickeysmith7674]

Do push mowers and riding mower spindles need a torque spec for the mower blade bolt or can I just rattle them up with an impact? Thanks for the informative video.

[@Chickanic]

Everything has torque specs, but many home owners do not have the tools necessary to do that. Here is what I found that best describes it. The owners manual recommends torquing the blade bolt to 35-40 ft. lbs. If you have a torque wrench it is good to use it. If a torque wrench is not available, use a wrench around 12-15 inches long and tighten the bolt as tight as you can get it.

[@rickeysmith7674]

@@Chickanic Thanks for the reply enjoy your videos

[@normasnockers323]

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[@Chickanic]

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[@joegustin7158]

Love Your Videos Happy 4th

[@scottfirman]

Its pretty common for the blade adapter on the Toro Easy Pace mower to strip its welded in keyway, that little square part that locks the adapter onto the crank shaft. I ordered enough to keep in stock. Generally people hitting rocks, pipes and other things are what causes this. Removing the plug is not nessary as long as the blade brake is on, this grounds the plug. I fail to see why the manufacturer still suggests pulling the plug wire. I get so many times I find the blade upside down on mowers I get. Owner stated mower no longer cuts grass very well. Of course. I see many guys impact the blade on, crushing the ears on the blade adapter. I tell people to never use universal blades eather. They generally destroy things quickly, become unbalanced and I had one shoot out from under the deck recently.

[@danielpagel4272]

Mr Languageperson says the key is the part that sticks into the center of the blade adapter, or the removable square part that holds the flywheel in its proper position on the crankshaft. The keyway is the square-sided longitudinal slot in the crankshaft that fits the key. The keyway is not to be confused with a henway. Q, What's a henway? A. About 3 pounds😁

[@olds3945]

Can over tight mower blades prevent shearing the nubs off, possibly bending the crankshaft after hitting a rock or metal? I started using a torque wrench every time.

[@jimreaves479]

Have a great 4th , your videos are so helpful.