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Lawn tractor blade change

16 years ago

For lawn tractor blade change, I currently raise the mower platform to highest setting, lie on the ground, shove a piece of wood under the platform edge to hold it up a little, and dutifully take my 9/16 inch socket to do the job. Is there an easier way than just lying on the ground for this?

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User
16 years ago
Cap ramps for the front wheels of the tractor and a block of wood to hold the blade OR an electric impact gun.

Since you're on your back make SURE you don't put the new blades on UPSIDE down. Do one blade at a time to compare.
marineguy
16 years ago
I find it easier to remove the deck, but that depends on which tractor you have.
But if you must leave the deck on, this is another safe option:

Here is a link that might be useful: tractor lift
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User
16 years ago
I prefer removing my deck cause the wheels rotate and it rolls out super easy. Then I put on the Mower Axles and stand it up for cleaning.

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Many L&G tractors are more of a PITA to R&R the deck. When I had them I liked the ramps for the front and a floor jack to put a cinder block under each rear wheel.

Either way, an impact beats a wrench and a block of wood.

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