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@kenyorgan8308 Жыл бұрын
Most jobs like this are pretty simple, but it helps most of us a lot to see the process done correctly by someone else first. Your video was calm confident and clear. Good job! Thanks!
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@chaimrubin25383 жыл бұрын
First, you my Army brother officially have THE cleanest garage and perhaps the only one with a fireplace. Love the crystal clear video and great presentation. Appreciate the helpful tips. Thanks
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome Hooah
@smokey93974 жыл бұрын
thank you for no back ground music! Great instructional video!
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@chelles4804 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim. I'm a newly widowed 59 yr old woman and so many things are frightening to face, like if I can figure out how to change the blades, how do I get under the deck! I'm handy with a saw so the ramps saved the day, and you made the blade process look so much easier than any other DIYer. And it was easy to do.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Awesome love reading comments like this. I’m so glad I could help you. Thanks for watching.
@TheNuclearBolton3 жыл бұрын
And this is why KZbin exists! Thank you Jim for the guidance!
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome glad I could help
@kenjones76122 жыл бұрын
I have been planning to sharpen blades tomorrow, and your vide explained and showed the process so that even a retired history teacher can do it.
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help thanks for watching Ken
@lendonhead442010 ай бұрын
Thank you Jim, Thanks for this video. Quick summary is that I have a John Deer LT 160 that I bought back in 02 with nearly 700 hrs on it and still runs like a sewing machine. Only gripe is that cheap plastic hood. That Kohler motor is remarkable and so powerful. Tried to order a second hood for it on Amazon and it cost around 400.00. Trying to get it ready for this summer and I am doing same thing that you’re doing with the ramps. The point is that I never thought about the clamps to hold the blades and that is my big Thank You for this information. Bolts are so tight that I could not break them loose with my socket and trying to hold the blade at the same time. 😂 Thanks again, Dale, from TX.
@DIYJIM10 ай бұрын
thanks for watching
@msdigitalmarketingconsulta63884 жыл бұрын
I've been looking at the videos to take the whole deck off, but this is so much more useful to be able to remove the blades without taking the deck off... Thanks for such a clear video Jim.
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@ronaldnorris21798 ай бұрын
The deck on those mowers come out very easy.
@jasonb8081 Жыл бұрын
Wire wheel on drill works really well to get rid of grass on blades.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Thanks for tip
@dieselbourbon37283 жыл бұрын
I have my wife hold up the front end while I crawl under and remove the blades.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
I will have to see if my wife could do that for me LOL
@briarklehr19713 жыл бұрын
I tried that and it ended badly for me...
@TADDs1013 жыл бұрын
In other words your wife is amazon lady
@unodeldim36103 жыл бұрын
I'll have to add this one to the pros column
@artempouriumarteveryonecan67032 жыл бұрын
Brave...lol
@Shotgungreen Жыл бұрын
Glad you're making these videos. I used to take my John deere to the dealer for service but they've gotten outrageously expensive and they take forever. Be servicing at home from now on.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Glad I could save you some money.
@NilsVidstrand Жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, Thanks for the quick reply! This makes sense as the seals would keep the bearings protected. I like your blade sharpening video also. I have garage envy! You have a super clean, big, and awesome garage!!!! Thank you a million for all your excellent advice!!
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Welcome thanks for watching
@ronvannuys9517 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for spending the time to do these videos, they have helped a lot, and are a blessing. God bless, and have a great day.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@thomk9767 Жыл бұрын
Love those ramps. Great idea! Thanks for the clear and concise video. A big help!
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@G56AG3 жыл бұрын
I bought a mower/atv jack at Harbor Freight, that was one of the best investments I've made, it makes it really handy to get under it to remove the blades for sharpening or cleaning under the deck. Prices vary but I paid about $100 for mine, it lifts the mower by the front tires, so no stress on the mower.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
thank for the good tip maybe i will have to check one out
@pepperdog37614 жыл бұрын
clamp trick is genius!!!!..... thanks for the tip, God bless you and family.
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
thank you very much, God bless stay safe out there. I hope everyone is paying attention
@RCortez19862 жыл бұрын
I appreciated this upload. I just bought my late uncles 1972 140 h3 deere from the estate sale, and cut the lawn for the first time with it last week. It was leaving long spots so I'm hoping the blades just need to be sharpened. Now that I have an idea what to do, it's time to get to work!
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Hope you get it figured out
@aavilap3 жыл бұрын
I build the ramps so now that I recently got a riding mower, there is one more use for them! Thank you for your great videos!
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@priayief5 ай бұрын
One of the best things I ever did was install an electric winch in the ceiling of my garage/workshop. Works great for lifting the front end of my lawn tractor for blade removal. As well, I use it to hoist my lawn mower not only for blade removal but to lift it for putting in on top of my moveable workbench to do maintenance.
@DIYJIM5 ай бұрын
I have thought about installing a winch in my ceiling also. Thanks for watching
@msmaggie57 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I can do this! I appreciate being shown how to maintain my tractor myself. I made the mistake of letting the dealer who sent me a flyer advertising $135 to service the machine come. By the time he left it was $435 and now the belt keeps coming off every 5 minutes. The deck even seems wibble wobbly on uneven ground and it never did before. So I'm climbing under my tractor and doing it myself. I watched your leveling the deck video to see what might have been done to make the deck unsteady. Thank you again
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Welcome thanks for watching
@AndyofAH-ms1ek10 ай бұрын
Good video thanks Diy Jim I also made a ramp for my J Deere but used a board 'Im changing to a clamp for blade
@DIYJIM10 ай бұрын
thanks for watching
@Egalitarian-bt7kz8 ай бұрын
It looks like you turned your breaker bar clockwise to remove the nut, is that correct? I’m used to righty tighty and lefty loosey, except the opposite for plumbing. Thanks…
@DIYJIM8 ай бұрын
That is correct, thanks for watching
@pfirman8 ай бұрын
That rule does not work on whirling blades in most situations, depending of course on the designed spin.
@conradeddie3776 Жыл бұрын
Great video buddy. Those ramps are no less than genius! It would be great if you made them and shipped them out. To be honest ... the beautiful wood, fit and finish you put into them ... makes them look like a work of art to anybody who appreciates fine woodwork! I would certainly be interested in buying.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them but sorry can not build and ship. Maybe you can share my video of me building them on Facebook and see if anyone can build you a set. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2jbenRqqZmMjtU
@stephenromanoff89222 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jim. I have the same JD mower, but I bought a mower jack that raises the front even higher for better access.Never thought to use a clamp in stead of a block. I use my wheel grinder, but the hand grinder looks very convenient. Also, wearing gloves saves your hands if the socket wrench slips.
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen for watching
@ericfurniss2842 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video Jim! Your ramps are top notch. Thanks for the tips. To think I was contemplating paying a mobile technician to come do this, when I have everything I need. Semper Fi Brother
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Glad my video will help save you some money. Hooah
@jamiewagner4 жыл бұрын
These videos are great Jim, because it's so educational, they will continue over time to get a lot of views man, especially when viewers realize how helpful they are, it really provides a lot of value to help others who might not know how to do this stuff. 👍
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
Thanks it has been a lot of work to get to where I am now. Hope it only goes up from here.
@Scotty_in_Ohio2 жыл бұрын
For those who have a 3 blade deck it seems to be faster to take the deck off (at least after you've removed the deck for your first time). On the Accel 48" deck at least the socket you'll need is an 18mm and the recommended torque when re-installing them is 50 ft.-pounds but "good and tight" hasn't seemed to damage anything. Taking the deck off gives you an opportunity to clean the underside without being on your back for effort and if your tractor has some difficult to get to zerk fittings (possibly for pulleys) it's a good time to get those too. Great suggestion on the blade cutting position - I always have to triple check when I re-install blades.
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info Scott and thanks for watching
@justinberry3991 Жыл бұрын
What?
@trumpking4874 Жыл бұрын
@@justinberry3991what don’t u understand
@jfsauer42 Жыл бұрын
You made your bench out of a solid core door, right? Those make great benches
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Yep they came out of a hospital. Thanks for watching
@robbynv99003 жыл бұрын
Great job. Found and subscribed to your video today. Love this content because like you I'm also part of the jon deere family. I bought my E170 2 yrs ago and absolutely love it. They are also so fun and easy to work on. As long as you learn from one another and keep records on your repairs and maintenance your golden. Thanks bud. Look forward to all your Jon deere content moving forward.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing glad you like my videos
@markparker47773 жыл бұрын
Terrific video--step by step instructions for the novice and for the experienced. This was very helpful!
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching and commenting
@bobrainer4008Ай бұрын
8:00 I use a step drill bit leveled in a vise. The holes in the blade usually fit on one of the steps of the bit.
@DavidSmith-gi5yv3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, I really think your two-part ramps are very ingenious indeed allowing fairly easy access to the under side of the mower deck while on the tractor. Clamping the blade to the work bench top I also a good tip. A vise would also Be verly handy to securely grip the blade. Thanks
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
I have a vice but think it is easier just clamped to my work bench. Thanks for watching and commenting
@BAN-ONE-s46 ай бұрын
God bless you thank you I got a little problem with my John Deere when I started it once the surge how would I clean the carburetor without taking it off
@DIYJIM6 ай бұрын
If you get it running maybe you can try some sea foam in your gas. You can buy that at an auto parts store or Walmart.
@BAN-ONE-s46 ай бұрын
Thank you you have a nice day I've been mowing for a long time and I love mowing I do it for three trailer courts
@emilioramos88553 жыл бұрын
Jim, Airborne! Love your videos, have learned a great deal about my L111, i also did 20 years, keep posting videos.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Hooah thanks for watching
@Geovideo3333 жыл бұрын
Your instruction videos are great and always cover lots of the little things that are common problems or potential problems that are just skipped over in other folks videos. Like in this video with the direction of the blades. Seems like everyone should know that, unless you've not done it before and get into the process and when putting them back THEN you say, 'Hey, which way did these things go on'. Always nice work, thanks
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment
@jerrymay38062 жыл бұрын
You do some nice work. Love those ramps!!
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jerry
@digdeeperdave48273 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the ways to use a quick clamp! Thanks for the caution to check that the previous owner, or me, did not put the blade on upside down!
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
glad i could help thanks for watching
@johndavis73943 жыл бұрын
Great job, thanks for training me how to sharpening my blades
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
glad i could help thanks for watching
@dalestafford103 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of using the clamp to stop the blade.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
glad I could help thanks for watching
@MTTRON Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Just a couple of suggestions... Mention the size of the socket used to remove the blades also when balancing the blade make sure your head isn,t directly in front of the target field of view.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@elisargevidal22524 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jim for the info. I am going to sharpen my blades tomorrow
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@bigshow3132 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Helped a lot!
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help thanks for watching
@johnmilner76032 жыл бұрын
I use my floor jack to jack up the rear with a 4x4 piece of wood on top of the jack after the front is on a ramp. I also like using the flap disc from Home Depot. I use a nail for balancing b/c it’s smooth. You can use a sharpie to mark the bottom of the blade before removing it. I always wondered if it matters what orientation the blades face when bolted on. Check your manual for the torque spec for the nut.
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@lightandtruthforsakeevil44224 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for producing this video! It sure makes it easy to not have to deal with the deck removal. That was a great tip about how to make sure the blades were installed correctly. I watched a few other videos and they did not talk about how to know which way the blades were to be mounted.
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video, and it helped. Thanks for the comment
@NashOrleans4 жыл бұрын
Those blades are sharp! So, after putting a nice edge on the blade (wearing Kevlar or leather gloves) fold a piece of masking tape over the edge. Keeps you safe when they are in storage. You don't have to take it off since it wears off quickly within the first 10 feet or so of mowing.
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
Great idea! thanks for the comment
@emsteph3 жыл бұрын
Great ramps. Gave me an idea to use what I have around the house along with my floor jack. I always disconnect the spark plugs...don't know if it matters, but knowing my luck...
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
I try to be safe, thanks for watching
@miragexl0072 жыл бұрын
I sure like this idea of removing blades to sharpen them, without taking that deck off. Just got a S130 last November. My first John Deere piece of plastic piece of work. Nothing like my one X9 series I've had for years. But nice smooth lighter, cheaper cheaply-made xcetera. But fits the bill now. And I'd rather not take off that deck at all if I don't have to.
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. Maybe one day I will get me a nicer mower but for now the small John Deere is cutting the grass. Hope you have a good summer. Thanks for watching,
@KenUngaro3 жыл бұрын
GREAT Tutorial Jim!!! Very thorough.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken
@kodak_jack2 жыл бұрын
FWIW, Lowe’s usually has the baggers on sale the 4th of July week for $100 off.
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
That’s not a bad deal thanks for the info.
@shanemoloney17313 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, very thorough, made it look easy. Thanks from Australia
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it, thanks for watching
@chiphill1564 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this, Jim. I like those ramps but I’ll likely just use a car jack.
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@FigaroBravo3 жыл бұрын
@@DIYJIM He is right. The Ramp is so much to make and to store while a simple car jack, then secured the tractor with a couple of carjack stand on each sides for safety will raise the deck high enough to get an access to remove the Blades. So much easier and less clutter.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
@@FigaroBravo agree that will definitely work. I use my ramps for my car and truck also, so I like them. Have a good summer. Thanks for watching
@paajichele Жыл бұрын
What's the purpose of the clamps on the deck when you are taking off and putting the blade back on?
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
So the blades do not spin. Thanks for watching
@erickmejia6398 Жыл бұрын
How tight should I tighten the blades so I won't strip the bolt? Is there a specific number by chance?
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
65 ft lbs if your using a torque wrench. Thanks for watching
@robertblalock50093 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the clean quiet video. Just one thought the washer at the blade has a top and bottom, flat outside part goes against blade for tension. At least my JD has tension washers . Clean shop and thanks again.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info and thanks for watching have a good summer
@Jimmythepin3 жыл бұрын
Good video. (I built the ramps, BTW) If you're working in your garage (especially if it is an attached garage), you might want to edit out that illegal open-flame heat source that you have. No insurance company will cover your home with that installed in any place where you work on gas powered cars, or lawn equipment, and they won't pay in the event of a fire. I just learned about this. It's the same in practically every state.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your advice
@kevingriffin8822 Жыл бұрын
Great video! What kind of clamps do you use? Thanks 🇺🇸
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
They are in the description thanks for watching
@conniecostner96658 ай бұрын
I watched a video of the other day about the dangers of Grinders and I was going to get me one but I changed my mind real quick
@DIYJIM8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@clwilli Жыл бұрын
question..does anyone know if there is a correct alignment of the blades..should they be synced up? facing the same way...
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
It does not matter just do not put them on upside down. Thanks for watching
@clwilli Жыл бұрын
I sharpened mine today. Was able to use my car jack. Could not believe how dull my blades were. Thanks for the video.
@peterjeffery84959 ай бұрын
Sharpening is a cold process. Its important not to let the grinder wheel sit too long in any one spot. Move left to right lifting the wheel off the blade of the material and then repeat. Its best not to drag it back and forth continuously. If you see the edge of the blade turning blue-black you've lost the temper in the steel and your edge will be soft. I like to do a quick skate over the edge with the grinder, one pass at a time and then do the final dressing with a file. You'll have a sharper blade and it will stay sharper longer.
@DIYJIM9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips and thanks for watching
@peterjeffery84959 ай бұрын
@@DIYJIM Dad was a Blacksmith. You're welcome & keep up the excellent work!
@pfirman8 ай бұрын
@@peterjeffery8495Along with using a wire brush on the grinder for cleaning, I would advise to use the bench grinder or, even better, a bench sander to do the sharpening. I would rather hold the blade than a big grinder for the artistic part.
@peterjeffery84958 ай бұрын
@@pfirman A belt sander in a vice also works...
@pfirman8 ай бұрын
@@peterjeffery8495 Can you get sanding belts for metal as well as wood.
@Kookamungawerewolf4 жыл бұрын
I bought a Mow-Jack style lift from Harbor Freight for $80. Makes servicing the blades a breeze.
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment I will have to check one out next time I’m at harbor freight
@danconlan87353 жыл бұрын
Hi Jim I’m glad I stumbled across your channel that was a very well done instruction for doing the blade maintenance! Those ramps are awesome too. I’m subscribing now! Thanks for sharing, DC
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help , thanks for watching hope your summer is great
@EZ4U2Say118 ай бұрын
Its very simple to get the deck out and car ramps make it even easier
@DIYJIM8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@kyhermit Жыл бұрын
That's a nice clean garage.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Thank you it’s not always clean
@evapainter53593 жыл бұрын
Nice clean garage. I like that.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
It’s not always clean but I try thanks
@VeroG89132 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim. Made it look easy!
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
You bet, thanks for watching
@christophersmith11904 жыл бұрын
Jim I like your ramps. About your process, I do basically the same except instead of a ratchet & socket I use a battery operated 1/2" impact with 3/4" socket (on my JD X758) and in doing so I don't have to use a block of wood or clamp. It shocks the bolt loose and also I add a little never seize on bolt when putting back on. I find it helps when removing in future. I like using the flap grinder disks like you did as well. Not being critical of your process. Just trying to add another aspect. Thanks.....
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
I normally do also but not everyone has one so that’s why I show a ratchet. I use my impact in some of my other videos. Thanks for watching and the comment
@SuperTCurran3 жыл бұрын
@@DIYJIM 7.
@garyhoward12952 жыл бұрын
Iam going to have to make them ramps, nice job
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@alwiggins62633 жыл бұрын
Great video bud.just bought a john deere and this will help.thanks.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad I could help
@hobiwankinobi47504 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info, trying to decide if I should do it and it doesn't look too too hard. I mean I used to change my own car oil and it seems about the same difficulty.
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
Its not that hard just make sure they are balanced, but that is easy also. Glad my video helped you decide
@michaelhernandez12412 жыл бұрын
What size grit you use on the grinder
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
I used a 60 grit thanks for watching
@gardenia17382 жыл бұрын
Thanks What's the size of nut locking the blade please?
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
15/16” thanks for watching
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
15/16” thanks for watching
@paulrevere43263 жыл бұрын
We’re the blade nuts reverse threaded?
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
no normal thread, thanks for watching
@G56AG3 жыл бұрын
You can easily check your balance using a screwdriver as your balance point, works great.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
thank for the tip and thanks for watching a few of my videos hope your summer is going good
@LoveWins Жыл бұрын
Most unique way to do this that I have ever seen! Excellent work on the ramps. Super creative. Im going to checkout your build video. Mine needs sharpening so bad ive been having to hit the grass from both directions just to get it to cut it all. Thank you for helping me.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@GizmoNeneRicky Жыл бұрын
Thanks, good video How high are your ramps? Or does it matter.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
My ramps are 7 1/2 in tall. Thanks for watching
@dennisbrown45243 жыл бұрын
My grass grew two inches watching you clean your blades.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Now you can have super sharp blades to cut your grass thanks for watching
@e.l.gonzales83423 жыл бұрын
Checking blade for balance is clever.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like, thanks for watching
@akaBRICKHOUSE Жыл бұрын
....maybe mention how the blade fits back on making sure the ridges of the hole align before adding the washer and tighten the nut.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
I will try to point that out next video. Thanks for watching
@gailjohnson66706 ай бұрын
Thank you for video. Blessings to you. .
@DIYJIM6 ай бұрын
Thank you again
@tomlauritzen95229 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video..... I'm just about to sharpen mine. t
@DIYJIM9 ай бұрын
Welcome, thanks for watching
@jamesrichardson771 Жыл бұрын
Gheeesh " what a clean garage 💥 👍
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Not always lol
@gpstoddard2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the video. I’m going to go and attempt to do the same to mine, now.
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Hope my video helps
@donnabrunet66343 жыл бұрын
What size socket did you use?
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
15/16 socket hope this helps sorry did not say in video
@donnabrunet66343 жыл бұрын
@@DIYJIM thanks!
@ant036093 жыл бұрын
Are the deck bolts reverse threads? Good video
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
No normal threads thanks for watching
@ant036093 жыл бұрын
@@DIYJIM appricate it
@steveh8482 Жыл бұрын
Nice video Jim! I have a John Deere STX38 with mulching blades which have not been removed since I bought it back in 1992. Do mulching blades need sharpening? The blades still cut and mulch the grass and leaves. Just wondering if I should replace them. Also love the ramps you made for the tractor.
@DIYJIM Жыл бұрын
Yes they need sharpened just like normal blades. Thank you for watching and commenting
@jimbokitchens22673 жыл бұрын
What size cutting path ? What size breaker bar ? Thanks
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
I’m sure a 18” breaker bar would work
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
42” deck
@jimbokitchens22673 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@gregcampagna38842 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial! Thank you!!
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Welcome, thanks for watching
@michaelburns78544 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy.
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
It really is not that hard, thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing if you did I can not see who subscribes
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
Oh crap I should read who is commenting thanks mike
@cbr600rrturbo3 жыл бұрын
Hey man quick question I'm replacing my blades & I didn't notice the blade spacing when I removed them as in both horizontal or both vertical at the same time or does that matter? Thanks
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
just make sure you do not put them on upside down. Hope this helps
@AR-wc3mw3 жыл бұрын
Do you put grease on splines before reinstalling?
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes, I usually grease all the grease spots at the same time kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2aoY62sot9rg6c
@nickf80282 жыл бұрын
Do you torque the blades when you reinstall them or just hand tighten as hard as you can?
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
I use my torque wrench
@pfirman8 ай бұрын
@@DIYJIM With those biceps you could use a tweezer to torque.
@ryanfoster47193 жыл бұрын
I wish you would've specified what size the socket to remove the blades is.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
15/16 socket sorry thanks for watching
@ryanfoster47193 жыл бұрын
If you will post a tool list at the beginning of the video it would be perfect.
@charlescoker77523 жыл бұрын
If you can weld. You can put hard surface on the top of the cutting edge , and where the blade wears. They will last a lot longer.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
i'm not to worried about it, they do not cost to much and i am only mowing a 1/2 acre. But thanks for the tip
@jlindell65324 жыл бұрын
if you use a impact driver to remove no need for clamp but you would need to make ramps higher. but alot quicker overall
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
I agree, that is what i normally do but not everyone has a impact driver. Thank you for the comment hope you have a good summer.
@jamor25492 жыл бұрын
What size of nut was that
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
15/16th thanks for watching
@mrdee4234 жыл бұрын
That shop is way to clean! Lol Great video
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
Trust me it’s not always clean
@mrdee4234 жыл бұрын
@@DIYJIM Okay so for the next video toss some random tools on the floor to make me feel at home. .....lol
@DIYJIM4 жыл бұрын
I try to keep it cleaner since it is in videos but I will try to toss a few tools around lol
@chrisfrost83203 жыл бұрын
great video.nice ramps.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@westmcgee93202 жыл бұрын
The lip on the deck kept my clamp from connecting well…or I didn’t realize how to best put it on. I used wood to keep the blade from spinning. It can be tough to shimmy that bad boy back our afterward, though. Also, with so little clearance, it was tough to get the leverage or angles to remove that bolt. Luckily, I had a longer ratchet that worked. I guess an impact drill needs more clearance than I thought.
@DIYJIM2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching hope it goes easier next time.
@JJ-dz6oj3 жыл бұрын
I used to do this for years until I realized how easy it is to remove the deck. Just remove a couple clips and slide the deck out. Once out it’s so much easier to clean the deck, remove the blades, and grease all the spindles.
@DIYJIM3 жыл бұрын
Agree I only put it up on my ramps if I only sharpen the blades. Thanks for watching