How to remove a stubborn mower blade nut

This video shows you how to loosen a stubborn nut when changing blades on your lawn tractor

[@paulpetty3331]

This is by far the best video that I have found for doing this job.Thank you sir.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks Paul, some viewers have complained I talked to much in the video and have made fun of my Boston / Cape Cod accent. It is nice to hear your very kind words.

[@paulpetty3331]

No need for anyone to make fun of another person's voice.If they heard my southern Alabama voice the same people probably would be making fun of my voice.

[@richardspaulding5035]

@@paulpetty3331 Thanks again Paul, My wife has relatives in Alabama. Last time we were there if you can picture this: a bunch of good old boys with their motorcycles parked around a big shade tree, sipping beer and listening to Nascar on the radio. The topic of conversation was tractor motors. LOL, By all means don't be a stranger.

[@paulpetty3331]

@@richardspaulding5035 by all mey, I'm also gonna sub.

[@GrizzlyGoesRawr]

Fantastic idea with anchoring to something else. Ive been struggling past hour. Scared it was going to fall off my jack and stands Watch this video and I ratchet strapped from frame of mower to my hitch on truck. Took maybe 10 more minutes and I had both blades off. They were on there GOOD

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks, I don't know why they get so tight at times, As I recall I had not changed the blades in a couple of seasons.

[@pistolpete4836]

Genius with the wood block in the grass exhaust. Thank you Sir!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks PistolPete; glad you found the video helpful

[@blinkeypanda]

Thanks for the idea of the pipe with the breaker bar! As a small 120 lb woman, I was able to unscrew a stubborn mower blade, much appreciated!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the kind words, I am glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching my channel.

[@markhennings7207]

Installed these on a riding mower kzbin.infoUgkxetgfkJxfdT_B2vGYP-uNTLaBbim9OKTD . They were sharp out of the box, although I've never liked blade edges that were coated...not quite as sharp as I personally want. Using my belt sander, I removed the coating from the cutting edges and refined the edge enough to shave with them. So far, after three runs, these blades are holding up as expected. Even after hitting a few fallen 1/2 inch or so branches, the edges are still sharp as heck. No edge dings, no warping, etc. As far as installing them, the cutouts were of the proper size and shape to fit my aging Craftsman mower. Very satisfied.

[@richardspaulding5035]

thanks

[@sturgus1]

Mapp gas torch and water are your friends to free up frozen bolts/nuts. Just used the technique on the bolts to remove the baffle on my 8 year old riding lawnmower. Worked great.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I did not want to use a touch because the spindle is made of aluminum.

[@markrush5013]

excellent video...right to the point..thank you...i am taking the blades off a riding mower for my first time tommorrow...im a bit nervous but your video helped.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks so much for your very kind words and taking the time to watch my video. I don't understand how those nuts get so tight, Right up until it broke loose I did not know what was going to happen! I apologize for taking so long to respond.

[@derekdoherty4406]

Super helpful - thanks for making this video. I used a cinder block instead of fashioning a piece of wood. But other than that - same approach, and it worked when nothing else would. Thanks again, sir!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the kind words, I am glad my video was helpful, Thanks for watching my channel.

[@Jason-nw7wn]

Your video helped a ton. I had the same problem but didn’t have a metal pipe. I had a spare pvc pipe laying around so I used that and it worked like a charm. Thank you for the idea!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the kind words, Jason, I am glad you got the blades off

[@sinabagherisarvestani8924]

Would spraying it with WD-40 or something help ??

[@Jason-nw7wn]

I did try that first but the WD40 couldn’t penetrate deep enough into the threads to do anything

[@skipperstan]

Fantastic video, thank you so much! You explained it quickly, and simply, just the way people need to know so we can get on with the job rather than watching through a 30min video. I'd tried WD40, heat and an impact drill, but no good. Tried your method and BANG! They both came off! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the kind words; I was afraid to apply heat because the spindle housing is aluminum. I don't know why those things get so badly frozen on. I am glad you got yours off. thanks for watching.

[@barneyrexroat207]

Thank you sir for posting. I removed my mower deck as opposed to lifting it but the key principle you pointed out is it takes a breaker bar along with a sturdy metal pole to extend it. I had two rounded bolts so I had to special order an Irwin extractor socket and on the ground in the 'rowing' position I was able to finally loosen both of them. Great tip!

[@richardspaulding5035]

That is how the owners manual suggests you approach the job by removing the deck, The machine in the video is not like the new machines today, it is very difficult to remove the deck and even harder to put it back. The lift in the video cost about 200 dollars, I am so glad I have it, thanks for your kind words and watching my video.

[@tydarwin8812]

instablaster.

[@willardt.robinson823]

L

[@clydejennings7049]

Great video, very helpful. Love the accent, sounds like the good old days of the Tappet Brothers, Click and Clack. Great Silver and Black shepherd. I have a sable and black, probably about the same age.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the kind words. The shepherds name is Hi Ho. If you can get by all the shedding of fur they are great dogs. OMG I think I just gave away all my pass words. Thanks for watching my channel

[@futurehunter_1]

Thanks for the video. I really like the wood block you made for the blade.

[@akbychoice]

futurehunter yes, I’m gonna use a block too but, first I’m gonna slice a slot into it.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Sorry I took so long to reply; I am trying to get catch up on all my old comments Thanks for taking the time to comment and thanks for watching my channel

[@Butler_Buck]

Fighting with this same thing today. Good idea about putting an extension bar on the nut to get the needed leverage.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I had not changed the blades in a couple of years at the time, I think that is how they got so tight. thanks for watching

[@Butler_Buck]

@richardspaulding5035 we ended up using an impact drill and a cool mower lift to get the nut lose and the new blades on. Thanks

[@richardspaulding5035]

@@Butler_Buck Glad you got them off. As you saw in the video my impact gun did nothing.

[@seeforever77]

Good idea. Took forever to get to the point!

[@richardspaulding5035]

@seeforever77 You are missing the whole point of my videos. They are not meant to be instructional. Oh no, the purpose is to help people who have problems falling asleep.

[@1GEJANE1959]

I watch this & thought what a waste of time...the video could have been shorter & more to the point, BUT...I tried what you finally said & FINALLY got the blades off! THANKS FOR THIS!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks Jane, this video was one of my earlier efforts. You are not the only one to complain about that. As my channel has grown and i have produced more videos, I am trying to do a better job of getting to the point. I now review every video prior to posting to see how I can shorten it. Thanks for watching and thanks for your input.

[@stevetallo]

Need to get your a better impact one with more torque comes right off you don't need a come along for this you made something easy very hard you have my sympathy 😢

[@seancurran1938]

Richard, listening to you was like hearing my own replay. Changed the oil today, rolled the front up on some stacked cinderblocks, chucked the back wheels, pulled the plug. Put the socket on and tried with a large 1/2 ratchet driver.... O.o Impact wouldn't bust it. WD40 for like an hour. OK, I've always needed a breaker bar anyway, just in case. Run to store and picked up an 18". Now I'm sweating, both my new shoulders are screaming, and I'm swearing. I'm done for the day. How long a piece of pipe was that? *It'll be the last time I leave it out. **Your garage looks freaking awesome**

[@richardspaulding5035]

About 4ft long

[@seancurran1938]

Got it. Done deal.

[@justinriley8651]

hit the breaker bar with a dead blow hammer itll come loose

[@carle5538]

I hate working on the floor, but this is the only way to do it. Thanks for the video.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks again CARL

[@kentuckyheadhunter2413]

Be sure to use a six point socket when using a pipe. Otherwise you can round the nut off. I learned that the hard way.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I did one better. I used an impact socket I think we all learned that one the hard way. Thanks for watching and thanks for the advice.

[@IAmAnAiAndroid]

thank you for the great idea, I just happened to have a bunch of perfectly sized pipes laying around from the last owner. I just put my foot against the rear wheel and cranked with my breaker bar+pipe.. POP! thar she goes.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Glad you got the blades off. Commenters have written that the blades were put on too tight in the first place. That is usually not the case. If they have not been changed in two or three seasons sometimes it is caused by corrosion.

[@IAmAnAiAndroid]

@@richardspaulding5035 Thank you, Yes it was definitely corrosion that seized it on there, I didn't do it for a couple years. I put some anti-seize on this time.

[@richardspaulding5035]

@@IAmAnAiAndroid good move

[@adamceasar6805]

Thanks for the help love ur Shepard I got 4 Shep pups glad to see how there gonna look when the grow up

[@richardspaulding5035]

I hope you have some experience with German Shepherds. 4 of them are going to be more than a handful. I have 2 now. The old guy you see in the video is very well behaved, follows commands as there is no need for a leash. However, the younger one is a terror. He runs like the wind and can pivot on a dime. when he gets loose there is no catching him. Good Luck (keep in touch)

[@RiskyR1CH]

Thanks , that helped, was going to get rid of my mower if I couldn’t change the blades,

[@richardspaulding5035]

Yea, I don't know why they get so tight. At the point I was in the video I had made up my mind either the blade was going to come loose, or something was going to break LOL.

[@frankfeatherstone8976]

i've had success removing frozen rounded head bolts by spraying with WD 40, leaving overnight then heating the bolt with a map gas torch while hammering the head. They can then be removed with a no screw head socket wrench. Make sure you have a new set of original hardened bolts for replacement before you begin and put a little grease on the threads.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks Frank for sharing that with us. Just remember the spindle housing is made of aluminum. if you get things too hot the housing will melt before you can react. Thanks for watching my channel.

[@frankfeatherstone8976]

@@richardspaulding5035 Right on Richard! I was thinking that at the time but the blade & nut would absorb a fair bit of the heat - not to get it red hot of course! mainly to blue the bolt for the cutting socket & soften gunk under the washer & thread a bit.

[@richardspaulding5035]

@@frankfeatherstone8976 Yes with map gas you are probably not producing a tremendous amount of heat. I use ox/acetylene, I would would melt that spindle in a heart beat lol. thanks for following up.

[@audreyasbey3745]

Lowe’s talked me into a impact drill never mentioned breaker bar. Thai was wicked ahhsome. From Bahston. Thx.

[@richardspaulding5035]

In most cases the impact wrench / drill will work. However in this case my impact tool was not strong enough to brake the nut free. Thus I used a breaker bar and still had to add a pipe as you saw for more leverage. Thanks for watching.

[@mberg7236]

Love your pup!!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks; His name is Hi Ho

[@akbychoice]

Same issue, needs copper anti-seize on the threads.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Sorry I took so long to reply; I am trying to get catch up on all my old comments Thanks for taking the time to comment and thanks for watching my channel

[@ronmanley3199]

I was wondering if applying some Liquid Wrench and leaving it overnight might have helped? Thanks for making the video.

[@UnderWhelmed55]

Liquid Wrench or PB Blaster should help. Soak overnight.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Yes it should help but in this case it did not. Sorry I took so long to reply; I am trying to get catch up on all my old comments Thanks for taking the time to comment and thanks for watching my channel

[@BrianSquiers]

Great vid thanks for posting. Love your dog 😀

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks, he was a great dog. He passed away last fall. I am still using him as the face of my channel, however.

[@ralphstadler7373]

Just had to go threw this!!! Unreal. I used penitrating oil a hammer to hit on it and a 24 inch breaker bar, with the floor jack handle for extra leverage!!! It finally broke loose. When reinstalling I put some grease on those threads. and torqued to 70lbs. Hope I never have to go thru that again!!!!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for sharing your experience RALPH;

[@stevensantiago746]

Thanks for the video! it helped. I liked how you used safety first, maybe next time gloves as well.

[@richardspaulding5035]

LOL, I started out as a mechanic in the 1970s. I don't' think I have ever worn gloves. I remember many years ago several of us young mechanics were going to a mutual friend's house to help him change the motor in his car over a weekend. He came out wearing these big heavy gloves and we all laughed at him. He was probably the only smart one among us.

[@jeffreyaaron6237]

Worked like a charm. Excellent advice!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks Jeffrey; I have taken a lot of negative comments on this video. Nice to hear from you.

[@canadave1]

That's exactly what I do when my weak impact driver isn't good enough. Works like a charm.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Glad you got the blade off. Thanks for watching.

[@gregbolton1480]

Good info. Guy sounds chronically out of breath. Hope he is OK

[@richardspaulding5035]

I feel ok, I never realized my breathing was that labored until started making videos and watching myself. I am well in my 70s as I purchased my first tool set in 1969. My doctor advises me I may have borderline COPD he thinks possibly from so many years in the industry. Thanks for your concern, however I do indeed feel pretty good for my age. I can still get under a car but sometimes need help getting out LOL.

[@mikee5507]

I HAD TO DO THE SAME THING. THE ONLY THING I DID DIFFERENT WAS I USED A BIG C-CLAMP INSTEAD OF A BLOCK OF WOOD. I FELT SAVER WITH THE C-CLAMP.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the information, gives the viewers another option.

[@mikee5507]

THANK YOU, BROTHER. YOU MADE A GREAT VIDEO! I WOULD HAVE TO SAY MOST COMMON FOLKS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I KNOW I DID. QUESTION, DO YOU KNOW JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR LORD AND PERSONAL SAVIOR? I KNOW THAT IS A PERSONAL QUESTOIN AND WE ARE LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS, THAT'S FOR SURE.

[@B1GW33ZY6969]

You are a bad ass. Keep up these really helpful videos plz my friend!!!😁

[@richardspaulding5035]

LOL, I've been called a fat ass but never that. I am glad you found my channel

[@mikeferris408]

Chicago, Jersey or boston? Oooo he just said the word bar.... hes definitely Boston! 👍

[@richardspaulding5035]

LOL Mike; You are close. Southeastern Massachusetts, half way between Boston and Cape Cod.

[@jaybrown4526]

Interesting how much praise this guy is getting for using a pipe extension. As if you people have never heard of the concept of a breaker bar??

[@richardspaulding5035]

Not just the pipe, the video included chaining the machine so it would not slip and instruction as to which way to turn the nut. It also demonstrated that the owner need not be afraid to use excessive force. Furthermore, in the video I suggested the use of safety glasses. It is ok however, you are not alone, I get lots of comments from other haters.

[@Nikolasto77]

Nice German Shepherd!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks, his name is Hi Ho

[@richardspaulding5035]

his name is Hi Ho

[@shawncahill8519]

Well the first thing you need to do is get yourself a couple of bottles of Jack Daniels best way to do this drink the Jack Daniels go ride around the yard and drive them blades right off the curb stones y'all come loose eventually one or two things is going to fall off age of the guy riding the lawnmower or the blades this is what happens when you put the lawn mower blades upside down

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks Shawn; I appreciate the humor

[@jhors7777]

Thank you for posting this helpful video

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thank you jhors, for the kind words and watching it

[@spitfeueranna]

They haven't rusted, it's just a p155 p00r design. Mine won't budge at all. I've tried popane, hitting the wrench repeatedly with a hammer etc. The only thing I haven'ttried yet is aceylene, a breaker bar, or an impact wrench. Yeah, I watched how much force you were exerting, that was enough to strip the nut, you got lucky... this really is a s0rry design for attaching the blade to the spinner. I tried the breaker bar (a road sign square pole, the only thing that would fit my huge wrench end) and all this method did was strip the nut.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Where I was at, I felt I had nothing to lose. I did not think I could not use acetylene because the spindle housing was made out of aluminum. In any event I was prepared to replace the spindle should things had not worked out they it did. If you were using a wrench that may be why the bolt stripped. You really needed a 6-point impact socket

[@bendude6748]

Some nice person decided to chisel the nut holding the blades on mine so that was fun to get off, luckily it wasn’t too tight lol.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and thanks for watching my channel

[@ryanmagnum330]

I didn’t even notice the mower til the shepherd left at 0:30 .... lol...I have a 9 year old gsd and a 2 year old chocolate lab

[@richardspaulding5035]

The shepherds name is Hi Ho. He is six years old he is silver and black

[@ryanmagnum330]

My shepherd started getting really lonely so I got her a baby sister to play with. It’s actually like a mom and daughter. I barely potty trained her. I did teach her basic commands though.

[@ryanmagnum330]

I rescued my shepherd at one. It had been in 3 home already and would abuse her and the keep her crated all the time.

[@davem145mxr]

I’m afraid I’m going to break the bolt off but I’m going try it again, my impact gun was successful with 2 of the 3

[@richardspaulding5035]

I was worried myself. I knew something had to give. I was hopping not my tool or the spindle itself. Fortunately, the bolt did loosen up before anything broke. Let me know what happens.

[@davem145mxr]

@@richardspaulding5035 it worked

[@jackiemartin978]

I had to replace pulley spindle assembly, it was in pieces. The shaft from the old one is still attached to the old blade, can't get it to break free. I replaced that one with new blade. But how can I get the old blade off the other side to replace it? No lift, doing this lying on the ground. Any suggestions??

[@richardspaulding5035]

The only safe way without the lift is to remove the deck. I tried one time using planks supported by the tailgate of my truck. The machine came down as I almost got injured. Do not try anything like that. there are some nice vidos on how to remove that deck. It is a pain to remove but not terrible.

[@columnaentertain]

Worked like a charm thanks!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks Vladimir; Those blade nuts can be pretty stubborn, The one in the video was the worst I had ever encountered.

[@VAPictures]

Breakah Bah! this guy is from Boston!

[@richardspaulding5035]

very close my friend, I am about 50 miles southeast of bastan lol

[@trumpetfriday8971]

@@richardspaulding5035 Wicked smaaaath

[@slipperyblueclay2521]

@@richardspaulding5035 I'm originally from New Bedford. BTW truckers who haul to our facility from the ports use pipes when trying to open or close container doors. Some cans have been crossing the oceans for 20 years.

[@SirkillzAhlot]

I love your GSD

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks, he was a great dog. Sadly, he passed away a few months ago. I will still continue to use him as my mascot.

[@timcastens1150]

Try a small pipe wrench, it worked for me after rounding the bolt with a socket.

[@richardspaulding5035]

That sounds like a great idea. If if I am ever in that situation I will most certainly give it a go. Thanks for sharing your idea and thanks for watching my channel.

[@timcastens1150]

Richard Spaulding No problem, enjoyed​ your pod cast. I was just before getting a breaker bar and thought I'd try the pipe wrench first , it popped lose without using a breaker bar with it.My dad used to use pipe wrench for a lot of things, I guess that's why I thought of it. 😁

[@dmc31405]

Put some grease or some never seize on the threads when you put the blade back on.

[@richardspaulding5035]

good advice

[@slickrickroblox8019]

The dog! 😍

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks, his name is Hi Ho

[@differentbrain]

Thanks for the video - got it!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Your welcome Mica and Thank you for watching it.

[@richardmaaske7483]

You could also spray rust blaster, on the nut.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Is that the name of the product? I would like to try it

[@29outlaw]

I wonder if you could rest that breaker bar against that steel column, and then start the engine and engage the blades. I remove crank shaft pulley bolts on cars that way. Just make sure you're 100% sure of the rotation direction or else you'll have a breaker bar flying thru the air.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the suggestion; But not in this lifetime

[@annmariesalas2677]

Thank you so much. This worked for me!!

[@richardspaulding5035]

I am glad the video was helpful ANN; Thanks for watching my channel.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I think I may have applied a lubricant but I did not let it set long

[@richardspaulding5035]

To loosen it you turn the nut counter clockwise

[@papymuzo8122]

onjour, merci pour votre vidéo, parfaite pour la lame 1 mais comment faire pour l'autre?

[@richardspaulding5035]

Salutations, je ne parle pas français, j'utilise donc Google Translate. J'espère pouvoir expliquer cela. Dans la vidéo, vous m'avez vu coincer le morceau de bois dans l'ouverture d'évacuation de l'herbe pour maintenir la lame. Je ne pense pas que cela soit visible mais j'ai fait découper un demi-cercle à une extrémité du morceau de bois. Celui-ci s'adaptera à la zone surélevée située au milieu du plateau de coupe pour maintenir la lame lorsque vous la desserrez.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Si votre terrasse n'a pas de zone surélevée comme la mienne, je placerais une sorte de pince en C pour maintenir la lame en place.

[@papymuzo8122]

Merci@@richardspaulding5035

[@papymuzo8122]

Merci @@richardspaulding5035

[@sheilabock5403]

Thanks!!

[@richardspaulding5035]

I am very sorry I have taken so long to reply. Thanks for watching.

[@man_in_a_box34]

My lawnmower has some sort of plastic cap over the bolt , I'm really struggling to remove it so I can finally just unscrew the blade from the motor

[@richardspaulding5035]

I have never heard or seen anything like that. Can you snap a phoro and post it on your channel? I will subscribe so I can see it.

[@nbroachful]

Using the pipe for leverage, classic. 👍

[@richardspaulding5035]

I have several pipes varying in size that I keep in one of my long drawers for such occasions. Thanks for the thumbs up and watching my channel.

[@mrjcbuc]

handsome pup

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks; His name is Hi Ho. He is a Silver and Black Saddleback Shepherd. That video was taken about 5 years ago. When he was 3 years old, he is 8 now and has been a great friend over the years. he goes everywhere with me. Thanks for watching.

[@larrybien7599]

use never seeze on the threads to keep from locking up next time

[@richardspaulding5035]

That is very helpful to my viewers. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching my channel.

[@48retrop]

@@richardspaulding5035 Or, my good man, another way is to not tighten the blade bolt until you soil your pants. Most blade bolts only need around 50 ft. lbs. to secure them.

[@richardspaulding5035]

@@48retrop Thanks for that information; Your point is well taken as that is something I never considered. As I recall I used an impact wrench to tighten the blade nuts back then. Now that I think about it, I know these things can very easily put out several hundred pounds of torque. I am sure that’s what must have happened. I do indeed own a torque wrench and I will most certainly tighten the blades to specifications next time. Thanks for taking the time to help me out. Please by all means to not be a stranger to my channel.

[@glo5879]

just bought a longer wrench ..ng .. breaker bar sounds good

[@richardspaulding5035]

May need a breaker bar and a pipe. Those dam blades can get really locked on there

[@glo5879]

@@richardspaulding5035 final attempt used a plumbers wrench I couldn't believe it worked.

[@brettbaratheon9776]

Thanks for the video! You still around brother?

[@richardspaulding5035]

Good to hear from you once again. Don't do as much as I use to. Turned 70 last November.

[@stevebaker4812]

not sure of your mower but. it takes 10 minutes to take the deck off and 10 to put it back( on mine)... 5 pins and a cable. that way you don't have the thing jacked up in the air and you pull it out and work on it. in the same sense... you have a garage and I have a yard lol...so 10 minutes in the yard probably 5 minutes in a garage. I recommend taking the deck off to work on it versus this .

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks Steve; I like the way I do it, this was an unusual case whereas the blades were frozen. Usually, it is 2 minutes to raise it up less than 5 to change the blades and 1 minute to lower it back down. My neighbor called me last Saturday evening. He wanted to know if I could swap his blades in the morning. He had hit a rock earlier in the day. I was not going to be home so I told him bring it over now. He was in and out in less than 10 minutes total. If you enjoy struggling with your deck, I wish you many more years of happiness.

[@jamesself2409]

Had to do same thing, what causes nuts to get so tight, would installing new nuts help?

[@richardspaulding5035]

I think it was just corosion. That was the first time having that issue with this machine. I had had the machine for about 5 or 6 years when that occurred. Prior to that I had changed the blades at the start of each cutting season without much difficulty. For reasons I don't recall I had gone two seasons with that set of blades when I had the problems getting them off. If anything, I would coat the nut with Permatex Anti-Seize compound.

[@dfield62]

Why does the bolt on the spindle turn also while I’m trying to get the blade off

[@richardspaulding5035]

If you are using a piece of wood to keep the blade from turning while loosening the nut and the spindle turns also then most likely the end of the spindle that locks in the blade is stripped. if you will notice on the new blade the center hole is in a pattern usually like a star shape. If that star shape has worn or stripped off the bottom of the spindle the hole thing will turn. if that is the case you will need to order a new spindle. There are videos on KZbin to show how to replace the spindle. Last time I replaced one of my spindles it was about $50. let me know how you make out.

[@dfield62]

Thank you

[@garyabc]

I'm having the same problem. With a cheater pipe on the breaker bar and a lot of effort the bolt will turn but not break free. I guess I will buy a good impact wrench and try that. If that doesn't work I'll have to bring it to the dealer. Thanks for posting a great video!

[@jodius66]

Pulled so hard on mine I snapped my "break"er bar. Looks like I'll be applying some heat and trying again...

[@richardspaulding5035]

Be careful as the spindle housing is made of aluminum. It will melt in a flash if you get things too hot.

[@peterkracht6621]

Just one question: did you secure the machine with a come along? Cause I'm fuzzy on that point...

[@richardspaulding5035]

lol. how many times did I say it. Sorry man it was not one of my better efforts

[@michaelbarcz326]

Tip: ffwd video to 2:42 to actually see anything

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks, great suggestion for the viewers. This was one of my earlier efforts. I am trying to do a better job of getting to the point sooner rather than later.

[@ineededanameforahandle]

Thank you, this helped

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks Fatsackof; That is an interesting name you have chosen. I myself have been called much worse. I am glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@ttfweb1]

Great video!

[@richardspaulding5035]

thanks

[@Solo1st]

So.. the come-a-long.. could you expound on that a bit more?

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the question jean; It is actually a geared cable hoist. If you want to see what one looks like just google search cable hoist. I just hooked it around a support post in the garage and attached the other end to the machine to keep it from slipping when I exerted the force with the breaker bar and pipe. An ordinary chain would have worked as well. I hope that clears it up for you. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffreywebb2692]

Many thanks.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Many thanks to you Jeffery for watching my channel.

[@Nick-yz9fd]

Thank you!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks Nick for watching.

[@jackiemartin978]

What if you don't have a lift like that?? How can I get to it to get nut off to replace blade? Very rusted. Yard machine mower

[@richardspaulding5035]

The procedure for changing blades is to remove the deck. In that particular machine it is a pain to get the deck out. that's why I purchased the lift. you can get them at Lowes or Home Depot for about $200. Thanks for watching my channel

[@ralphstadler7373]

Just use a floor jack

[@williamsmith7221]

Did you use a come along? I didn’t hear you mention it. 😁✌️

[@richardspaulding5035]

LOL

[@dougdimmadabd8093]

What kind of mower Jack is that? Sick of crawling on my back lol

[@richardspaulding5035]

I do not remember the brand, I purchased it at Lowes about 4 years ago. As I recall at that time i paid $200 for it, I am sure as with everything else these days it most likely is more than that now. just go to the lawnmower section as they should still have them on display. It was a great investment as I use it all the time.

[@lduranceau8046]

Now the question is can you re-install the nut with the SAME pressure as before?

[@richardspaulding5035]

I just gave it a few blasts with the impact gun. The rotation will keep it tight. I replaced the machine the following spring as it was about 8 years old at the time of the video. I have not attempted to change the blades on my new machine as of yet. Thanks for your question and watching my channel.

[@germanshepherd13]

nice shepherd

[@richardspaulding5035]

thanks his name is Hi Ho He is going to be 7 this September, oh my god I just realized I just gave away all my passwords.

[@honorabilis1]

Tried a impact wrench it's took the edges of the bolt so now I can't grip it with anything, now what do I do!

[@richardspaulding5035]

You must have been using a 12-point socket for that to have happened. Pick up a 24mm 6-point impact socket as that might still work. A 15/16 standard socket is slightly tighter than the 24 mm socket If you want to try that. All that is assuming your spindle nut is the same size as the one in the video. Do not use a touch as the spindle housing is likely made of aluminum. Stay in touch as I may have other ideas if that does not work.

[@honorabilis1]

@@richardspaulding5035 it was a 6point 17mm size the only one that fitted it well 15mm didn't fit 18 was too big, with a impact wrench ona murray ultra msd100 mower, ill try some spanner with a long leverage to get that off if I can find one ha

[@richardspaulding5035]

@@honorabilis1 If that fails pick up one of those nut splitter tools. They sell them at AutoZone. They go for about ten dollars. Then pick up a replacement nut at your local hardware store. I would like to know how you make out.

[@honorabilis1]

@@richardspaulding5035 I got one off with mole grips and a old ferguson te20 exhaust I had laying around for leverage ..could call that exhausting work ha

[@honorabilis1]

The other bolt though is just a circle now , I need to buy some bolt extractor

[@dillon4898]

Thank you buddy

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thank you for watching.

[@robcploft5398]

I like the dog

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks, His name is Hi Ho and he is 7 years old. If you watch my videos you will see I always seem to have dog fur on me. LOL . Dam I just realized I have given away all my passwords. thanks for watching my channel.

[@johnoneto4351]

MY GOOD MAN…A) YOU COULD'VE TORCHED IT. B) SPRAYED IT.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Not hardly friend; The spindle housing is made of aluminum. A little too much heat and the aluminum will dissolve before you could blink your eyes. Thanks for the comment anyway.

[@tims8299]

Thank you

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thank you Tim for Watching my channel

[@trigatupp]

mine completely stripped its round cant get it off.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I would try one of those nutcracker tools. possible you can split the nut enough so you can knock it off with a chisel.

[@dboyd1124]

Are they counter clockwise

[@richardspaulding5035]

To loosen it you turn the nut counter clockwise Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.

[@bobbrock4221]

Yeah because everybody has all of this fancy equipment.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the comment Bob; I do not think my tools are that fancy. However I suppose if you are an individual who owns no tools at all they would appear to be so. The lift in the video was purchase at Lowes for under 200 dollars. If you own a lawn tractor it is a worthy investment. Anyone who owns a socket set should have a breaker bar. All I did was slip a pipe over it. As far as the ratcheting come along a simple chain would do however the tool can be purchased at most hardware stores for about 30 or 40 dollars. If your interested in doing repairs yourself it requires some investment in tools. Thanks for watching my channel.

[@rsxrsx]

What size is the nut. I need to order the correct socket

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the question. It was a 15/16 socket for my machine. Yours should be the same if it was manufactured by MTD. There are many brands that fall under the MTD family such as Troy, Yard Man, Yard Machine, Cub Cadet , Craftsman and others. I apologize for not mentioning the size in the video. Most of all I want to thank your for watching my channel.

[@rsxrsx]

Richard Spaulding I have the same exact machine. Thanks for taking the time to reply! Take care.

[@AztecWarrior69]

You should always run up the pipe as close to the head of the wrench. The way you did it you are exerting a lot of force on the end of the tool and at the head. And you are wasting a lot of advantages of using the lever.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the advice. It is well taken.

[@shadricosuave]

The longer you leave the blades on the tighter they get. Especially when you are using it as a woods mower. Believe me I know. Hitting brush logs and rocks from time to time because I know I'm getting ready to change my blades actually just tightens up the blades. Picture hitting those rocks it's like hitting a hammer and tightening the blade. Best thing to do is not use it as a woods mower. Lol.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I agree they get tighter over time. The blades in the video had not been changed in 2 or 3 seasons.

[@prestondallas4035]

Your video helped but dude, you talked more about the come along that he did about the topic of the video just food for thought for the future videos

[@richardspaulding5035]

I am very sorry I have taken so long to reply. One of my early efforts, Trying to do a little less talking. Thanks

[@heleneschenbacher8512]

YOU’RE KIDDING? I’m going to buy a new mower I guess!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Actually shortly after I posted the video I did indeed purchase a new machine lol.

[@mark97213]

You need a better impact wrench with much more torque.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I now have one, Thanks

[@GuyFromTheSouth]

2:28 how he fixed it

[@richardspaulding5035]

nice cut to the chase

[@tomkruze2749]

Just use a Torch heat it Red hit. Let cool few min then ….boom

[@richardspaulding5035]

The spindle is made of aluminum.

[@KingslayerX]

Jesus. Mine I used a 4 foot pipe still no go.

[@richardspaulding5035]

They can be tough! I wasn't sure if I was going to get mine off, it was more than a little scarry. I did not want to use heat because of the aluminum spindle. However, if you must cut the bolt and the spindle gets damaged, they are easy to replace. You can find a replacement spindle for about 50 dollars depending on your machine. Let me know the outcome if you can.

[@MrLookatmyhat]

I've literally broken 1/4 breaker bars trying to get mine unstuck..

[@richardspaulding5035]

They can be very difficult. You cannot use heat as the spindle housing is made out of aluminum. It will melt in a flash. Perhaps if you know someone that has a 3/4 inch breaker bar otherwise you may have to start a cut in the nut and break it off with a chisel. let me know how you get it off. thanks for watching.

[@madyguindin1650]

Beautyful deutscher scheaferhund

[@richardspaulding5035]

Vielen Dank; Er ist jetzt 8 Jahre alt. Er heißt Hi Ho. Ich benutze Google Übersetzer, ich hoffe es ist gut. Danke, dass du meinen Kanal gesehen hast.

[@docholiday4004]

Impact wrench

[@richardspaulding5035]

MY impact wrench was ineffective.