This video shows you how to loosen a stubborn nut when changing blades on your lawn tractor
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@paulpetty3331 Жыл бұрын
This is by far the best video that I have found for doing this job.Thank you sir.
@richardspaulding5035 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@richardspaulding5035 by all mey, I'm also gonna sub.
@GrizzlyGoesRawr23 күн бұрын
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
@richardspaulding503521 күн бұрын
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.
@pistolpete48362 жыл бұрын
Genius with the wood block in the grass exhaust. Thank you Sir!
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
Thanks PistolPete; glad you found the video helpful
@blinkeypanda4 жыл бұрын
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!
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, I am glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching my channel.
@markhennings7207 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
thanks
@sturgus12 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
I did not want to use a touch because the spindle is made of aluminum.
@markrush50135 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, I am glad my video was helpful, Thanks for watching my channel.
@Jason-nw7wn2 жыл бұрын
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!
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, Jason, I am glad you got the blades off
@sinabagherisarvestani89242 жыл бұрын
Would spraying it with WD-40 or something help ??
@Jason-nw7wn2 жыл бұрын
I did try that first but the WD40 couldn’t penetrate deep enough into the threads to do anything
@skipperstan2 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
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.
@barneyrexroat2074 жыл бұрын
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!
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
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.
@tydarwin88123 жыл бұрын
instablaster.
@willardt.robinson8232 жыл бұрын
L
@clydejennings70494 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
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_16 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I really like the wood block you made for the blade.
@akbychoice6 жыл бұрын
futurehunter yes, I’m gonna use a block too but, first I’m gonna slice a slot into it.
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
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_Buck20 күн бұрын
Fighting with this same thing today. Good idea about putting an extension bar on the nut to get the needed leverage.
@richardspaulding503520 күн бұрын
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_Buck15 күн бұрын
@richardspaulding5035 we ended up using an impact drill and a cool mower lift to get the nut lose and the new blades on. Thanks
@richardspaulding503515 күн бұрын
@@Butler_Buck Glad you got them off. As you saw in the video my impact gun did nothing.
@seeforever779 күн бұрын
Good idea. Took forever to get to the point!
@richardspaulding50359 күн бұрын
@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.
@1GEJANE19592 жыл бұрын
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!
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
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.
@stevetallo11 күн бұрын
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 😢
@seancurran19385 жыл бұрын
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**
@richardspaulding50355 жыл бұрын
About 4ft long
@seancurran19385 жыл бұрын
Got it. Done deal.
@justinriley86515 жыл бұрын
hit the breaker bar with a dead blow hammer itll come loose
@carle55382 жыл бұрын
I hate working on the floor, but this is the only way to do it. Thanks for the video.
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
Thanks again CARL
@kentuckyheadhunter24132 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
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.
@IAmAnAiAndroid2 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
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.
@IAmAnAiAndroid2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
@@IAmAnAiAndroid good move
@adamceasar68052 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help love ur Shepard I got 4 Shep pups glad to see how there gonna look when the grow up
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
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)
@RiskyR1CH9 ай бұрын
Thanks , that helped, was going to get rid of my mower if I couldn’t change the blades,
@richardspaulding50359 ай бұрын
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.
@frankfeatherstone89763 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
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.
@frankfeatherstone89763 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@audreyasbey37453 жыл бұрын
Lowe’s talked me into a impact drill never mentioned breaker bar. Thai was wicked ahhsome. From Bahston. Thx.
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
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.
@mberg72363 жыл бұрын
Love your pup!!
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
Thanks; His name is Hi Ho
@akbychoice6 жыл бұрын
Same issue, needs copper anti-seize on the threads.
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
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
@ronmanley31996 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if applying some Liquid Wrench and leaving it overnight might have helped? Thanks for making the video.
@UnderWhelmed554 жыл бұрын
Liquid Wrench or PB Blaster should help. Soak overnight.
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
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
@BrianSquiers3 ай бұрын
Great vid thanks for posting. Love your dog 😀
@richardspaulding50353 ай бұрын
Thanks, he was a great dog. He passed away last fall. I am still using him as the face of my channel, however.
@ralphstadler73733 жыл бұрын
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!!!!
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience RALPH;
@stevensantiago746 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! it helped. I liked how you used safety first, maybe next time gloves as well.
@richardspaulding5035 Жыл бұрын
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.
@jeffreyaaron62372 жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm. Excellent advice!
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeffrey; I have taken a lot of negative comments on this video. Nice to hear from you.
@canadave12 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I do when my weak impact driver isn't good enough. Works like a charm.
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
Glad you got the blade off. Thanks for watching.
@gregbolton148017 күн бұрын
Good info. Guy sounds chronically out of breath. Hope he is OK
@richardspaulding503517 күн бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information, gives the viewers another option.
@mikee5507 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You are a bad ass. Keep up these really helpful videos plz my friend!!!😁
@richardspaulding5035 Жыл бұрын
LOL, I've been called a fat ass but never that. I am glad you found my channel
@mikeferris4083 жыл бұрын
Chicago, Jersey or boston? Oooo he just said the word bar.... hes definitely Boston! 👍
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
LOL Mike; You are close. Southeastern Massachusetts, half way between Boston and Cape Cod.
@jaybrown4526 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Nikolasto776 жыл бұрын
Nice German Shepherd!
@richardspaulding50356 жыл бұрын
Thanks, his name is Hi Ho
@richardspaulding50355 жыл бұрын
his name is Hi Ho
@shawncahill85193 жыл бұрын
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
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shawn; I appreciate the humor
@jhors77773 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this helpful video
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
Thank you jhors, for the kind words and watching it
@spitfeueranna2 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
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
@bendude67485 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to comment and thanks for watching my channel
@ryanmagnum3305 жыл бұрын
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
@richardspaulding50355 жыл бұрын
The shepherds name is Hi Ho. He is six years old he is silver and black
@ryanmagnum3305 жыл бұрын
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.
@ryanmagnum3305 жыл бұрын
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.
@davem145mxr10 ай бұрын
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
@richardspaulding503510 ай бұрын
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.
@davem145mxr10 ай бұрын
@@richardspaulding5035 it worked
@jackiemartin9784 жыл бұрын
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??
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
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.
@columnaentertain2 жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm thanks!
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vladimir; Those blade nuts can be pretty stubborn, The one in the video was the worst I had ever encountered.
@VAPictures5 жыл бұрын
Breakah Bah! this guy is from Boston!
@richardspaulding50355 жыл бұрын
very close my friend, I am about 50 miles southeast of bastan lol
@trumpetfriday89714 жыл бұрын
@@richardspaulding5035 Wicked smaaaath
@slipperyblueclay25214 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@SirkillzAhlot5 ай бұрын
I love your GSD
@richardspaulding50355 ай бұрын
Thanks, he was a great dog. Sadly, he passed away a few months ago. I will still continue to use him as my mascot.
@timcastens11504 жыл бұрын
Try a small pipe wrench, it worked for me after rounding the bolt with a socket.
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
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.
@timcastens11504 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Put some grease or some never seize on the threads when you put the blade back on.
@richardspaulding5035 Жыл бұрын
good advice
@slickrickroblox80193 ай бұрын
The dog! 😍
@richardspaulding50353 ай бұрын
Thanks, his name is Hi Ho
@differentbrain3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video - got it!
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
Your welcome Mica and Thank you for watching it.
@richardmaaske74834 жыл бұрын
You could also spray rust blaster, on the nut.
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
Is that the name of the product? I would like to try it
@29outlaw2 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion; But not in this lifetime
@annmariesalas26773 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This worked for me!!
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
I am glad the video was helpful ANN; Thanks for watching my channel.
@richardspaulding50356 жыл бұрын
I think I may have applied a lubricant but I did not let it set long
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
To loosen it you turn the nut counter clockwise
@papymuzo81228 ай бұрын
onjour, merci pour votre vidéo, parfaite pour la lame 1 mais comment faire pour l'autre?
@richardspaulding50358 ай бұрын
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.
@richardspaulding50358 ай бұрын
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.
@papymuzo81227 ай бұрын
Merci@@richardspaulding5035
@papymuzo81227 ай бұрын
Merci @@richardspaulding5035
@sheilabock5403Ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@richardspaulding5035Ай бұрын
I am very sorry I have taken so long to reply. Thanks for watching.
@man_in_a_box3410 ай бұрын
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
@richardspaulding503510 ай бұрын
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.
@nbroachful3 жыл бұрын
Using the pipe for leverage, classic. 👍
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
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.
@mrjcbuc3 жыл бұрын
handsome pup
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
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.
@larrybien75994 жыл бұрын
use never seeze on the threads to keep from locking up next time
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
That is very helpful to my viewers. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching my channel.
@48retrop3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@glo58792 жыл бұрын
just bought a longer wrench ..ng .. breaker bar sounds good
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
May need a breaker bar and a pipe. Those dam blades can get really locked on there
@glo58792 жыл бұрын
@@richardspaulding5035 final attempt used a plumbers wrench I couldn't believe it worked.
@brettbaratheon9776 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! You still around brother?
@richardspaulding5035 Жыл бұрын
Good to hear from you once again. Don't do as much as I use to. Turned 70 last November.
@stevebaker4812 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Had to do same thing, what causes nuts to get so tight, would installing new nuts help?
@richardspaulding5035 Жыл бұрын
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.
@dfield624 жыл бұрын
Why does the bolt on the spindle turn also while I’m trying to get the blade off
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
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.
@dfield624 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@garyabc3 жыл бұрын
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!
@jodius663 жыл бұрын
Pulled so hard on mine I snapped my "break"er bar. Looks like I'll be applying some heat and trying again...
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
Be careful as the spindle housing is made of aluminum. It will melt in a flash if you get things too hot.
@peterkracht66212 жыл бұрын
Just one question: did you secure the machine with a come along? Cause I'm fuzzy on that point...
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
lol. how many times did I say it. Sorry man it was not one of my better efforts
@michaelbarcz3262 ай бұрын
Tip: ffwd video to 2:42 to actually see anything
@richardspaulding50352 ай бұрын
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.
@ineededanameforahandle3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this helped
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
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.
@ttfweb15 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
thanks
@Solo1st3 жыл бұрын
So.. the come-a-long.. could you expound on that a bit more?
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
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.
@jeffreywebb26922 жыл бұрын
Many thanks.
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
Many thanks to you Jeffery for watching my channel.
@Nick-yz9fd2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick for watching.
@jackiemartin9784 жыл бұрын
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
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
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
@ralphstadler73733 жыл бұрын
Just use a floor jack
@williamsmith72213 жыл бұрын
Did you use a come along? I didn’t hear you mention it. 😁✌️
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
LOL
@dougdimmadabd8093 Жыл бұрын
What kind of mower Jack is that? Sick of crawling on my back lol
@richardspaulding5035 Жыл бұрын
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.
@lduranceau80464 жыл бұрын
Now the question is can you re-install the nut with the SAME pressure as before?
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
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.
@germanshepherd135 жыл бұрын
nice shepherd
@richardspaulding50355 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
The other bolt though is just a circle now , I need to buy some bolt extractor
@dillon48983 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@robcploft53984 жыл бұрын
I like the dog
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnoneto43513 жыл бұрын
MY GOOD MAN…A) YOU COULD'VE TORCHED IT. B) SPRAYED IT.
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
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.
@tims82994 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim for Watching my channel
@trigatupp2 жыл бұрын
mine completely stripped its round cant get it off.
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
I would try one of those nutcracker tools. possible you can split the nut enough so you can knock it off with a chisel.
@dboyd11243 жыл бұрын
Are they counter clockwise
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
To loosen it you turn the nut counter clockwise Thanks for the question and thanks for watching.
@bobbrock42213 жыл бұрын
Yeah because everybody has all of this fancy equipment.
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
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.
@rsxrsx4 жыл бұрын
What size is the nut. I need to order the correct socket
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
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.
@rsxrsx4 жыл бұрын
Richard Spaulding I have the same exact machine. Thanks for taking the time to reply! Take care.
@AztecWarrior69 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice. It is well taken.
@shadricosuave2 жыл бұрын
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.
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
I agree they get tighter over time. The blades in the video had not been changed in 2 or 3 seasons.
@prestondallas403511 ай бұрын
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
@richardspaulding503511 ай бұрын
I am very sorry I have taken so long to reply. One of my early efforts, Trying to do a little less talking. Thanks
@heleneschenbacher85126 жыл бұрын
YOU’RE KIDDING? I’m going to buy a new mower I guess!
@richardspaulding50356 жыл бұрын
Actually shortly after I posted the video I did indeed purchase a new machine lol.
@mark972134 жыл бұрын
You need a better impact wrench with much more torque.
@richardspaulding50354 жыл бұрын
I now have one, Thanks
@GuyFromTheSouth Жыл бұрын
2:28 how he fixed it
@richardspaulding5035 Жыл бұрын
nice cut to the chase
@tomkruze27499 ай бұрын
Just use a Torch heat it Red hit. Let cool few min then ….boom
@richardspaulding50359 ай бұрын
The spindle is made of aluminum.
@KingslayerXАй бұрын
Jesus. Mine I used a 4 foot pipe still no go.
@richardspaulding5035Ай бұрын
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.
@MrLookatmyhat2 жыл бұрын
I've literally broken 1/4 breaker bars trying to get mine unstuck..
@richardspaulding50352 жыл бұрын
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.
@madyguindin16503 жыл бұрын
Beautyful deutscher scheaferhund
@richardspaulding50353 жыл бұрын
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.