Lawn Mower Repair : How to Remove Lawn Mower Blades

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  • Опубліковано 12 лип 2009
  • In order to remove lawn mower blades, it's important to first pay attention to which types of lawn mowers can be tipped over without further precaution. Learn about removing spark plugs before removing lawn mower blades with help from the owner of a small engine repair shop in this free video on lawn mower repair.
    Expert: Mark Bauer
    Bio: Mark Bauer is the owner of Bauer Small Engine Repair.
    Filmmaker: Ross Safronoff
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  • @mikesprau6149
    @mikesprau6149 4 місяці тому +16

    14 yrs later and still being viewed. Thank you, sir, from another happy viewer.

    • @ElohiSilverEarthVentures
      @ElohiSilverEarthVentures 2 місяці тому

      Right that's pretty dang good for this old of a post. He's got some points in here that nobody else provides about tipping your lawn mower over

  • @peweecharles587
    @peweecharles587 3 роки тому +61

    Every guy in this comment section is a dad

  • @plamenplamenof3567
    @plamenplamenof3567 11 місяців тому +61

    Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.

  • @kmdsby
    @kmdsby 11 років тому +10

    I am a 52 yr old woman and still can't believe I was able to change my blade with your help. And we even have the same mower. I had that same clamp too but until now I did not know what it was. I had to use a rubber mallet to bound the wrench because I forgot to squeeze it. Thanks great video I saved some money.

  • @sharptongue1
    @sharptongue1 7 років тому +16

    That was one of the best blade removal videos I've seen. Your description of which lawnmowers can be tilted on their sides was very helpful -- and the first time I've heard it described as clearly, as well as your explanation as to why pull the whole spark plug, and not just remove the cap. Can't' wait to try the tip about clamping to remove the blade. Thanks.

  • @CharlesLeaverSouthAfrica
    @CharlesLeaverSouthAfrica 7 років тому +109

    Of all the various different blade changing videos that I watched this was the only one that warned about not filling the air filter with oil. Such an important thing to mention. Congrats on the great video :)

    • @maddieprindle6478
      @maddieprindle6478 5 років тому

      In

    • @bugsy74
      @bugsy74 5 років тому +1

      Every way I tilt fuel leaks

    • @Wele12545
      @Wele12545 3 роки тому

      What size socket wrench was that?

    • @angelinh.5774
      @angelinh.5774 3 роки тому +2

      @@bugsy74 use a baggie over the hole and screw the gas cap back on. Or mow it out of gas.

  • @sionehefa3458
    @sionehefa3458 7 років тому +2

    Excellent! Was stripping down an old discarded mower today for its parts and got stuck on the blade removal part and now I know AND you have also taught me about the importance of leaning a mower on the correct side. Many thanks.

  • @lancegoodthrust7819
    @lancegoodthrust7819 7 років тому +7

    I have watched other videos but this one worked best for me. The vise-grip trick works so much better than trying to stuff a hunk of wood in there. Thanks.

  • @dmoogles
    @dmoogles 5 років тому

    Thank you, Mark!! I came here to find out which way to tilt the mower when removing the blade and you answered my question in seconds!! THANK YOU!! 👍👍 Great video!! 😁

  • @davidtehr2993
    @davidtehr2993 5 років тому +3

    Thank you! From Perth, Western Australia. As an old 61yo DIY-challenged idiot, your simple "things to watch out for" is MOST informative. Again, thanks! (I'll now get a new air filter for our Rover lawnmower!)

  • @stevethomas70
    @stevethomas70 5 років тому

    The real helpful piece of info in the video is using the vice grips on the edge to act as a block so the blade can not turn. Amazing tip. Thanks.

  • @tobyjack9608
    @tobyjack9608 6 років тому +1

    I knew there had to be a smart way to keep the blade from turning, thanks very much for the instruction. I wish I had watched your video before I turned the mower over on the wrong side. Yeah, lots of oil to clean out of the carburetor now... Everything about the mower needs cleaning or replacing, but hey, it was free :) And thanks to videos like this, I am figuring out how to hopefully get it operating like a good grass cutting mower should. Happy Spring!

  • @leanng.6110
    @leanng.6110 4 роки тому +1

    Great video -very thorough, easy to understand, can see exactly what’s happening. thanks so much!!

  • @tdeful3342
    @tdeful3342 7 років тому +4

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

  • @nivenherrington
    @nivenherrington 10 років тому +23

    Thanks for sharing this video. I was trying to use the vise grips to hold the blade in place while using a wrench on the nut. Who'd thunk you could just clamp it on the side of the mower to stop the blade. Doh! Feeling a little silly now.
    Blade was replaced with ease. Much appreciated.

  • @JoseMTamez
    @JoseMTamez Місяць тому

    Wow! 14 years and it helped me. The Visegrips was a great trick and worked great. Thank you sir!

  • @MiddyBlue65
    @MiddyBlue65 6 років тому +1

    Yours has got to be the easiest so far that I've been watching all day. Thank you so much. And using the vice grip was very smart. I'm going to do the same. I think I may have tilted my mower the wrong way tho. Hope not. Thx again.

  • @jeligula
    @jeligula 10 років тому

    Thank you for the advice, Mark. I have one of those Quattro's and almost tipped it the wrong way before I saw your video.

  • @ElloMyNameIsWalton
    @ElloMyNameIsWalton 11 років тому +1

    Thanks for this good vid. You hit on all the important points, and it was clear and concise.
    QUICK TIP: To ensure you don't mar the paint finish when using the vise grips, clip a piece of rubber off your handy-dandy too-patched-up bike tire tube and put it on the outside edge of the deck. I personally never have to worry about that because I've never owned a new one. Mine are always wreck-decks, lol.

  • @AlS.-kn3cq
    @AlS.-kn3cq 2 місяці тому

    Just watch your video and I'm very impressed with how easy you make it look. But most of all what I liked is the fact that you put great emphasis on safety. Thank you for a great video.

  • @greenatom
    @greenatom 3 місяці тому +2

    I have to watch this video every year!

  • @Kobe29261
    @Kobe29261 9 місяців тому

    Brilliant - you not only showed how but what to know before you consider taking off a lawn mower blade. I've been tilting mine the wrong way all this time!

  • @JusTimeSTL
    @JusTimeSTL 13 років тому +2

    great job dude. thank u. stuff like this is what makes the internet good

  • @robt6127
    @robt6127 4 місяці тому

    14 years later and still helping people out from all ranges of DIY. I usually do mechanic work on my car so I know my way around but good tip about the spark plug and was not aware it matters what direction to tip the mower based on the air filter.

  • @Emotional2000
    @Emotional2000 10 років тому

    Thanks for this video.... It was very informative and totally helped me out with taking off my lawn mower blade.... You have made me a very happy woman today by sharing this instructional video. Thanks again....

  • @clasof56
    @clasof56 7 років тому +3

    hahhaha...just great...i watched several videos before i found yours. the vise grips worked great. i had tried and tried with wood and just could never do it on this battery mower but your tip moves it to the top of the list...thanks again. clas

  • @512JonesTube
    @512JonesTube 11 років тому +1

    Awesome video! Of all the videos I watched this one was the most helpful and easiest to understand. Thanks!

  • @dghmusic
    @dghmusic 7 років тому

    Your video was well done. I had the blade off in minutes (soaked the bolt with penetrating oil for an hour prior), removed the motor and am waiting on my replacement.

  • @Bonhamaniac
    @Bonhamaniac 13 років тому

    Thank you so very much! Very Helpful! All better now. Mowing away. I appreciate all of the precautionary remarks. Well done. Again - Thanks!

  • @tracyosborne854
    @tracyosborne854 7 років тому +1

    Good demo and safety tips are appreciated thanks.

  • @DavidMartinez-dl8lg
    @DavidMartinez-dl8lg 8 років тому +2

    Extremely helpful.. Thanks a ton..

  • @RickInDorset
    @RickInDorset 3 роки тому +1

    Very well explained along with advisable tips. Many thanks! :)

  • @smcal1able
    @smcal1able 3 роки тому

    Best removal video with tips yet, and demonstration.

  • @BIGPOPRL
    @BIGPOPRL 7 років тому

    Great period of instruction! Thanks!

  • @Fladavenue
    @Fladavenue 13 років тому

    Best video by far--- & I've just watched all of them!

  • @RT-yh8pi
    @RT-yh8pi 11 років тому

    Thank you sir! Surprisingly helpful for sure a seemingly easy procedure!

  • @theguru83
    @theguru83 7 років тому

    Superb video!! This was very helpful. Saved me a lot of time. Thanks a Ton!!!

  • @styke7
    @styke7 4 роки тому

    great video... all the little details make a big difference. thank you!

  • @drewpert0515
    @drewpert0515 11 років тому +6

    Vice grips.. Genius! Thank you

  • @wherehouseedm
    @wherehouseedm 2 роки тому

    All the info needed. Very complete and concise

  • @airheeddrone876
    @airheeddrone876 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this clear and comprehensive video

  • @HiTekCowboy
    @HiTekCowboy 8 років тому

    Thank you. Very helpful iand great tips for doing it 'better' not just doing it right.

  • @mariomelchor7547
    @mariomelchor7547 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing this video was a big help

  • @owlluvr612
    @owlluvr612 11 років тому

    Thanks for the video. Very good tips.

  • @anthonys6140
    @anthonys6140 5 років тому

    Very clear instructions Thanks

  • @CalvinThomas05
    @CalvinThomas05 6 років тому

    Good video. Very informative. Cheers

  • @cliveharrison6054
    @cliveharrison6054 2 роки тому

    This was a great help. the mole grips a great tip. many thanks

  • @jhors7777
    @jhors7777 3 роки тому

    Thank you for posting this helpful video.

  • @wheezypeezy639
    @wheezypeezy639 9 місяців тому

    Vice grip trick worked perfectly thank you

  • @jonathansimard1323
    @jonathansimard1323 9 років тому

    Thank you! this video was helpfull

  • @patriciahicks9248
    @patriciahicks9248 10 років тому

    Thanks for the tips

  • @defenestrationfan
    @defenestrationfan Рік тому

    Woah - thanks for the tip - I have a quatro and I would've dumped oil into the carb! Thank-you!!

  • @carolfisher2930
    @carolfisher2930 8 років тому +1

    thanks so much. I've been struggling to remove the blade on my mower, to no avail.

  • @tuco86x
    @tuco86x Рік тому +1

    Excellent knowledge

  • @7caesar7
    @7caesar7 7 років тому

    great Info thank u so much for share it!!!

  • @luissonoma6255
    @luissonoma6255 5 років тому +1

    Nice, thanks. You just took me out of a jam!

  • @TOMMYHAWK77
    @TOMMYHAWK77 10 місяців тому

    This helped me greatly. Thank you so much!

  • @dksubedi
    @dksubedi 12 років тому +1

    thanks a lot. It is great help.

  • @jollymontube
    @jollymontube 3 місяці тому

    very helpful; thank you

  • @jimbodee4043
    @jimbodee4043 7 років тому +3

    Needed to see how you stopped blade from rotating, I then used this method my self. Had a 20 year since last removed rusted but and blade. Thanks

  • @loudrimshot
    @loudrimshot 12 років тому

    I suck at this stuff. Thanks for your help.

  • @qjarman7753
    @qjarman7753 2 роки тому

    Great tips thanks

  • @ihsangin5816
    @ihsangin5816 11 років тому

    Awesome info! Thanks,

  • @joeroganjosh9333
    @joeroganjosh9333 7 років тому

    Very good demonstration. Before checking this out I'd already got the sponge air filter soaked in oil when turning the whole machine upside down, hey we are not all mechanics.

  • @juliocesarmorales7852
    @juliocesarmorales7852 3 роки тому

    Thanks for great tip have a great day

  • @hassanshah9659
    @hassanshah9659 Рік тому

    Thanks, that's really helpful

  • @rickb3555
    @rickb3555 11 років тому +1

    Great idea to clamp the vice grips to the mower to block the blade. I've been struggling for years holding one end of the blade and trying to loosen the bolt.

  • @anthonyl5137
    @anthonyl5137 2 роки тому

    Very helpful video!

  • @iammichaeldavis
    @iammichaeldavis Рік тому

    Really great video, can’t thank you enough

  • @evidence62er
    @evidence62er 12 років тому

    I tried this before watching this video, I was doing it all wrong. Thanks a ton

  • @bethkurzawinski6
    @bethkurzawinski6 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much it really helped

  • @azgarogly
    @azgarogly 3 роки тому +2

    That's great when your blade can be removed that easy.
    The mower I have to take apart now got some rust on it and the bolt is stuck completely.
    Not much I have succeeded so far to get it lose.

  • @homesteader9
    @homesteader9 10 років тому

    This video saved the day as i had a frozen bolt and was unsure of which way to whack the hammer! Now I know! "In the direction of the cut!!! =)

  • @greyscout01
    @greyscout01 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video.

  • @ddk80
    @ddk80 11 років тому +6

    Great Video! The only things I would recommend is if you decide to use a socket wrench to remove the lawn mower bolt use a 6 point socket to not damage/round off the bolt and use a little bit of anti-seize on the threads. The next time you decide to remove the bolt, the anti-seize will make the job a job a lot easier.

  • @justineast5380
    @justineast5380 2 роки тому

    This was helpful i appreciate the video

  • @kingsleyzachary4915
    @kingsleyzachary4915 7 років тому

    thanks for the tilting part I didn't know

  • @hopelessabandon
    @hopelessabandon Рік тому

    Thank you so much. I managed to change the blade that I have asked my partner to sort for over a year 😂

  • @RedEyeC
    @RedEyeC Рік тому +1

    Weedeater Series 300 - use a plastic (sandwich bag will work) to fit tightened under the gas cap to keep gas from leaking out - tilt towards oil dipstick end (not air filter).

  • @demickdoug
    @demickdoug 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for your help! I got the blade off.

  • @OklahomaRealEstateReviews
    @OklahomaRealEstateReviews 6 років тому +1

    Good stuff!!!

  • @lorenzocortez982
    @lorenzocortez982 7 років тому

    Thank You!

  • @shofarawareness5750
    @shofarawareness5750 3 місяці тому

    Thank you!

  • @chockicoleman6403
    @chockicoleman6403 2 роки тому

    Thank you sir!!

  • @mrhudah
    @mrhudah 2 роки тому

    Great Video

  • @wjarnock44
    @wjarnock44 12 років тому

    Good video !!

  • @happyputt9709
    @happyputt9709 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much.

  • @SDsailor7
    @SDsailor7 8 місяців тому

    Thank uou for the video. Very informative and interesting. Is it ok to use an impact wrench?

  • @Cr8MyLuck
    @Cr8MyLuck 3 місяці тому

    Good video.

  • @Matthew_Helbert
    @Matthew_Helbert 2 роки тому

    this is very useful

  • @bwood6337
    @bwood6337 Рік тому

    Thanks that was super clear and helpful!
    Buuuut when putting the blade back on do you use anything like lock tight or just screw the bolt back in?

  • @drevol7
    @drevol7 12 років тому +1

    Thanks a lot!! :)

  • @dntlss
    @dntlss 7 років тому +3

    I actually have a bolens with the foam filter and Quattro engine and you want to tilt it with the dipstick down,the carburetor is on the other side plus the foam filter so they wont get oil in them if you till it that way, made that mistake early on.

  • @NerdyEd
    @NerdyEd 11 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @elsaint7657
    @elsaint7657 2 роки тому

    awesome 👌

  • @allans7281
    @allans7281 4 роки тому

    Great video! How do you know when it’s time to replace the blade ?is it just a visual ?

  • @garystevens4303
    @garystevens4303 Рік тому

    Very good.

  • @ronmartinmhg2804
    @ronmartinmhg2804 5 років тому

    I've got a problem removing the bolt as the head has been mutilated. What size is the bolt? I've been standing the mower on its front end with chocks to stop it rolling. Is there a risk of oil flowing where it shouldn't? And I don't mean on the ground. A good video and such a simple way to stop the blade revolving. Thanks.

  • @amalhasan6180
    @amalhasan6180 3 роки тому

    Thanks 🙏🏿

  • @j.michaelwiiams1859
    @j.michaelwiiams1859 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the help, Dad.