How to change the dual mulching blades on Ego LM2135SP lawn mower

[@rassse7539]

I’m glad removing the blade was a little tuff. It showed me the best way to handle it in case I have that problem. I’m a 63 yr. Old female. Thank you and good job 👍🏻

[@leonsawyers2099]

Thanks for showing the struggle and not editing the hard parts it was a great help

[@reallyMello]

Glad it helped!

[@carriebowers9316]

Thank you for putting this video out there. It really helped me replace my mower blades. I have never done this before. I have the same mower.

[@reallyMello]

I’m glad it helped you!

[@edwardpate6128]

This shows why everyone should have a 1/2 inch drive 18 inch long breaker handle!

[@reallyMello]

Heck ya an excuse to buy myself more tools

[@Icarus_and_Me]

Thanks for the clip, I was stressed thinking this was going to be hard to remove. Sprayed some WD40 before attempting, was surprised little effort was required to remove blades. On my set purchased in Australia the blades were already joined with the nut and bolts... thank you Jesus 🙏 😁

[@jlachlan1]

I just spent the better part of the morning trying to change the blades. That center nut gets really tight, I guess. Happy to find this vid

[@reallyMello]

I hope it helped!

[@Juliebrough23]

I’m a 79 year old lady wanting to take my Ego mower’s blades for sharpening. I really appreciate your clear instructions. It all makes sense. But I might need a neighbor to get the center bolt off. And I was nervous about holding the blades until I read to put gloves on - duh. Who would have thought? My husband recently passed away so now it’s up to me!

[@dir3w0lf]

Sorry for your loss. Your husband would be proud that you’re taking on this project!

[@amylee2342]

Thank you for showing the struggle I thought I was doing something wrong on my end

[@twilson377]

Very helpful video. Just got my Ego mower a few days ago and want to change from the mulching blade to the high lift blade. Thank you for the simple real world instructions.

[@reallyMello]

Awesome! Have fun with the new mower.

[@Enonymouse_]

Electric or air impact is highly recommended for removal of the bolts.

[@Justcuz99]

To clarify, that's the extended runtime blade. You can mulch with it and it will give you longer use of the battery, but the actual mulching blade is what should be used for mulching. However, the mulching blade will use more battery. I personally would prefer to have more battery. Nice review.

[@reallyMello]

Thanks!

[@AngeloR674]

You can use the lift blade as well.. its wider as well for a cleaner cut

[@matthewsanders8421]

Thanks for this video! I just bought an Eco for my parents and I will be sending my dad this video.

[@reallyMello]

Awesome thanks!

[@pjwillsr]

Nice to see you had difficulty getting the nut off. I just tried to change to high lift blade on brand new mower....no luck. I will find a pipe to put over socket wrench for more leverage. To me, the high lift blade should be the default blade on this. The standard single mulch blade struggles with decent leaf and grass bagging. thanks!

[@reallyMello]

Could have been a coincidence but I think letting the penetrating oil (WD-40) work itself in there a bit helped

[@dprecocious1]

Same. Just got mine and still trying to get it off using 18v impact wrench.

[@pjwillsr]

Got it off with a small sledge. Not recommended, but it did the trick.

[@reallyMello]

I bet it was satisfying though

[@dprecocious1]

I ended up my using my Ryobi impact drill with some 3/8 Makita sockets (9/16 and 11/16) to remove the bolts. I had to hold ryobi in place for 10-15 seconds before the bolts loosened. A little longer than I anticipated, but it got the job done!!

[@HamadaHamada-qx9bx]

I’ve been looking for new blades but couldn’t find a part number thank you !

[@davidparsons4932]

This was extremely helpful; I had trouble with the white "fan" turning with the center bolt, but there is a second, smaller hole in it where placing a thin screwdriver or the like in it allows the bold to turn.

[@mikeboothe9357]

That's what I'm trying to figure out now. The white "fan" keeps turning, and the smaller holes have nothing to catch on the inside of the mower. The factory must love to tighten lose nuts down. I couldn't get them off, but my neighbor is a mechanic and brought over his power tools to get it off. Even he was surprised they were that tight.

[@ErikKruse1]

Same problem here but I cannot for the life of me find the other hole you mentioned to keep the center white blade from turning while trying to tighten.... Help!

[@reallyMello]

@ErikKruse1 might be covered with dirt

[@davidparsons4932]

@@ErikKruse1 There are a couple of holes in the white fan itself, they disappear behind the blades when blades are turned. something in one of those holes allowed me to turn the center bolt.

[@MichaelDonahoe-e2x]

Folks, use a longer breaker bar on that center nut. It's on there very tight from the factory. If you don't have a longer breaker bar, get a steel pipe and fit over your ratchet, or short breaker bar. The right tool makes it so much easier. Also, Harbor Freight has cheap torque wrenches that a pretty accurate. Using one will insure your blade is properly tightened to spec. And while you're under there, please clean the air passages. The guy in the video didn't do this, and his motor will run hotter. These air passages are in the top center of the mower (looking from under it). Clumps of grass will plug them up, so gouge the clumps out.

[@llynch9665]

So many people don't know to just slip a long pipe over the ratchet handle and that gives the increased leverage to take care of almost all tight bolts. Dad taught me that back in the day when he showed me how to change a tire.

[@karenheath4941]

Thanks for mentioning the torque wrench. The user manual specifically says to use a torque wrench and lists the setting to use.

[@SpencersStuffTV]

Wd 40 is a huge help to take these off. I also recommend putting some on when you put the bolts back on. It'll make it far easier to get it off next time

[@glennhunter1258]

Great job! Very thorough and bull, that is what I like. Thanks

[@Chezowan1]

A heat gun aimed at the bolts for a few seconds really helped loosen things up for me

[@reallyMello]

Thanks for sharing that tip

[@vorpalCortex]

I’ve recently bought this mower. Thanks for the instructional. It’ll come in handy.

[@reallyMello]

Glad it helped!

[@mcdeigo]

Thank you for the sizes of the ratchets. Mine are the opposite. The center one was fairly easy but I still cannot get either the two outside nuts loose even after wd-40. I'm about to rip my hair out

[@mikeself9536]

Excellent tip, sir. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@jwoeste]

You are supposed to use a torque wrench to install the blades to ensure the correct torque is present on each bolt for safety. An improperly torqued bolt could break if overtightened and come loose if undertaught.

[@reallyMello]

Thank you, great info to share!

[@sgtkabukiman9411]

But what are the torque settings? I just checked my manual and blade change instructions give no specs. Update: I emailed Ego and this is what they said. 30Nm for 2 nuts 50-60Nm for central bolt

[@jwoeste]

@@sgtkabukiman9411 The manual with my mower says the main shaft bolt in the center should be tightened to between 36-43 ft-lb. And if you have the additional 2 blade set nuts, they should be tightened to 22 ft-lb each.

[@sgtkabukiman9411]

@@jwoeste I emailed Ego and they sent me the info as it's not anywhere in the manual I have. It could be that's because I have the Australian model and I've noticed several differences between the US and Aus models. We only get the high lift blade in the box, whereas the US gets that and the mulching and extended runtime blades. And we don't get the side discharge chute on any of our models.

[@zaneiken07]

​​@@sgtkabukiman9411my Aussie EGO mower came with a side discharge chute.

[@mattblowers]

Great job! Thanks. I came back from vacation and my yard is a jungle so I needed to switch to the high lift blade.

[@emacsbliss6523]

Great video, really help! I wonder if you could share the wrench set you use to unscrew the bolt? Thanks so much!! Also what is the liquid you use for the central bolt to lubricate it?

[@fieryphoenix586]

Thinking about getting one of these mowers. I've always been a bit iffy with Battery Powered Garden tools (The Worx GT Weed Eater was a piece of junk), but the EGO looks pretty reliable.

[@reallyMello]

I had a worx battery blower that was terrible, but the Ego stuff has been amazing

[@mrkinla]

Hi. I have the exact same problem on my NEW LM2135SP. . It came with the jagged mulching blade installed and I need to exchange it for the sharp blade, as half of the grass is ending up in clumps on the grass instead of in the bag. I have not been able to turn the nuts - even with WD40 and a neighbor's assistance with a power wrench. I have a mechanic friend with an impact wrench setup and maybe he can get them off. The fact that you were ultimately successful gives me hope. I've read a few posts online regarding this issue with the Egos.

[@reallyMello]

Were you able to get help from your mechanic friend? How did it go?

[@mrkinla]

@@reallyMello Hi, RM. Yes, he helped me. It took 5 minutes to remove and replace the blade. I am a very happy camper now.

[@reallyMello]

Awesome

[@HiddenAgendas]

This is why is have a breaker bar! You can get them for cheap at harbor freight.

[@Tactical_Shenanigans]

Fantastic job. Very informative. I’m not sure if I have those two bolts because my mower only came with the one blade I believe. Well, any two bolts work

[@reallyMello]

I’m not sure if the ones originally designed for a single blade are meant to work safely with the dual blade

[@waltcorey5115]

As seen from the bottom the blades turn counterclockwise...yes?

[@Enonymouse_]

Clean off any lubricant you put on those bolts, it will allow you to overtighten them without meaning to.

[@danielkinney6325]

Awesome Video. Thanks for making this simple and easy. Great work

[@reallyMello]

Thank you

[@parrot0051]

I need these blades for my ego 20" mower LM2020SP when I bought the mower several years ago from Home Depot they had them available now I can't find the 20" blades are the 20" models being phasing out ?

[@bilstein2410]

Hi thanks for all the info, I have a LM 2114, Its only single blade, could it use the dual blade setup in it?

[@reallyMello]

I think @TheALG has a video on that though I haven't personally tried so be cautious since I don't know if this would cause you a safety or warranty issue kzbin.info/www/bejne/en6wnIB9adqVZrc

[@jagryn]

Thank you!!! Hopefully I can do this now.

[@juancano7830]

Thank you for the video, Is it normal for the '3403110001 Fan' to rotate together with the main bolt?

[@reallyMello]

When removing the blade? Not in my case. It does spin with my blades when I turn them (assuming you mean the plastic circle part behind the blades)

[@rbhe357]

I've owned various mowers for 30 years and I've never seen chips missing from the blade edge. Do you scatter bolts and marbles around the lawn before you mow?

[@patrickoneill765]

Thank you so much! Keep up the good work! :)

[@gauldenj1]

Will the mower cut grass still if you leave the mulching blade off or does it have to be installed too? Seems like having two blades would cause the battery to drain quicker?

[@billvandermolen5907]

So the instructions recommend torque wrench for assembly. Could be why you are struggling to get the main bolt off.

[@ForeverYoung904]

Looks like St. Augustine grass. What is the perfect height for cutting St. Augustine grass so we don’t get the mohawk lines. Also, which blade combination do you recommend.

[@reallyMello]

The higher you mow the better it is for the lawn and naturally crowds out weeds per UF IFAS so I try and trend toward higher height. Overlapping your passes a little and cutting when the grass is dry should help with weird lines. I’ve been pretty happy with the high efficiency mulch blade.

[@MrKrokodilDundee]

I'd say use setting number 4 for height. Here in Southwest Florida, we mow every week in the summer. If you go with height setting 3, it'll burn and turn yellow from the sun I think. Anyway, I suppose it depends on your lawn and how much water you get from rain fall and sprinklers.

[@cempkey]

How do we get the two bolts and nuts if they don’t come with the blade?

[@reallyMello]

You reuse the ones from the blade you are replacing or if they are in bad shape for some reason I have links to buying replacements to those in my video description

[@elvistwatty]

Where do you get those alignment bolts? Mine was a single blade originally. And I switched to the dual

[@reallyMello]

Hi there, I reused my existing, but you can pickup the bolt and nuts through these affiliate links if you need them amzn.to/3uRdIK1 and amzn.to/3r1xXUd (both paid)

[@RoShaCla]

I'm trying to set these bolts to proper torque but the center shaft rotates when I am trying to tighten the center bolt. Obviously I have the screwdriver in place, but the center shaft spins freely when I apply any level of significant force. I cannot figure out how to stop it.

[@reallyMello]

You may want to give a call to Ego to see what they say. It sounds like it could be stripped. If you do call, please let me know the outcome.

[@harrism84]

I'm looking to change my blade for the first time on the mower I got in 2021 (small yard, not as frequent mowing, don't kill me!) and I only have that center bolt. Is that normal?

[@reallyMello]

It’s for the dual blade mower?

[@harrism84]

@@reallyMello no, it only came with one blade. Some other youtube searching says that's normal. Appreciate the comment though!

[@reallyMello]

Only the dual blade ones have the additional bolts to hold the blades together. Single mower blades usually just have the center bolt to affix it to the motor. Do not change from single to dual blade without verifying that is compatible with the manufacturer.

[@harrism84]

@@reallyMello yeah I'm looking to just replace the one blade. thank you!

[@kaseymoe]

Where do I get the diamond protusion "blade set" bolts?

[@reallyMello]

Hi there, click SHOW MORE on my video description. I have links for the bolts there.

[@parrot0051]

I have a 20" ego mower with a single blade but I want the dual blades where do I get those bolts with the diamond on them ?

[@mor8266]

Excellent video, thanks

[@reallyMello]

Glad you liked it!

[@NigelNapalmXXX]

thanks for the great video!

[@Edgar_Alaniz0121]

Do you know why the white ring keeps spinning when I try to tighten the blades onto the mower

[@gorebels2009]

You need two screwdrivers, one to hold the blades against the mower body and another to jam the plastic ring against the blades.

[@jamesryan3054]

Why would the back plastic gear turn while tighting the mower blade on?

[@carolzimmer1539]

YES, Mine also. Can anyone answer this?

[@grahamspencer903]

Yes, my LM2135SP has what the manual calls the fan (small finned white plastic disk on the shaft. When tightening the shaft bolt, the fan spins and seems there is no easy way to stop that so you can tighten the shaft bolt properly.

[@adamcompean9385]

Question can a dual blades work for a none select cut ego mower even if its a 21" as well like the 21" select cut mower. My is a single blade 21" ego mower but not a select cut model. Can someone let me know. TY

[@TylerPickering]

Any issue on the blade set bolts? Mine just keep spinning without loosening

[@reallyMello]

The outer ones? The back washer nut should be slotted to prevent that if you apply pressure from behind to keep it in the slot.

[@yannlathro256]

How long did it take you before you had to replace the blades. Something tells me the blades on this mower would need to be replaced way quicker compared to a gas one. Do you agree? Also instead of replacing the blades, you could have sharpened it correct? Very interested in the LM2156. How often I need to change the blades is the only hick up preventing me from switching from gas to battery powered. I guess the last question is does battery operated va gas impacts the life of the blades?

[@reallyMello]

I disagree that they’d need to be replaced any faster than a gas one. I waited about a year and a half before changing mine. I could have sharpened but I didn’t think it was worth it with the gouges I had in the old one from hitting rocks. Gas vs battery makes no difference in blade life.

[@yannlathro256]

@@reallyMello thanks!! Satisfied with the mower? Any battery issues? what model do you have? U convinced me to buy it

[@reallyMello]

Check out my review of the mower itself here EGO LM2135SP dual blade lawnmower unbox and 5 month later review impressions kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoK6d36PetONgbM

[@ronschmick3356]

I took the stickers off the blade - are they garbage now?

[@daphlavor]

Anyone know if this set up will work on an older 6.5 hp push mowers?

[@banjoland]

Very helpful. Thanks much.

[@reallyMello]

Thanks enjoy

[@brucehayflinger9351]

Your video was quite helpful. I read "someplace" the warning NOT to over-tighten the blade, torque to 8 inch pounds. Is this the accurate figure? Thanks, Bruce

[@reallyMello]

This is what I found in the manual "Use a torque wrench with 9/16” (14mm) socket to tighten shaft bolt in CLOCKWISE direction to 36-43 ft-lb (50-60 N.m.) and alternate to 11/16” (17mm) socket to tighten “Blade Set” nuts in CLOCKWISE direction to 22 ft-lb (30 N.m.). " - egopowerplus.com/media/productattach/2/1/21-0713_ego_lm2130_lm2130sp_lm2150sp_56v_lithium-ion_cordless_mower_manual_na_v2_1-8_.pdf *of course check with Ego with any concerns

[@tyhuber7651]

@@reallyMello Would you say your blade was installed too tightly from the get-go? I wondered if using a torque wrench was important -- I don't have one and am a cheapskate, but I read those specs in the manual, too. Am expecting to receive Model LM2135SP next week and want to be prepared with the right stuff to swap out blades easily and correctly. Maybe a budget-model torque wrench would be a wise investment.

[@reallyMello]

I suspect just hard using the mower for awhile and the grime the area encounters kind of got the bolt really stuck in there and some combination of penetrating oil and trying patiently with the socket wrench got it free. To be safe having a torque wrench you can measure the precise torque with would be best.

[@MichaelDonahoe-e2x]

40 feet pounds is closer to what you want at the center nut. Twenty-two feet pounds for the two nuts at either side of the big nut. 8 inch pounds isn't even finger tight.

[@boukm3n]

My bolt in the middle won’t stop rotating :( I can’t get it to tighten down completely even by hand. It stops a few millimeters before tightening completely down

[@badtoro]

I'm so surprised the center bolt wasnt reverse threaded.

[@reallyMello]

Seems like different mower brands all do it differently wrt threading direction

[@WysteriaGuitar]

don't use a power tool to take off a tough nut. do it by hand tool and use a hammer to tap the tool slightly works everytime

[@Maldonado219]

Why?

[@WysteriaGuitar]

@@Maldonado219 because a power tool generally will not have enough torque or too much torque and you can strip the nut...

[@mablenay]

I use All American Sharpener every 10-15 cuts

[@rfroode]

Bolts? Ordered one but they don’t come with bolts , cannot find the type even other than they say “ set bolts “

[@reallyMello]

I have links for the bolts in my video description or you should be able to reuse the existing ones from the blade that came with the mower.

[@chafedbm]

Dewalt impact driver took the bolts off with zero effort. FYI, do not reinstall the bolts with the impact driver. If you are doing it right, tighten them with a torque wrench.

[@chafedbm]

@MOPARGuy I can't remember what they are or where I got them from but I did use a torque wrench to tighten them back. Sorry man I just can't remember where I got the info from I think maybe the manual

[@monohydrate2]

Use a torque wrench with 9/16” (14mm) socket to tighten shaft bolt in CLOCKWISE direction to 36-43 ft-lb (50-60 N.m.) and alternate to 11/16” (17mm) socket to tighten “Blade Set” nuts in CLOCKWISE direction to 22 ft-lb (30 N.m.).@MoparGuy1625

[@CTTH100]

Sorry if I missed it but how old were your blades? Just curious. Thanks.

[@reallyMello]

They were about a year and a half old

[@Percival3Smithers]

I once slipped a 12 point socket off of a lawn mower blade and punched the blade edge. It cut mostly through one finger and cut two others to the bone. I now will start with a impact wrench and a 6 point impact socket. No need for you to repeat my experience.

[@reallyMello]

Yikes

[@kt_gam1ng347]

Man. My driver pops that nut right off. Yours is crazy locked on. Just changed my blades. Ego blades are pretty bad on a hardness scale.

[@reallyMello]

I bet your lawn is enjoying the new blades! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@kt_gam1ng347]

@@reallyMello yes sir. Wish I could post you some photos. I took on some extra yards and they don’t keep them maintained. It really tore up my blades. Fortunately for me the yard I’m doing today is a good one worthy of a new blade. I came to your channel to make sure I was putting my washer and fan on correctly. So thanks for being here. Drop you a like

[@moogoomoogoo5990]

I find it odd they made it require metric and imperial tools to remove those bolts.

[@Diver7atms]

not the mulching blade. that is the lift kit for bagging

[@karunald]

I can't get this POS bolt off. I have a ton of tools here and can't figure out what attachments I need for my impact driver. Apparently I have to pay someone $75 to come do this for me. That's if I can find anyone to actually call me back. Pissed.

[@reallyMello]

Let some penetrating oil sit on it for a bit and maybe try a longer handled socket wrench for more leverage

[@karunald]

@@reallyMello Yea.. But then with a hand socket or wrench - How do I know what torque I can get on it without a gauge. I'd feel safer with the impact driver. Crap I have to bring my parts to Home Depot and buy something aren't I? LOL. Hate when that happens!

[@reallyMello]

I don’t think you need to measure torque applied when loosening bolts but I could be wrong. I think it mattered more for tightening to not over or under tighten.

[@karunald]

@@reallyMello yes for putting them back on properly so they won't kill me.

[@eddiefranco1780]

always push down to take off a bolt , don't pull up , It's a lot simpler to push down...

[@Hunter98367]

Thanks for your video bro. You helped me out. I might be able to help you too. I found this, you all might want to read. I really dont think it's good to have them bolts on so tight. I'm not for sure but you might damage the mower with them bolts on so tight. I know for sure it's not good to have car tire lugnuts on super tight. If you don't have a torque wrench. Just guess on the foot pounds. But look it up and see approximately how tight they should be so you have an idea... and just guess as your tightening them bolts down by the pressure your putting on the wrench. Check this link out. I'll post what I found. Takecare and God Bless everyone . Here's what the mower manual says from the ego site: “Use a torque wrench with 9/16” (14mm) socket to tighten shaft bolt in CLOCKWISE direction to 36-43 ft-lb (50-60 N.m.) and alternate to 11/16” (17mm) socket to tighten “Blade Set” nuts in CLOCKWISE direction to 22 ft-lb (30 N.m.).”Jan 15

[@jcepri]

Just learned EGO is no longer making outdoor power equipment.

[@reallyMello]

Where are you seeing that?

[@jerzsubbie]

That’s not how you use an impact. You have to hold the trigger for more than 0.7 seconds. A breaker bar is the better tool here anyway.

[@danielkinney6325]

I want that zero turn EGO for $4999

[@reallyMello]

Me too, get through my yard in 5 minutes :)

[@6ft8incyclist]

Nice Video BUT C L E A N your mower

[@reallyMello]

It sure was dirty that day

[@matthewhall9692]

I thought you were trying to steal one of my moves for a moment there and instead of removing the bolt you damn near kill yourself trying to loosen it only to realize all you have done is tighten the ever living hell out of it because it is reverse threaded for whatever god-forsaken reason!

[@reallyMello]

Haha no not this time

[@Ioniq6_]

Bro hit the bolt with more than your purse.

[@reallyMello]

Haha 😂

[@wawalker1]

Don't overtighten

[@Enonymouse_]

I don't like the fact they painted over most of the cutting surface on these. :/

[@reallyMello]

It doesn’t really make a difference and wears off the cutting edge relatively quickly if you are concerned