Replacing a Lawn Mower Blade-How To Ego

[@milesplant5019]

No fluff, great efficient video. Much appreciated.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Thanks so much. Glad it helped!

[@jaesbow]

Thanks "Dad"! I'm probably old enough to be your dad! But, having worked on old jeeps, I fought left-hand threads in the past. I didn't know which way to force that frozen bolt. You saved me some grief

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Glad I could help Jim. I almost didn't do this video because I didn't think anyone would care. But, I have been surprised. So glad it was helpful to you. Most call me dad but Tim is my name. I say that in a few videos. Kinda forget most of the time though. LOL. I would appreciate it if you would subscribe if you haven't already. Much appreciated sir.

[@lesliesmith5653]

Great visual on all the steps. I ordered an impact wrench (drill) after watching this because the bolt wasn't budging with a combination ratchet wrench (found one for $65) It came right off! Thank you!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Very welcome and glad you were able to knock it out. Thanks for watching. If you are not subscribed it would really help me out if you would hit that subscribe button. I really appreciate it.

[@MsArdieT]

I learned from this video but the sound was very weak. The music was loud but not the voice. You are a good teacher!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

That is a pretty old video. I have learned a lot and I have spent a lot on mics, etc. since then. If you watch some of the newer videos you will see the improvement. Thanks so much. Hope you will subscribe.

[@jeffloewi5632]

Saved my stupid ass. Thanks. I had changed blades before but this time something was wrong and I just couldn't figure out what. Yours is the only video I could find dealing with the single blade original Ego LM2100 model. I had to watch it a bunch of times before I picked up on that 5/8ths washer you kind of rushed over. Seems I somehow lost track of the washer which meant the bolt kept bottoming out making tightening the bolt impossible. As a pretty decent bicycle mechanic for over 30 years it took your video to finally help be make sense of my dilemma. Pretty sure the wife saw the washer on the grass and tossed it.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Glad I could help Jeff. I really appreciate you messaging me. Please subscribe if you have not already. I really appreciate it.

[@jayson1270]

Thank you! I've not had to change a blade on a mower since I was a kid.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Very welcome Jayson. Glad it helped! I appreciate you watching.

[@ECMYTUNES]

Thank you for posting this. You helped me today!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Very welcome. I hope you will subscribe. I would really appreciate it. I think I have a lot of good information addressed on my channel and more coming. Thank you so much!

[@t.c.fincher4748]

Thanks for helping a 71 year old lady change her mower blade today😊🙏

[@DadsGarageDIY]

You are very welcome! Glad I could help. Hope you will subscribe and maybe you can find something else useful. Thanks so much!

[@britgirl1152]

Ha! I’m 60, here for same reason. x

[@user-oz1pw8jr7s]

Thank you!! I was successful! Last one in the neighborhood to mow my lawn, but taken care of today with a new blade!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Awesome!

[@goattw3lve12]

Great video! Just removed my blade and sharpened with a hand file in no time flat!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Thanks so much for the kind words. So glad it was helpful! Thanks again. Please help my out by hitting that subscribe button. I would really appreciate that if you haven't already.

[@sixgunsam8306]

Great detailed and helpful video. The volume is rather high for the music and low when you are talking, but I was just able to turn it up enough to hear you.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

This is a fairly old video. We have significant improvements now in our lighting and mics. I think you will find newer videos much better. I appreciate the comment. Glad it helped. I hope you will help me out by becoming a subscriber if you are not already. Really appreciate it.

[@stephanedupuis2304]

Great video. I see you don't use a torque wrench when putting the blade back on, despite the Ego manual insisting on it. I don't have one. Should I stress about it?

[@DadsGarageDIY]

I wouldn’t stress about it. They do that for liability reasons. I have been changing them for years and never torqued one. Just make sure it’s plenty snug and periodically inspect it. I appreciate the kinds words. Just filmed a new Ego video last night. Stay tuned.

[@marshallhughes4514]

Perfect. I didn't have the driver so it took some work to get the old one off. Thanks.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Very welcome Marshall. Please subscribe. It would really help me out. Really appreciate it!

[@violetiboya]

Thanks, you helped a 60 year old lady change a blade!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

So glad it was helpful. Please subscribe if you have not already. I really would appreciate that.

[@bryanzirkel304]

Just helped this guy (me) look like a pro. Thanks

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Glad it was helpful Bryan. Please subscribe if you are not already a subscriber. I really would appreciate it.

[@ajaxrodriguez8956]

Thanks for sharing. I was thinking I would have to take it to someone to install it because it needed to be balanced. It’s easy just to unbolt and bolt a new one on!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Glad it helped Ajax. Please subscribe if you have not already. I would really appreciate that. I will try to keep providing helpful content. Thank you sir.

[@matthewiskra771]

Thank! I was wondering why the 9/16th socket seemed loose. 14mm and counter-clockwise to loosen.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Good to hear Matthew. I appreciate you. Please help me out by subscribing. I would really appreciate that. Thanks Matthew.

[@hattrick-df4bo]

Thanks for the great video, helped me change mine today!!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Great to hear William. Kinda of funny. I almost didn't do that video. I didn't think anyone would watch it. But, I have had a lot of kind comments like yours that it helped. KZbin is so funny. You just never know. Thanks William. I hope you will subscribe if you have not already. I try to bring practical content. Thank you sir.

[@paulallen-01]

It’s crazy how over tightened the bolt is from factory

[@DadsGarageDIY]

For sure!

[@kevin.beaulieu]

Facts. That's why I'm here.

[@paulallen-01]

@@kevin.beaulieu yeah I thought I was going to break mine

[@mattkessler2]

Can’t get mine off at all. No idea what to do. Edit: Broke loose after much swearing 🤬

[@samuelharry6018]

Been at mine for 2 days still won’t come off

[@tobymorvant8175]

Is it possible to but a dual blade on this model?

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Great question. I’m not sure. Hopefully someone reading comments can help with that.

[@g4orce703]

Great video...question tho can you put an additional blade on this mower or there not enough space for one?

[@DadsGarageDIY]

That is a great question. I am not sure I would do that. Is the reason so you can use it to mulch?

[@g4orce703]

@@DadsGarageDIY well... I got new ego mower a few days ago, got in set on the lowest ground grass cutting setting and I noticed that it didn't cut as low as i wanted it to go again I had it at the lowest level it could go.. so, with that I was thinking about adding an additional blade for a better cut. This is a brand new mower that only comes with one blade attached .. just noticed as I was cutting the grass didn't go as low down as I would hope or like.. any suggestions?

[@DadsGarageDIY]

@@g4orce703 I will go out and measure mine on lowest setting (blade to the garage floor) can you do the same? We can see if there is a difference. The lowest setting should be plenty low and even too low in some cases for a healthy cut.

[@K03sport]

@@g4orce703 ...are you cutting a fairway or golf green? The Select Cut series (you got to spend more money) comes with the two blade system. Those blades are $40 to replace. My 2102SP cuts low enough on #1 (~1 inch). less than that almost seems like scalping and grass is unable to hold onto moisture....

[@jayhernan-bz9ym]

Great video! Easy to the point.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Thanks Jay. Appreciate that and glad it was helpful. Please subscribe if you have not. Got a lot more stuff like this once you get past the car stuff. But, I do have playlists so you can easily find the topics you are interested in. Thank you sir.

[@leadpipe333]

In the ego manual and on fb I see mention of using a torque wrench to install blade but no mention of that here. I'm a novice with tools so I'm wondering if that is truly needed or if using drill is sufficient. TIA

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Hi Jim. That is probably a bit of a liability thing. They provide that spec on a lot of different things but in most cases that is overkill. I think in this case they just want to make sure it doesn't fly off. That would be a bad day. I have been changing blades on various mowers for 40 years and have never used a torque wrench. I have always just gotten it nice and snug. Never have had an issue. I normally replace mine or remove it to sharpen it at the beginning of each season. If you have a torque wrench and it makes you more comfortable go for it. I don't think there is a right or wrong here. I have a torque wrench and never have used it on a mower blade. To me the most critical things are wheel nuts, even spark plugs (so you don't over tighten and strip an aluminum head, or when you get into engine rebuilding. Sorry for the long response. Bottom line, get it snug and it won't be an issue. I appreciate it Jim. Love those Ego's! Best mower I have ever had.

[@leadpipe333]

@@DadsGarageDIY thanks for the detailed and quick response. You've put my mind at ease that it's not really needed which is good since I don't have one. Now I just need to figure out how to loosen the factory tightened bolt which is immovable using a wrench or ratchet. Gonna try heating it with a torch like I've read. Thanks again!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

@@leadpipe333 Good luck Jim. Let me know how it goes.

[@slingtrader6903]

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Thanks for saying so. I turned out to be so simple on this mower. Glad it was helpful.

[@apalmerjr051974]

Thank you thank you for this video!!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Very welcome. I hope if not a subscriber you will become one. Hopefully you will find more helpful tips.

[@amandaohlendorf945]

This totally helped! Thanks so much

[@DadsGarageDIY]

So glad to hear. Thank you so much. Please subscribe if you haven’t.

[@Flossin1987]

Straight to the point. Thanks

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@ronfjames]

Thank you thank you thank you. Awesome job

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Thank you so much Ronald. So glad it was helpful. I really appreciate you sir.

[@flipflopmcgurt3403]

Awesome. Thanks for that

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Really appreciate you watching. I do hope you will subscribe if not already subscribed. Thanks so much!

[@GonzoTheRosarian]

Very helpful!!!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Glad to hear Colibri! Please subscribe if you have no already. I would really appreciate it!

[@GonzoTheRosarian]

@@DadsGarageDIY done!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

@@GonzoTheRosarian Really appreciate it!

[@melizzz924]

Thank you

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Very welcome. Glad it helped. Please subscribe if you have not already. I really appreciate that and look forward to hearing from you on another video.

[@chrisgordon3817]

Hi there took blade off 2 days ago - sharpened it and put it back properly i thought but when start it up lawn mower will move but blade doesnt. mower flashes a colour I call yellow but book says is orange. Now I am 150% mechanically challenged I will give you that. Tried 90 minutes 2 days ago to fix busy yesterday and have tried for another 60 today. What am I missing. Am I tightening too much ? not enough? Have I flipped something around.? Any help appreciated.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Hi Chris. My best guess is that maybe you left the washer off and because of it the blade is not tight enough causing the shaft to just spin inside the blade when it gets any resistance from the grass. That would be my best guess. If that is not it maybe the blade is not tight enough. Please let me know.

[@mollybeardsley3087]

I am having the same issue. Did you find a solution?

[@oursin777]

Thank you!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Very welcome! Glad I could help.

[@Justcuz99]

I was thinking about just sharpening my dull one. Hell for 20 bucks it's worth the price just to save the hassle. Not to mention my blade is over 3 years old. 20 bucks for a new blade every 3 years ain't bad at all

[@DadsGarageDIY]

I think just the way you do Joshua. I appreciate the comment sir.

[@herbivore2732]

Thanks dad

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Very welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffreysearle2996]

Good video the only downside is low sound quality, you need a mic

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Yeah. I agree. That video is pretty old. It was back when I 1st started and I didn't have anything in a way of equipment. That has all be remedied. You will find everything has gotten much better than back then. But, we are still working on getting better every day. Thanks so much for the comment. I hope you subscribe and check out some other content. Thank you!

[@jeffreysearle2996]

@@DadsGarageDIY That’s OK you help me my friend

[@DadsGarageDIY]

@@jeffreysearle2996 Great to hear!

[@rhoodj]

Home depot is no more an authorized dealer

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Yeah. That stinks. Now I see them at Lowes and Ace Hardware.

[@rhoodj]

@DadsGarageDIY Yes, and the price is still high. I may buy another one as a spare before they disappear.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

@@rhoodj I've been mowing for over 45 years and this is hands down not even close the best mower I have ever owned.

[@turbobuick86]

Nice video other than audio issues. Your personal audio is at very low decibel. Your intro music, in relation, is at very high decibel. They are not compatible.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Thank you. And, yeah. That was one of my earlier videos. I have since made significant upgrades in my microphones. Cleaned that stuff up. Hope you check out some more videos. And would greatly appreciate it if you would subscribe. Love the name by the way. When I was in high school that was the car everyone wanted. But, none of us could afford.

[@dacount6315]

Lol me last year I had to go buy an impact drill from harbor freight to remove that bolt. Here I am again wondering why the new blade doesn't go in lol it's the correct blade and even the old one won't go back on easy

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Thank for watching dacount. I really appreciate it!

[@PD-Pro-Go]

My wrench just slipped putting the lawnmower blade back on and I punched the blade and now my hand is bleeding like crazy. 🤷‍♂️

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Man, hope you are kidding!

[@PD-Pro-Go]

@@DadsGarageDIY Nope, got 5 stitches. haha!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

@@PD-Pro-Go I normally heart comments but would feel weird about hearting a comment when someone got hurt. Hope you get healed up soon!

[@PD-Pro-Go]

@@DadsGarageDIY Thank you sir! Your video did help me :)

[@DadsGarageDIY]

@@PD-Pro-Go Great to hear! I hope that you will subscribe if you have not already. Thanks so much.

[@evangill5291]

Sir, please fix your audio balance. My goodness.

[@DadsGarageDIY]

This was a very early video. We have invested and fixed a lot since then. Particularly in the audio area.

[@Jefftron3030]

Thank you!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Very welcome Jeffrey. Glad it helped. Please subscribe if you have not. Really helps me out. I will keep bringing the tips and DIY stuff your way. Thank you sir.

[@dominicmercier686]

Thank you!

[@DadsGarageDIY]

Very welcome, sir. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Hope you subscribe (if not already) and find more valuable content on the channel. Thanks again!