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Husqvarna YTH22V46 Blade Change - change your yard tractor blade
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
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Husqvarna YTH22V46 Blade Change. Easy blade change on a Husqvarna lawn tractor. Job takes about 20 minutes start to finish. You can change your lawn mower blade yourself and save money!
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This was great thanks I am 65 years old and I hope you are saving me lots of money by me fixing my own mower. Thanks
Hello Dennis, I just wanted to thank you for this video. I just lost my father and we did everything together. With your video I was able to fix my husqvarna by myself with your help. Thank you so much.
+Chip B Chip, I am so sorry about your father. I am blessed to still have my dad and we do a lot together too, so I can only imagine your loss. I'm glad this video helped. I'm sure your dad is super-proud! Thanks for your comment...you have my prayers for peace and comfort.
So glad to hear this helped. Thanks for your comment...best of wishes to you!
I just lost my dad too and I found this while searching for videos on how to work on his mower. If you're out there watching this video and your dad is still with us, tell him you love him for me.
@@KateDInPA I'm very sorry that you lost your father too. I know it's been 5 years for me now. The pain is still there but it has become more manageable. I was lucky to find Dennis video. I just wish he was my neighbor the way I keep breaking my tractor I could use him for help. I be buy him lots of meals and beer if he like the stuff. 😁
@@chipb7431 Sending you love, buddy.
This 64-year-old woman thanks you. This was a perfect explanation and walk-through. I completely appreciate this.
Me also. I know how to change them already but I have learned some helpful tips by watching this video.
Thank you very much for watching!
Thanks for watching, Stephen!
As an update, I still love my YTH22V46 and I am temporarily going to mulching to try and block out new weeds. This is also good because it recycles the lawn fertilizer that the grass sucked up. I'm told that my High Lift vac blades also work great as mulching blades as the ones with the 3 teeth are not quite as long nor necessary.. High lift is a good thing. I used car ramps and worked great. I'm using the same blades you are using there. Glad to stop by to say hi again! Hope that WASH MACHINE trick worked for you.... Magnets are a great thing.........
Sounds great! Thank you for watching!
I have the same mower, a YTH2246. It's 12 years old now, bought it new in 2007. Never had any real problems with it, just a couple of minor things. - When I change blades I don't jack it up, I just lift the rear-end by hand, one side at a time, and have the wife slip a short piece of 4x4 (laying down) about 12" long under that rear wheel, then under the other side. That extra 3-1/2" of space under the mower makes enough room to change blades without a problem. I also put a leather glove on the other hand to keep from getting cut when I break the bolt loose. I just put a drop of motor oil on the bolts before I put them back in. - I really enjoy your videos on the YTH2246. *Thanks* :)
Thanks for watching, Jim! All great ideas and thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much. I learned a whole bunch. Like the heat bolts. ( never knew about that) And the grass side down ( or top/bottom) I am grateful. saved me a whole bunch of money and time. Not having to put it in the truck and all.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad it helped!
I've watched some other videos and you are blunt and to the point ! Super grateful :O))
frany alva was
Thank you for this excellent video. I need to replace the blades on my mower and wanted to try it myself before I call in help, but I've been putting it off because I had no idea what I was doing. I feel like you covered every question I might encounter and I'm ready to give it a try! Thanks especially for all the safety tips.
+Shirley Hall That's great Shirley! I hope it all goes well....Let me know how you do. :) Thank you so much for you kind words!
Great video. Thanks. Probably like many others, I drive my mower onto the ramps I use for my car when I need access underneath. I've sharpened lots of blades, followed by balancing to make sure the blade isn't heavier on one side than the other. However, just like you have, I've run over many things the mower wasn't designed to cut, including hidden stumps and rocks. Replacing the blades is a smart thing to do when they get out of shape.
Yes sir...balancing the blades after sharpening is very important and will certainly extend the life of your deck spindles. I hope to do a video showing that sometime in the near future. Now that I have a set of ramps (my wife bought me a set of Rhino Ramps, and I love them!), I also use them when changing blades. Thanks for watching and for your comments Harvey!
You was born to be an excellent instructor. Nobody can be better than you.
Thank you for watching, Jerry! I appreciate your kind comment!
For holding the blade in place while loosening and tightening I put a piece of wood between the deck and a C-Clamp. The C-Clamp stops the blade from turning and gives you two hands to work with the blade. I use the piece of wood to keep the deck from being de-faced by the pressure of the clamp. It is easy and definitely takes your hands away from the cutting surface.
Great idea! Thanks for watching, Warren!
One day I'm gonna meet you and ask for your autograph and when you oblige I'm going to sneak in my adoption papers. Thanks...Dad!
That's great! I really appreciate your support and thanks for watching!!
Hi Dennis, I just want to thank you so much for your videos concerning repairs to the Husqvarna. Before your videos I literally told people I couldn’t fix anything. Since watching your videos I have learned a lot. So just wanted to say thanks bunches
Thank you very much Jack! I appreciate you watching and glad they have helped!
Thanks Brother for your video.I fouled up a blade pretty bad and was worried about changing it myself.Im a carpenter and not so good of a mechanic but UA-cam is here and you just showed me what to do.Thanks again
It's great to hear that this helped! Thanks for watching!
Dennis, thank you for these reviews / tutorials.
I just purchased this mower, and I like watching videos much more than reading manuals. Plus I like the way you incorporate commonsense information in your explanations. I appreciate the information.
Thank you so much, Eric! I appreciate you watching!
Dennis youre the best! It's so great that you share these videos with all of us. My Husqvarna is also the YTH22V46 model, so it makes all your maintenance videos perfect for me. I have used your other videos over the years for other fixes. Just wanted you to know how much these are appreciated. I am going to try changing the blades with some help with my daughter. Thanks again!!
Thank you so much for watching, Sandy! I 'm glad to know these are helpful and I really appreciate the kind comments!
Thank you, sir, for saving me hours or torment (mechanically-inclined I'm not). Your step-by-step instructions, designed for people like me who use a hammer for a screwdriver, made this an easy-peasy procedure. And, it allowed me to do it without reading the manual instructions, where I always get into trouble. Kudos to you!
Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad this helped! (I admit to using a hammer for a screwdriver before - haha)
Thank you for this video, I am a single lady and just purchased this “tractor” for myself. I usually ask my son for help but I will be doing it by myself today! Your video explains everything and I learned so much about all the parts! 😉 I watched a couple of your videos and they are just as informative. Thanks for taking the time to make them. I plan on doing lots of work with it and I know I will enjoy it as much if not more than you do... thanks again👍
Thank you so much for watching, Adrian! I appreciate the great comment and I'm glad to know these vids are helpful. Great job on your part, learning how to do these things! Let me know if I can help! Thanks again!
Thank you ! Cut my lawn with my husqvarna for the 1st time in my life and the blades it came with shot grass out everywhere!! Will be installing the mulching blades this weekend thanks to you!
Thanks for watching, Dave! Hopefully you will ike those blades as much as I do. They are the only blades I use.
Thank you so much for your very informative video. I was able to have my blades replaced in as little as 20 minutes! I will be doing all the service on my lawn tractor now!
That's great! Thanks for watching, Chris!
Dennis, thanks for this. Yeah guess what, you saved me again. I have been jacking up on the aluminum axles until now :| These are the best how-to videos on UA-cam. The commentary along the way is a big help. Thanks for showing us how it's done!
Thanks again, Eric! I'm glad these vids are helping!
The minute I saw the stache...I knew my man was the real deal! Army 101 states: If the motor pool sergeant rocks a stache, you're equipment will be fixed!
LOL! Thanks Brandon! I appreciate you watching!
I bought a Riding lawn mower Jack from Rural King last year. Now, I can drive the front wheels on to the platform that fits the front wheels, comes with tie straps for the front wheels so they can't roll off. Then I Jack it up or turn the handle that is attached to a Long threaded screw which raises the mower. Pretty cool. Costed around $180.00. Well worth it.
That sounds like it is an awesome jack and would make working on the tractor a LOT easier! Safer too! Thanks Joe!
Thanks for such a simple, thorough, well explained, well photographed how to video!
Finally! I've been tryna figure out what orientation they go on for hours now! Thank you sir!
I'm glad this helped! Thanks for watching, Robert!
Hey man great video! Thanks for making it ! Learned a couple things I didn't know ! Probably would have tried to jack up in the front if I hadn't watched this .
Thanks for watching, Jonathan!
Mine has rapid replace blade system you don't need any tools safe and easy, just took me 1 min to take of 2 blades, I thought it was such a great invention.
I've heard of the quick-change blade system on some of these tractors. Mine does not have it, so I'm not familiar with it but I'm glad you like it on yours! Thanks so much for watching!
This is very relevant if you have a YTH18542, it's almost the exact same procedure, just make sure you get the correct blades for it. Many thanks for warning about the transaxle being fragile.
Good point! Always check your specific machine for the right parts. Thanks so much for the comment and for watching!
I've been using a cordless impact driver to remove and install these blades for over 8yrs. Use of a wooden brace between the blade and the housing is minimized. Since I purchased my impact driver they have become much smaller thus allowing you access to these bolts much easier without having to lift up the tractor as high. Works on any type or style of mower with a bolt type fastening system.
Thanks for watching! Yes, I agree, makes the job a lot easier. The main reason I show using the wooden block is because a lot of my viewers don't have an impact wrench or driver.
I have the same yard tractor....also use mine for bushoggin.. I use a 2x4 and wedge in between blade and the deck.
Also a couple of milk crates under back wheels.. Thanks for making the video...
Thanks for watching and for the tips Bobby! I normally do the same with a block of 2x4...works like a champ......just hard to show on video. haha.
Thank you Dennis for great info on mower. I would’ve been looking to jack up from front, BUT not now! Thanks....much appreciated. Oh yea, nice Bike in the background. That time of year again for both.
Thanks for watching, Tom! Yes sir, you're right!
Very good, I'm stupid when it comes to things like this and you made a DIY video easy to understand as if it was made for a guy like me.Thanks
Thanks very much for watching, and I'm sure you did a great job!! Thanks again!
May of 2024 and this video is still helpful, thanks Dennis!
Thank you very much for watching, Tim!
Thanks! I'm getting ready to replace the blades on my YTH22V46 for the first time, and I was looking for tips on how to jack it up. While I've replaced blades on mowers plenty of times, I thought it would be good to watch it being done on this make & model, to avoid any surprises.
I still can't believe there isn't any decent place to put a jack on the front. Had a flat tire on the front and it drove me nuts. Had to use a lever and fulcrum to lift it, in a crappy spot near the wheel, and a block of wood under the frame (at the vertical tab where the deck connects) to hold it up while the wheel was off. Whoever designed this machine clearly never had to work on one.
Yes, I agree.....just a little bit of steel in a good spot on the front would do the trick. I've recently started using ramps, and they make it a lot easier. Thanks for watching!
Just take the deck off, 5 pins and a cable. Takes 10 min. I hate worshipping the garage floor!!!
I usually like to pull the whole deck out and do a inspection and maintenance on the whole thing when I replace or even just sharpen the blades. It's much easier to work on with the deck out.
I agree...I pull the deck at least twice a year for that reason. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Dennis. 2 jobs for my mower explained in your videos.
That's great! Thanks for watching, Mark, I appreciate it!
Mark McGarrey
Wow...I figured that would be a whole lot harder. Great video!! Appreciate ya!
Glad to help! Thanks for watching, Sandysue!
Good video, Dennis. I love your videos. One thing I'll suggest if you don't have a floor jack or don't want to lie on the ground to change the blades, is to just take the mower deck off, turn it over and install them that way. It's much easier and removing the mower deck is pretty quick and easy as you've demonstrated in one of your other videos. I have a snow plow attachment for my tractor because I live in the snow belt and every winter I remove the mower deck and put the snow blade on. So in the Spring before I swap them back, I check my blades, sharpen them or replace them while the mower deck is off. Even if you don't use your tractor for snow removal like I do, taking off the mower deck in the winter, is a good idea to check the blades, clean off the caked grass and just inspect the mower deck and repair as needed. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching, Greg! Yes sir, good point. I live in the South, so no snow problems, but I still take my deck off once a year to inspect it, grease it, scrape the underside, paint rust spots, etc.....and change the blades. Thanks!!
Thanks for this. My problem is the blades are spinning freely. So I can’t just hold the blade to loosen it. Mower was bought second hand and this is my first attempt to replace the blades
Thanks for watching Jesse! It may be the previous owner didn't run the bolts all the way home, so the blades are hanging below the star hub that keeps them from spinning. You might be able to hold the blade up against the bottom of the spindle to keep it from spinning. If that isn't the problem, it may be that the center of the blade is rounded out or the star hub on the spindle is rounded off. If that is the case, you can put a wrench on the pulley nut on t he top of the spindle to hold it and then remove the blade bolt.
@@dwcoffey thanks for the reply. Decided to replace the whole unit that holds the blade minus the pulley.
Good video, I have a 386xd maybe a bit bigger but basically the same configuration. I'm scared of machines but I've already changed my oil twice. Hopefully I can do this too. I might have help first time around though. If I can swing it. I'll be really proud of myself.
You should be very proud of yourself, Monika! I'm sure you will do just fine changing the blades too. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Dennis - Good video. Do you have a video on removing the cutting deck on this same mower?
+Paul Swann Hi Paul, not yet. I haven't had to remove the deck yet, but if I do, I'll make a video and post it. Thanks for watching!
Dennis I use a riding mower lift bought from my local Harbor Freight makes under deck work easy. Do you have a video on oil change?
+Michael Jones Thanks for the comment Michael! I will, on occasion either use my motorcycle lift or a set of car ramps, but for the blades, I usually just change them out laying on the garage floor. I'm working on an oil change video...hope to have it up next week!
Dennis, today is April 1, 2020. Your videos are the best. I have changed out almost all the maintenance oriented parts on my Husqvarna YTH22V46 because of your videos. But this year I could not get the lawn mower to start. I had left gas in the lawn mower since November 2019 but have never had any previous problems with gas about 5 months old. After changing out 2 spark plugs, fuel filter, air filter, oil filter and new oil, I still could not get it to start. A friend brought over cans of Pyroil starting fluid and CRC Clean-R-Carb. I had drained a battery trying to get it to turn over. First he took off the air filter, and as I tried to crank and start the lawn mower, he sprayed the Pyroil starting fluid into the carburetor, the hole where the air filter fits into. It fired up right away !!!! But it ran really rough, like the engine was hesitating every couple of seconds. He then spayed intermittent puffs of CRC Clean-R-Carb into the carburetor. Each time he did the engine would die a bit but then come back to life. Black smoke also was emitted with each spray. But after about 5 or 6 sprays the engine ran like a kitten at full throttle. The lawn mower is finally ready for 2020, or at least I thought so until I saw this video about changing out the rotary cutting blades !!!!! But again, your videos are the best, by far, for explanation and video quality. Thank you Dennis, I had to find something to do. I am a retired 65 year old CPA with too much time on my hands.
Gary, thank you for watching!! Sounds like maybe the carb got gunked up from sitting over the Winter. This may help: I buy a product called Sta-Bil. It is a gasoline additive that will keep the gas 'fresh' while sitting. I actually use it year-round, whenever I fill up my cans. It usually keeps me from having this problem. But....every now and again, a little carb cleaning is not bad either! Glad you got it running and I appreciate you supporting my channel!
Gary, always use Stabil per the instructions on the bottle,,my suggestion,,last fill of the year buy REC gas and put Stabil in and run that through the system on the last cut,,then run it out of gas before it sit's for the winter. Keeps the carb free of old gas through the winter and any left there will be REC gas and Stabilized. A must do. :)
Good job of showing us how to work on the tractors very clear. To the point. Thank you
Thanks for watching, Charles! I appreciate your support!
excellent presentation and technical skills
Thank you sir!
Dennis saves the day again!
Thank you so much!! I always appreciate you watching!
Dennis many thanks for your series of videos. Just took delivery of my YTA22V46 and I am glad I watched your videos before heading out there. How often should the oil be changed on these machines? Regards from Tampa Bay.
Thanks very much for watching and commenting! I recommend changing the factory oil after 5 to 10 hours. Husqvarna recommends changing the oil after every 25 hours or once a year, whichever comes first. They also recommend only changing the oil filter every other oil change. I recommend changing the oil and filter every 25 hours.
Greetings Dennis, Thank you for all the information that you have on the Husqvarna YTH22V46 Lawn Tractor. Please keep the information coming.
Thank you Debbie! I appreciate you watching!
You're Awesome. Me Being a First Timer I Replaced The Belt In A Flash And Successfully Thank You Sir
Fantastic!! I'm glad this helped and glad to hear you got it done with no problems. Thank you for watching!
Great video....... 8:50 went dark for a minute though. Heading out for new blades. You never mentioned if you use a bagger. I use a triple bagger and those blades looked like good vacuum 'bagging' blades also because of the uplift. Funny my blades looked just like yours after removal last night.
Thank you for the heads up....that's weird and new, but it sure cuts out at 8:50 for nearly a minute. I'll see if I can edit it without re-uploading. Thank you and thanks for watching!
amazing! thanks Dennis
Thank you very much for watching!
Dennis i have the same tractor. Thank you for the helpful videos i subscribed can you please continue to make videos of the maintenance on the tractor. Great detail oriented videos
+deadlydiesel556 Thanks for the comment and for watching! Yes, I am due for an oil change on mine, so I'll video that soon and post it. I also plan to video anything else I have to do to mine. I'm pretty rough on my tractor, so I'm sure to need some repairs soon! :)
+Dennis Coffey thank you Dennis you are very helpful to us guys that like a visual of things instead of reading through all the manuals
+Dennis Coffey what i'd do is put a jack stand under the deck and keep the jack under the hitch point
+Dylan Chalmers I've since started using ramps. They're much safer than relying on a jack and give plenty of room. Plus these plastic ones my wife bought me have holes at the skinny end so I can hang them on the garage wall, out of the way.
Dennis Coffey you mean regular car ramps?
fantastic demo
+michaela collins Thank you Michaela!
5/8 fits a little snugger on my Airens tractor which is a husquavarna
I wouldn't be surprised if there are slight differences between the Husqvarna, Craftsman, Ariens and Poulan....they are all basically the same, but I'm guessing some of the bolts, etc maybe slightly different. Thanks for watching and sharing that info Tim!
dennis i make it real easy i use car ramps drive it half way up on ramps and it gives u alot of room and more safer to work under tractor
gonzo1266 Thanks gonzo, great idea! I've thought the same thing. We have several kids and they all have their own cars now....so I think it's time I bought a pair of ramps. they'll come in handy for the cars and the tractor!
I have a rover 547/38 Ever three months I just jack the front up to check and sharpen the blades I change the blades ever two years or so The only thing I can not change with this with the deck on is the deck belt I have to take the whole deck out for that but that only ever three years.
Thanks for watching! Yes, this tractor is the same...you might be able to replace this belt ok without removing the deck, but it'd be tight. you should remove the deck to change the belt.
Best how to videos ever! Thanks.
Wow! Thank you Michael, for the best compliment ever!! I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Good video!
thedukelives24 Thanks for watching and commenting!
Good job.
Thank you very much!! Thanks for watching!
Hi Dennis, thanks for the great video. Preparing to do this by myself for the first time. A quick question: when you put the blades on, are they synced so they won't collide as they spin or do you have to time them every blade replacement?
Thanks for watching! Good question! No, they are spaced so they can't hit each other. You don't have to worry about timing them.
@@dwcoffey thank you! That was a large worry for me. Follow up question. I mowed yesterday, grass isn't terribly thick. Engine seemed stressed and like it had a lack of power only when the blades were on. Could this be caused by severely dull blades or possibly another issue?
Is there a video on how to add the weight bracket and weight for plowing? This video is good.
Not that I'm aware of. Thanks for watching, Doug!
Hi - I’m about to take the deck off using your excellent video and I’m wondering if I should be disconnecting the spark plug(s) before I do that in order to insure that the blades don’t somehow engage even though everything is “off”? If I should do that, can I just remove the spark plug covers or do I have to go to the trouble of removing the plugs themselves?
Thanks for watching, Sara! It isn't necessary to disconnect the plugs before removing the deck, but it won't hurt anything to do that. If you decide to do that, you don't have to remove the plugs themselves, just pull the plug wires off the spark plugs. Also, if you are concerned about an errant start, rather than pull the plug wires, you can disconnect the negative terminal on the battery. I hope this helps!
Thank you for your video's I have a Huskavarna I have a Berce rototiller belt driven can you tell me any information on that it was a friends that doesn't use it anymore or cant tell me how.
Thanks for watching! You probably have a Bercomac Tiller. Here's a link for the owner's manual: bercomac.com/services-and-support/owner-manual?productNumber=&categories%5B%5D=62
Nice, ur able to get under there without raising it at all
Thanks for watching! It's probably easier if the mower is raised, but with the deck all the way up, its not bad.
Great video! Your level of detail is outstanding
Thank you for watching, Laura! I appreciate the nice comment, too!
GOOD VIDEO AND SAFETY SIR..THANK YOU. HE HELP ME ALOT..
gustavo longoria Thanks Gustavo! I appreciate you watching, commenting and sharing!
I had the mulching kit installed but they didn't take off the chute cover which now is in the way. How do I take it off ??
Hi Rennae, I'm sorry for the delay in answering you....I just got time to look at my tractor today. There are two bolts that come through the deck from the bottom, right next to the hinge on the chute. Using a wrench or a ratchet/socket, loosen the nuts on top of the deck, next to the chute hinge and the chute will come off. Be sure to push the bolts out of the deck and retrieve them from the bottom, they will likely be held in by grass clippings accumulated under the edge of the deck. Good luck, let me know if I can help!
Could you jack it up from the front -thanks
Thanks for watching! At the time I made this video, I didn't think you could, but later......realized you can jack it from under the front axle with no issues. You just have to be sure the jack is centered and put some jack stands under it while lifted.
Go to Tractor Supply and buy a lawn tractor type Jack. Your front tires fit in to each side Saddles in front they are adjustable the width. you can use a electric torque wrench and with the fitting like you put on a socket stick it in and pull the trigger and it Jack's your whole front end completely up works great I've got one makes it a lot easier to jack up and it's lot Stabler
Thanks Popeye! Yes I actually use my motorcycle jack now on the front end. Works like a champ!
Great video! I just switched my blades to mulching blades this morning. I just wanted to confirm 16 mm socket is correct on this model.
Thanks for watching!
Curiosity question only: In another video of your's, you showed using a set of Rhino ramps when you did an oil change and lifted the mower up on the front. They fit between the wheels, but I am wondering if they can be used for this procedure in lifting up the back of the mower, as well? Would they not work for this or is there something which would get in the way of them doing so effectively?
I think they would work fine. I didn't have the ramps when I made this video, so couldn't use them or show that. Thank you for watching, James. Great idea!
If you were to add jack stands to your jacked up mower, where would you put them? Doesn't look like a lot of room.
Good point! I'll look next time I'm under it. Thanks!
Hey Dennis, thanks very much. I have a question as to sharpening. I have the same mower and I bought the factory mulch kit. But the blades seem like they need to be sharpened. I couldn't see from the video if your blades had been sharpened, or if you installed straight from the package. Cheers.
Thank you for watching, Bruce! I installed mine straight from the package and had no problem. But, I also wouldn't hesitate to sharpen new blades if they seemed too dull.
Hi Denis sorry I’m bothering you again. But I was wondering if that tractor you have (yth24v48) is good for some what steep hills. I would say about 20-25 degrees slope. Please let me know bc your response will depend if I get that one or not and if not what would you recommend and what would be the best way to mow it. Thanks!!!
Hi Denis, no bother at all! I have one hill I cut that is probably 25-30 degree incline. I only go up or down the hill, never across it, as I think the mower would tip over if I did. I don't have any issues going up or down the hill. The tractor pulls the hill fine, even with the blade engaged.
Thanks Dennis!!!
Dennis when you converted to mulching blades, did you find that you had lower the mowing deck one notch to get the same height cut you did on the high lift blades? Great video!
Hi Rex, Thanks for watching! No sir, the mulching blades I use have the same cutting height as the 'regular' blades.
Hey, no need to reply. But, I do encourage you to put together a video on blade balancing. People who've been around awhile know how necessary that is. There are many people new to mowing and mower maintenance and most don't realize the importance of balancing. Not many people I know who mow their yards even think about balancing their blade(s). Thanks again for your videos.
Harvey Keene i heard that some mowers have to remove 1 blade clockwise?? Any comment
Thanks very much for the suggestion and for watching, Harvey! I have posted a video about blade sharpening and balancing, I hope it helps: ua-cam.com/video/V2UAx8f47fY/v-deo.html
just noticed on the same mower my "mechanic" cousin changed the blades 2wks ago and its been cutting weird , I looked at it after this vid, and YEs he put it On backwards ffs ...lol just flipped them now ......good thing i dont let him work on my cars lol
Thanks so much for watching Jessica. I'm glad you were able to figure out the blades and get it fixed! I'm sure it cuts better now that you've fixed it!
yes it those thnx, did the lawn yesterday 3-4 acres and noticed both transmission mounts in the rear are broken off and transmission is rocking ....have to fab new cross braces for it ...i wish it was just the blades LOL
I jack mine up by putting the jack under the side of the deck, then the other side
I'm glad to know that works! I was afraid I'd bend the linkage the deck hangs from....no problems with that? Jacking it that way would sure be easier! I've gone to using ramps anymore....run the tractor about halfway up, still gives me room to get under there without the ramp being in the way.
Good video. Thanks for sharing
+xavianus Thank you very much!!
Best VID I have seen. My White Outdoor 946G has the bolts froze. 125 air impact and a 150 foot pound torque wrench will not break them loose. I have sprayed the Nuts but without any success. I have been using the standard clockwise on and counter clockwise off. Any suggestions short of taking it to the local shop he wants $100 dollars to change the blades.
Hi Vern, thanks for the compliment! Excuse me for asking, but I have to ask.....have you tried clockwise-off? They may be left-hand threads. If that doesn't work, you could try a little heat....heat up the bolt head with a propane torch a bit and give that a try. They may be loc-tited on and only heat will break the bond. If those options don't work, let me know and maybe we can come up with something else! Wishing you success!
Hey Dennis, what's your take on sharpening the mower blades? Lowes has a sharpening kit for sub $10, and I thought it would be necessary to do that occasionally. But does it instead make sense to let them do their thing until they need a full replacement, and then go that route? Thanks so much!
Hi Ryan,
I think it depends a lot on what you cut and what you do with your mower. If you have a really nice lawn, especially with a grass that likes sharp blades, ie Centipede, St. Augustine, Bermuda, Zoysia, etc...yes, you should probably sharpen your blades at the beginning of mowing season and probably at least once during the season. My preferred method is to take the blades of the mower and use a file to sharpen them. If you keep them in good shape, it only takes a few passes with a medium file to put an edge on them. If they're so beat up that a file won't do it, you can use a grinder to shape them and then put an edge on, but alot of times, if that's required, the blades are shot anyway. I think fescue and some other grasses are a lot more forgiving, and if the mower is cutting ok and the grass isn't showing signs of being beaten to death on the tips, you're probably ok. If you are just letting anything that is green grow in the yard (like my back yard), then I wouldn't worry about it until the mower isn't cutting well. Now all that said, the mower itself will be more efficient if the blades are sharp.
Since I'm pretty rough with my mower, I always sharpen my blades before I put the tractor up in the Fall. Then I'll usually sharpen them 6 weeks or so into the cutting season. I'll replace them usually every other year. Be careful with some of the replacement blades out there...they are slightly thinner than the factory blades, making it hard to get the blade bolt and washer tight against the blade. I've had a couple of sets like that and I had to routinely tighten the bolts up......before I got tired of it and threw them out.
Nice, that's some helpful detail. Our "yard," if you can call it that, is about 22 - 25 acres of whatever has had the desire to grow for decades, so it's tough, unbalanced, and often woody. Thankfully I only have to mow about 3 acres of it, but it seems like it's pretty hard on the blades (especially when I nick hidden rocks). I've mowed twice this season so far, and, checking the blades, they already have quite a few dings / burrs. They're still cutting fine, though. I'm not sure if a file will be up to the task, but I'll definitely give it a try. The tool I saw at Lowe's was a sort of grinder-head attachment for a power drill, and it also comes with a balancing kit to make sure the blades are even before you re-attach them. From your description, it sounds like that might be a decent middle ground for sharpening. I'll probably try the low-wattage approach (file) first and see how it goes.
Thanks a bunch for the note on third-party blades, too. I have my eye on a highly rated set of "Oregon 596-615 Gator Mulching" blades for the replacement (since the factory-default ones seem to be high-lift blades, and I'm not bagging), since they're a bit cheaper than official ones, and most of the reviews say they last a lot longer. I'll probably pose a question about thickness / potential vibration before committing to that.
I appreciate all the help, Dennis!
Thanks Ryan, yes that kit at Lowes sounds like it would do the trick. The back of our property sounds similar to yours and it beats up the blades pretty badly on occasion. :) If you get them, let me know how you like those Oregon mulching blades. I' might like to try them on this tractor. Thanks again!!
Underneath the blade when you pull it off is a little cap that good around the star, do you know how to get that cap off? I got a thin piece of wire that had gotten wrapped around inside of it and I need to get that cap of to untangle the wire. Thanks.
Hi Matt. The cap is part of the spindle assembly. I've not had the assembly apart before, but I know you can remove the whole assembly from the deck by removing the 4 bolts around the housing. That _might_ give you enough access to remove the wire. If disassembly is the only way, I don't think it would be too big of a deal. Check out my other video showing how to remove the deck. Then take the pulley off the top of the spindle that has wire wrapped around it. There is a bearing in the top of the spindle and (I'm guessing here), there should be a snap ring or an e-clip, something holding that spindle shaft and bearing in the spindle assembly. If you remove that keeper, the shaft should come out of the bottom of the spindle.
Thank you, that's what I wound up doing removing the spindle, there was about 2 feet of thin wire like from an invisible dog fence (probably from previous owners) completely wrapped inside the spindle assembly. I appreciate the feedback and the videos. Thanks again.
Yes sir! I'm glad you were able to get that wire out without disassembling _too_ much! Thank you Matt!
Hi Dennis...where is the reservoir for the transmission....I just want to check it because !!!! When I release the clutch it rattles....it's a modelYTA18542
Thank you
Thanks for watching, Elaine! I don't believe there is a reservoir for the transmission. Husqvarna typically uses sealed transmissions. The rattling may be the drive belt idler pulley (most common), a worn belt, or possibly the bearings in one of the other drive belt pulleys.
I have the same tractor. The drive belt came off and took the fan blade on the transaxle with it. I cant find the part number for the fan blade. Any ideas?
Hey Brad, thanks for watching. This is a tough part to get the number for, but this is what I came up with: Part # 1A646083050
If you find one, just verify that it will fit the Tuff Torque K46 transmission.
What is the best type of blades to use for a all Purpose to use
Thanks for watching, Bill! I prefer mulching blades to 'all purpose' use. But...I don't bag my clippings. If I bagged clippings, I'd at least try a hi-lift blade. But.....mulching blades are my favorite all-around blades.
Dennis can you put the blades on the wrong side is one for the left and one for the right can you answer that for me right quick
Thanks for watching, Brenda. No, the blades are the same, so it doesn't matter what side each goes on.
Hi Dennis, I have this same model, 10 years old now. Do you think a loose or worn blade would be the cause of vibration while cutting thick grass? This never used to happen. Or maybe worn spindles, pullies, or belt? All are original except the blades. I was thinking to drop the deck anyway for a major cleaning, belt and blade replacement, etc. The other issue I have is that reverse isn't working so well anymore, thoughts? Any advice greatly appreciated!
Thanks for watching, John! Yes sir, a loose blade will definitely give you a vibration. I think pulling the deck and checking all of it, pulleys, belt, blades, etc is a great idea. Also, if your reverse isn't working well, you may need to replace the drive belt too. I have a video showing how to do that. I hope this helps!
@@dwcoffey thanks so much Dennis! I had no idea the belt affected reverse not working properly. Your videos gave me the confidence to plan to do this overhaul project. Thanks again!
Hi Dennis! What do you think of the YTH2348 Husqvarna? I’ve never own a riding mower/tractor etc but a friend has one for sell and wanted to know if they are reliable. I have hard a hard time finding reviews on that specific tractor. Please let me know ASAP! Thanks !! Im a new subscriber
Hi Denis! I am not familiar with the YTH2348 at all. My only experience with that model is what I can read online. It has a Briggs and Stratton 23hp engine. This is an Intek V-twin, just like the 22hp I am familiar with , so I would think there are no problems there. The deck on this tractor is a 3-blade deck, as opposed to a 2-blade deck on the YTH22V46.....some people say a 3-blade design won't cut as well, some people say it cuts better and mulches better. I suspect that if you keep your blades in decent condition, this deck will cut just fine. You know, these things are like anything else, everybody has their opinion....there are some people that would rather cut their yard with a pair of scissors before using a Husqvarna tractor. I love mine and I abuse the thing beyond belief....but I also service it like I should and I fix what I break during the course of that abuse. :) So....for me and my uses, I'd definitely consider a YTH2348. I'd make sure it had been serviced...oil changes (check and smell the oil - you'll know if its burnt or really old), check the blades, air filter, see how it cranks and runs....etc....all the things you'd normally check. Good luck and if you buy it, I hope you love it! Thanks for subscribing too!!
Dennis Coffey thanks for the response Dennis!! I really appreciate your quick response. It was very helpful. If i have any further questions I’ll def let you know since I am inclined on a husqavarna tractor. Thanks again!!
I have the same mower and highest mower height is still too low. Any insight on this?
Hi Ken, I'll have to get under mine and look, but I don't think there is any adjustment to raise or lower the upper or lower limits of cutting height. If I figure something out, I'll leave another reply here to your comment. Thanks so much for watching.
Thank You
Keep up the good work!!
I have a yth21k46 I went to engage my blades & they won’t engage what things should I try b4 I go to buy the cable & spring assembly???? Please help I’m very frustrated
Hi John, thanks for watching. The first thing to check is the deck belt. Make sure it is not broken and that it is properly routed around all pulleys. The deck belt will sometimes slip off the main pulley under the engine and this will cause the blades to not engage. I have a video that will show you the details of routing this deck belt: ua-cam.com/video/SSKX3KOJjqw/v-deo.html If the belt checks out ok, then make sure the end of the engage cable is attached properly. The above video will show how to do that too. Let me know if this doesn't help and I'll try to help you further.
Thanks a lot I went out right after I asked my question & checking I found the belt was off the main pulley under the engine I felt so stupid lol. Well thanks I appreciate u getting back to me
Once the deck belt stretches a bit, they seem to come off that pulley a little too easy.
Hey there Dennis. Susan here again. The lgt2654 has a grass catcher, some time it all goes well. Other times it just all jams at the opening. I wait 5-6 days after any rain to be sure it isn't wet.
I've had to dismantle the shoot to clean it out. Issue is once I take the shoot off I about pull my guts out to reconnect the metal things reconnected to the frame. What am I doing wrong? What can I do better to not hurt myself?
Hi Susan, thank you for watching! I'm sorry, but I don't have a grass catcher and don't have any experience at all with the Husqvarna grass catcher.
Another excellent vid!
The bolt is 5/8” head. I bought a long length combination wrench dedicated for the tractor It’s safer than a socket handle, especially a flex handle, because you’re putting the stress very close to the plane of the bolt head.
PLEASE use a glove on both hands. I cringed when i imagined the flex slipping and the deck edge cutting your ungloved hand.
Another thing I would stress in your vids - 60 yrs ago my grandfather taught me to NEVER push on a wrench. Always pull toward your body because when (not if) one slips there’s nothing between your hand and body to cut you. Pushing, you never think about what’s on the other side of your hand if a wrench slips off.
Keep up the good vids. You mush have acquired the wheel ramps AFTER this vid!
Great stuff, thanks! I did get the ramps after this vid. :) Thanks!
Thanks, Dennis for the blade video. Rick Hundley
Thank you for watching, Rick!
Just bought (5/21)the 42" tractor, the new Husqvarna mulching blades DO NOT HAVE ANY STAMPING ON THEM", be advised.....
Thanks for watching, Tomm! Be sure to install with the 'wings' up.
Den, just popped a belt on my Husqvarna YTH 180 - 42"deck. Mine has 2 separate belts, 1 towards the front pulleys & 1 towards the rear set. The drive pulley accommodates 2 belts & from there there are 2 additional pulleys to attach each belt. So, a total of 4 pulleys & the drive pulley. I get the jist of installing the belt but for some reason when I start the engine it wont engage the belt drive when I push in the swich button, is this a safety feature? I haven't installed the other belt as yet, just the one belt is on & around the drive pulley. Shouldn't half the blades still operate when button is engaged? I hope this isn't too confusing. Thanks Dennis
Hi Dennis, I'm not familiar at all with the YTH180, so I downloaded the owner's manual and gave it a look. It looks like if you have the top belt installed correctly, the left side blade should rotate. The bottom deck belt doesn't appear to run directly off the drive pulley, but rather off the left side deck spindle. I'd try to complete the belt installation (both belts) simply because running only one blade may cause some undesirable vibration problems and unintended consequences. If once both belts are installed, the blades won't engage, there may be another problem. There is a safety feature that will not allow the blades to engage unless you are seated on the tractor (pressure switch inside of the seat), so be sure you are in the seat before engaging the blades. If that doesn't work, you will have to work backwards.......with somebody in the seat, engage the blades and carefully watch to see if the belt drive pulley under the tractor spins. If it does, then the deck belts are probably not installed correctly. If it doesn't, the attachment clutch switch may not be operating properly, you'll need to verify that when switched to 'engage.' Let me know if I can help further, hopefully you can get it sorted out easily! Thanks for watching!
Thanks Den, now I'm just having a problem finding the proper belt. In my description I had the drive pulley on the left side of the mower, didn't see the drive pulley directly under the the engine. I guess I'm old & stupid. That's the belt that went. I'll keep you posted. On my way to return the first wrong sized belt. Thanks again Den
Thanks Den for taking the time to look up the manual which I also did & for some reason it's not the correct pulley configuration in the manual. My mower has a total of 7 pulleys I believe the manual lists 5, anyway when my belt comes in ( no one carries it ) had to go to auto parts store after the husqvarna dealer told me the dimensions of the belt, he said it should work ok ( 1/2" X 50" ) or ( 4L 500 ) as listed at the auto parts store. I babbled enough, I'll figure the belt configuration when belt arrives. Thanks again Den. Your good guy & I'll let you know how it works out.
Wow...that's disappointing that you have to go through all that to get the right sized belt! Well, I hope that ordered belt works ok for you. If there's any way I can help, let me know and I'll give it my best try anyway. :) Thanks for watching and commenting Dennis, I appreciate it!
Awesome video you don’t miss a trick love thank you!
Thank you for your support!
Can you come change mine for me? You made it look easy.
Haha! Thank you, Shan! I appreciate you watching!
Appreciate the tutorial.
Thanks for watching, David!
Good video I didn't know which way to loosen the blade bolt
Thanks for watching, Ron!
Great vid...thanks for sharing.
Thank you Gregory! I appreciate you watching!
one question...do both blade bolts loosen to the left?
Good question! Yes, both are right hand thread, so lefty-loosey, righty-tightey. :) (counter clockwise to loosen)
@@dwcoffey thank you so much