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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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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. 👍
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.
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. ua-cam.com/video/97xIA4t4YXs/v-deo.html
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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…
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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...
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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
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.....
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
Thank you. I just got a riding lawn mower so this will be my very first time trying to sharpen them. I’m glad to know that there is a way to do it without taking the whole deck off 👍
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
@@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.
Big help. I have .75 acre yard and just got my first riding mower. Thanks for this video! The big question Jim, is are riding mowers worth it? There's some older fellow in town who sells walk behind mowers that "last 2 seasons," for about 120 bucks. Is it really cheaper to maintain a rider or buy a new walk behind every 24 months? I don't know the answer. Also - for folks like me that have VERY uneven ground, expect to sharpen your blades way more often as on uneven ground the blades take a hell of a pounding.
I just bought a .5 acre lot and I love my John Deere tracker. Def worth it. Also, if you maintain any mower properly they will last way more than 2 years!
Thanks, but I was more into finding out if there was an exact angle you were trying to make with the cut. Those ramps look great. Folks, another way to jack up your mower is to lower the back door of an animal trailer ramp and drive one set of tires up to give you space to work. Always use a safety jack or two.
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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!
Thanks for watching
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.
Awesome love reading comments like this. I’m so glad I could help you. Thanks for watching.
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
Your welcome Hooah
thank you for no back ground music! Great instructional video!
Glad I could help
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.
thanks for watching
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.
Glad I could help thanks for watching Ken
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.
Glad I could help
The deck on those mowers come out very easy.
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.
Glad I could save you some money.
And this is why UA-cam exists!
Thank you Jim for the guidance!
Your welcome glad I could help
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
Welcome thanks for watching
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.
Thank you very much
Wire wheel on drill works really well to get rid of grass on blades.
Thanks for tip
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.
I have thought about installing a winch in my ceiling also. Thanks for watching
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.
thank for the good tip maybe i will have to check one out
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!!
Welcome thanks for watching
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!
Hope you get it figured out
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. 👍
Thanks it has been a lot of work to get to where I am now. Hope it only goes up from here.
Love those ramps. Great idea! Thanks for the clear and concise video. A big help!
Glad to help!
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.
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. ua-cam.com/video/97xIA4t4YXs/v-deo.html
clamp trick is genius!!!!..... thanks for the tip, God bless you and family.
thank you very much, God bless stay safe out there. I hope everyone is paying attention
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!
Thanks for watching
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.
Thanks Stephen for watching
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.
Thanks for the info Scott and thanks for watching
What?
@@justinberry3991what don’t u understand
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
Glad my video will help save you some money. Hooah
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.
Thanks for subscribing glad you like my videos
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
Thanks for the nice comment
I have my wife hold up the front end while I crawl under and remove the blades.
I will have to see if my wife could do that for me LOL
I tried that and it ended badly for me...
In other words your wife is amazon lady
I'll have to add this one to the pros column
Brave...lol
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
thanks for watching
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.
Thanks for the tips!
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…
That is correct, thanks for watching
That rule does not work on whirling blades in most situations, depending of course on the designed spin.
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.
Thanks for your advice
Terrific video--step by step instructions for the novice and for the experienced. This was very helpful!
thanks for watching and commenting
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.
Glad you liked the video, and it helped. Thanks for the comment
Jim, Airborne! Love your videos, have learned a great deal about my L111, i also did 20 years, keep posting videos.
Awesome Hooah thanks for watching
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
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.
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
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
I have a vice but think it is easier just clamped to my work bench. Thanks for watching and commenting
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Helped a lot!
Glad I could help thanks for watching
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.
Great idea! thanks for the comment
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...
I try to be safe, thanks for watching
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.
Thanks for watching
Nicely done, very thorough, made it look easy.
Thanks from Australia
Glad you like it, thanks for watching
Great job, thanks for training me how to sharpening my blades
glad i could help thanks for watching
You do some nice work. Love those ramps!!
Thanks Jerry
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.
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,
Thank you Jim for the info. I am going to sharpen my blades tomorrow
Glad I could help
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.
Thanks for the info and thanks for watching have a good summer
GREAT Tutorial Jim!!! Very thorough.
Thanks Ken
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.
Thanks for watching
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
Glad I could help , thanks for watching hope your summer is great
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.....
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
@@DIYJIM 7.
Thank you. I just got a riding lawn mower so this will be my very first time trying to sharpen them. I’m glad to know that there is a way to do it without taking the whole deck off 👍
Glad I could help, thanks for the comment.
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!
glad i could help thanks for watching
Great video! What kind of clamps do you use? Thanks 🇺🇸
They are in the description thanks for watching
Thank you for video. Blessings to you.
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Thank you again
Thanks for posting this, Jim. I like those ramps but I’ll likely just use a car jack.
Thanks
@@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.
@@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
Thanks Jim. Made it look easy!
You bet, thanks for watching
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.
Its not that hard just make sure they are balanced, but that is easy also. Glad my video helped you decide
You made your bench out of a solid core door, right? Those make great benches
Yep they came out of a hospital. Thanks for watching
Great video bud.just bought a john deere and this will help.thanks.
Thanks, glad I could help
Excellent tutorial! Thank you!!
Welcome, thanks for watching
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.
I like the idea of using the clamp to stop the blade.
glad I could help thanks for watching
Iam going to have to make them ramps, nice job
Thank you
How tight should I tighten the blades so I won't strip the bolt? Is there a specific number by chance?
65 ft lbs if your using a torque wrench. Thanks for watching
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
Thanks for watching
FWIW, Lowe’s usually has the baggers on sale the 4th of July week for $100 off.
That’s not a bad deal thanks for the info.
Thanks, good video
How high are your ramps? Or does it matter.
My ramps are 7 1/2 in tall. Thanks for watching
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.
Yes they need sharpened just like normal blades. Thank you for watching and commenting
What's the purpose of the clamps on the deck when you are taking off and putting the blade back on?
So the blades do not spin. Thanks for watching
That's a nice clean garage.
Thank you it’s not always clean
Its very simple to get the deck out and car ramps make it even easier
Thanks for watching
Are the deck bolts reverse threads? Good video
No normal threads thanks for watching
@@DIYJIM appricate it
Gheeesh " what a clean garage 💥 👍
Not always lol
You can easily check your balance using a screwdriver as your balance point, works great.
thank for the tip and thanks for watching a few of my videos hope your summer is going good
You make it look so easy.
It really is not that hard, thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing if you did I can not see who subscribes
Oh crap I should read who is commenting thanks mike
Thanks for the video..... I'm just about to sharpen mine. t
Welcome, thanks for watching
Nice clean garage. I like that.
It’s not always clean but I try thanks
I bought a Mow-Jack style lift from Harbor Freight for $80. Makes servicing the blades a breeze.
Thanks for the comment I will have to check one out next time I’m at harbor freight
Thanks
What's the size of nut locking the blade please?
15/16” thanks for watching
15/16” thanks for watching
Great teaching video. Thank you.
Your welcome thanks for watching
Appreciate the video. I’m going to go and attempt to do the same to mine, now.
Hope my video helps
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.
Agree I only put it up on my ramps if I only sharpen the blades. Thanks for watching
Youre the man, Jim!
Thanks again for watching my videos
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
just make sure you do not put them on upside down. Hope this helps
Do you torque the blades when you reinstall them or just hand tighten as hard as you can?
I use my torque wrench
@@DIYJIM With those biceps you could use a tweezer to torque.
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.
Thanks for the tips and thanks for watching
@@DIYJIM Dad was a Blacksmith. You're welcome & keep up the excellent work!
@@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.
@@pfirman A belt sander in a vice also works...
@@peterjeffery8495 Can you get sanding belts for metal as well as wood.
Big help. I have .75 acre yard and just got my first riding mower. Thanks for this video!
The big question Jim, is are riding mowers worth it? There's some older fellow in town who sells walk behind mowers that "last 2 seasons," for about 120 bucks. Is it really cheaper to maintain a rider or buy a new walk behind every 24 months? I don't know the answer.
Also - for folks like me that have VERY uneven ground, expect to sharpen your blades way more often as on uneven ground the blades take a hell of a pounding.
Guess it depends if you want you want or want to spend. I like my John Deere
I just bought a .5 acre lot and I love my John Deere tracker. Def worth it. Also, if you maintain any mower properly they will last way more than 2 years!
What size grit you use on the grinder
I used a 60 grit thanks for watching
question..does anyone know if there is a correct alignment of the blades..should they be synced up? facing the same way...
It does not matter just do not put them on upside down. Thanks for watching
I sharpened mine today. Was able to use my car jack. Could not believe how dull my blades were. Thanks for the video.
....maybe mention how the blade fits back on making sure the ridges of the hole align before adding the washer and tighten the nut.
I will try to point that out next video. Thanks for watching
What size socket did you use?
15/16 socket hope this helps sorry did not say in video
@@DIYJIM thanks!
Thanks, but I was more into finding out if there was an exact angle you were trying to make with the cut. Those ramps look great. Folks, another way to jack up your mower is to lower the back door of an animal trailer ramp and drive one set of tires up to give you space to work. Always use a safety jack or two.
Thanks for watching and for the tip.
We’re the blade nuts reverse threaded?
no normal thread, thanks for watching
Great Job! Thank you!
Thanks again
Do you put grease on splines before reinstalling?
Sometimes, I usually grease all the grease spots at the same time ua-cam.com/video/15E2zvmz8ME/v-deo.html
What size cutting path ? What size breaker bar ? Thanks
I’m sure a 18” breaker bar would work
42” deck
Thanks
That shop is way to clean! Lol
Great video
Trust me it’s not always clean
@@DIYJIM Okay so for the next video toss some random tools on the floor to make me feel at home. .....lol
I try to keep it cleaner since it is in videos but I will try to toss a few tools around lol
great video.nice ramps.
Thanks
Checking blade for balance is clever.
Glad you like, thanks for watching