The quality of your video and instruction is exceptional. This is not just a good "how to" on changing blades but on how to make a really good instructional video. Thanks for making this.
I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.
Me, I like a chock behind the wheels and also to remember that those rubberized ramps can sometimes move on you when used on cement, if not supported against something like a curb or raised part of the driveway. Nice video. Thanks for sharing.
Great video. I will add chock blocks. Thanks for the warning ⚠️ that the ramp can move on concrete. I want to know all the risks before I take on this project.
My final comment (one hopes). Removed the "stuck" blade, put WD 40, that did the trick. Thank you, all the weeds are mowed! The poisons (without a permit) aren't getting the difficult weeds. Even the once a year poison doesn't get them. I liked your comment about backing the tractor mower up the ramps.
Checked out your video for a ... “Lets make sure I didn’t screw this up ...” and glad I did because I didn’t notice the star notches at first when putting the blades on. Helped save me from really messing up my mower! Cheers
Thanks so very much! Great instruction! Easy to understand and I appreciate that you manipulated your camera well so that I could see what was going on clearly
I removed my blades to sharpen and when I put new blades on the first time I don’t remember if I was paying attention as to which side faces up toward the bottom of the mower and in reality I never was satisfied with the way my mower was cutting the grass. I didn’t pay attention again and I noticed that you had the rounded side facing upwards. laughing out loud. I needed to see that so that I could do it the correct way this time if I didn’t do it correctly the first time. So,.... hopefully I will have it correct this time in case I didn’t do so the first time. Thanks.
That ramp trick will come in handy the next time i change blades. Had to remove the deck the first time just to get enough torque to remove the bolts with a hammer and wrench.
Your welcome. Didn't have the ramp stands. So, I improvised with cinder blocks and a pair of 8X4s. Total time was less than 20 minutes. Will pass this along to anyone who needs it.
Great video, however, one thing he forgot to mention is to put wheel chocks behind the back tires just in case the mower slipped while his arms were under the mower.
After removing the blades it would be a good idea to wire brush the spindle surface and perhaps a bit of never seize so the the blade sits flush and will come off easier.
Thanks for this most helpful video. Glad to see it can be done without removing the deck. Makes it a heck of a lot easier. Hopefully my screws come loose as easily as yours (I'm sure we've both been accused of having a screw loose before) - but a shot of WD40 should do the trick.
It's so much easier to remove the deck. Especially if the bolts are rusted or if the nut is bound to the bolts or if your mower has 3 blades. Seriously, it takes less than 10 min to remove the deck.
There are so many videos where detail is poorly done or the visual quality is lousy. How delightful to see a crystal clear presentation. But I have a 48 inch Husqvarna model RZ4824F that has 3 blades and the manual states: "Blade replacement, Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise. In your video (watched multiple times) you were loosening turning clockwise. I used a 5/8 socket with ratchet and even a galvanized pipe to give me more leverage. I had ramps exactly like yours. I followed the Husqvarna instructions & could not budge the bold counterclockwise nor clockwise. I had same problems as some of your other viewers. The not so funny thing is that the dealer I purchased the Husqvarna from gave terrible service. A few weeks after I bought the mower one of the blades fell off. I suppose the repair shop got its revenge because now the blades are on so tight that I can't budge them.
Couple of thoughts: the blade bolt for Husqvarna is a 3/8-24 x 1 1/4 inches heat-treated hex bolt. That means the bolt head requires a 9/16 socket/wrench not a 5/8 socket/wrench. Both blades should be torqued to between 45-55 lbs. with torque wrench and not just tightened by hand. And you should pull the spark plug wires to avoid accidental starts as your first step. Your last step is to start the mower, activate the PTO and then shut the mower down. A final inspection of the deck and blades should then be done. Other than that, nice video work.
Why is the star pattern not grabbing well the star shaped notches on the spindle? This is happening on mine (too). So I have to hold it really forcefully to the pattern while screwing it on. Is this normal? Is this safety precaution?
Best advice is to not mow when the grass is wet. There are sprays you can treat the deck with as well but I have no experience with them. If you get build up, you can remove it with a puddy knife or something similar.
No. They will spin freely without hitting each other no matter how you put them on there. They are at an angle so they will not leave a gap in the grass, but there is a gap between the blades. There would be no way in a v-belt drive system to keep them in the position you put them on.
Good advice. For the record though, where I shot this video is actually pointed down hill. Barring any laws of gravity being broken, it wasn't going to roll up hill. LOL
Blades changed. Good. Went to mow, pushed the blades on, engine died. Checked around seat switch...seems ok. Other than something serious (Lordy I hope not), could the blades be too tight?
Check your deck belt and make sure it did not partially slip off of one of your pulleys and get in a bind between the pulley itself and one of the guards that keeps the belt on.
I checked the belt; appears to be loose and slight burning smell; it's not grabbing. So I'll get a belt and change it. My question is "How tight is the belt supposed to be" (In case it's supposed to be very loose and that isn't the problem). Maybe an adjustment of a pulley? Or...?
Not on this mower or most mowers that I know of. Both blades are the same and spin in the same direction so the threads for the bolts are the same on both sides. The same is true for my 60" Bad Boy as well.
Me too Patrick, me too! Current blades were installed by a mower shop ... using impact socket or air compressor, no doubt. I'm soaking w/ lube spray overnight. +TheManCaveVideo Thanks for this!! Helped me make sure I wasn't turning wrong direction and thank you for not adding background music & useless graphics. SO many content creators are having a little too much fun w/ the editing bells and whistles, it's counterproductive (and annoying!). This was crystal clear, well-filmed, perfectly narrated. I subbed you and exploring more of your channel. THANKS!!
The quality of your video and instruction is exceptional. This is not just a good "how to" on changing blades but on how to make a really good instructional video. Thanks for making this.
Thanks for watching and commenting with such kind words. I appreciate it very much.
Ditto. Thanks so much man
I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.
I am a 76yo Nana, husband gone, and I will try to follow your instructions. Good video. Wish me luck!!
Good luck. Be careful.
Me, I like a chock behind the wheels and also to remember that those rubberized ramps can sometimes move on you when used on cement, if not supported against something like a curb or raised part of the driveway. Nice video. Thanks for sharing.
Great video. I will add chock blocks. Thanks for the warning ⚠️ that the ramp can move on concrete. I want to know all the risks before I take on this project.
Thank you for posting, being a single lady on a tight budget with no one to assit, this was very informative and helpful! :)
My final comment (one hopes). Removed the "stuck" blade, put WD 40, that did the trick. Thank you, all the weeds are mowed! The poisons (without a permit) aren't getting the difficult weeds. Even the once a year poison doesn't get them. I liked your comment about backing the tractor mower up the ramps.
I watched your video on how to change a blade. I would like to say thank you, it helped me in my clumsiness. It is greatly appreciated.
You are welcome. Very glad it helped.
I know this is simple, but I've never done it before with my new mower. Your video was great and the editing not half bad. Thanks!
Checked out your video for a ... “Lets make sure I didn’t screw this up ...” and glad I did because I didn’t notice the star notches at first when putting the blades on. Helped save me from really messing up my mower! Cheers
Thank you for posting this. Had a good idea what I needed to do but it's always better to see it done first. Thank you again.
You are welcome Michael. I am so glad it was helpful. Happy Mowing!
Thanks buddy. Nice video. Cheers from South Carolina
Thanks so very much! Great instruction! Easy to understand and I appreciate that you manipulated your camera well so that I could see what was going on clearly
Glad this was helpful. I appreciate the comments. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for taking the time to make this vid. Seems like a simple task, but its always nice to see how someone else does it.
+fstgrl you're welcome. Glad it was helpful.
I removed my blades to sharpen and when I put new blades on the first time I don’t remember if I was paying attention as to which side faces up toward the bottom of the mower and in reality I never was satisfied with the way my mower was cutting the grass. I didn’t pay attention again and I noticed that you had the rounded side facing upwards. laughing out loud. I needed to see that so that I could do it the correct way this time if I didn’t do it correctly the first time. So,.... hopefully I will have it correct this time in case I didn’t do so the first time. Thanks.
That ramp trick will come in handy the next time i change blades. Had to remove the deck the first time just to get enough torque to remove the bolts with a hammer and wrench.
Terrific explanation for a first timer. Thank you!
Thanks for taking the time to post this! Very helpful.
+Wendy Young You're welcome. Thanks for the comment.
Explained and shown very well.
+Blister Chicken thanks for the positive feedback.
Your welcome. Didn't have the ramp stands. So, I improvised with cinder blocks and a pair of 8X4s. Total time was less than 20 minutes. Will pass this along to anyone who needs it.
Great video, however, one thing he forgot to mention is to put wheel chocks behind the back tires just in case the mower slipped while his arms were under the mower.
After removing the blades it would be a good idea to wire brush the spindle surface and perhaps a bit of never seize so the the blade sits flush and will come off easier.
simple and informative very nice and well put together video
Thanks for this most helpful video. Glad to see it can be done without removing the deck. Makes it a heck of a lot easier. Hopefully my screws come loose as easily as yours (I'm sure we've both been accused of having a screw loose before) - but a shot of WD40 should do the trick.
Probably a good idea to check the balance of the new blades before you install. Even new blades can be out of balance believe it or not.
It's so much easier to remove the deck. Especially if the bolts are rusted or if the nut is bound to the bolts or if your mower has 3 blades. Seriously, it takes less than 10 min to remove the deck.
thanks for the video that was easy
I noticed not did not mention the final step of installing the blades. Torquing to foot pounds specified. On my YT42DXLS Husqvarna it is 45-55 ft pds.
From what a saw in another video there's a hole on top you can stick a screwdriver or rod to stop blade so your not holding it with your hand.
There are so many videos where detail is poorly done or the visual quality is lousy. How delightful to see a crystal clear presentation. But I have a 48 inch Husqvarna model RZ4824F that has 3 blades and the manual states: "Blade replacement, Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise. In your video (watched multiple times) you were loosening turning clockwise.
I used a 5/8 socket with ratchet and even a galvanized pipe to give me more leverage. I had ramps exactly like yours. I followed the Husqvarna instructions & could not budge the bold counterclockwise nor clockwise. I had same problems as some of your other viewers. The not so funny thing is that the dealer I purchased the Husqvarna from gave terrible service. A few weeks after I bought the mower one of the blades fell off. I suppose the repair shop got its revenge because now the blades are on so tight that I can't budge them.
+Stephen Strum sounds like they might have used an impact wrench. Good luck! I hope you get it figured out.
Thank you for sharing!
Great tutorial.
Couple of thoughts: the blade bolt for Husqvarna is a 3/8-24 x 1 1/4 inches heat-treated hex bolt. That means the bolt head requires a 9/16 socket/wrench not a 5/8 socket/wrench. Both blades should be torqued to between 45-55 lbs. with torque wrench and not just tightened by hand. And you should pull the spark plug wires to avoid accidental starts as your first step. Your last step is to start the mower, activate the PTO and then shut the mower down. A final inspection of the deck and blades should then be done. Other than that, nice video work.
Thanks for the torque specs and safety advice. One thing though, the bolts are actually 7/16-20 and require a 5/8" wrench or socket.
could you do a vid on belt replacement?
Thanks
Thanks for your help!!!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting. Much appreciated.
Thanks for the quick explanation!
thank you buddy..ya explained it well.
I had to do that to and it helped thanks
Why is the star pattern not grabbing well the star shaped notches on the spindle? This is happening on mine (too). So I have to hold it really forcefully to the pattern while screwing it on. Is this normal? Is this safety precaution?
Just bought the mower yesterday
Great video. How do you manage to keep under the deck free of grass clippings?
Best advice is to not mow when the grass is wet. There are sprays you can treat the deck with as well but I have no experience with them. If you get build up, you can remove it with a puddy knife or something similar.
Not being paranoid but should probably remove spark plug wire before doing that.
Always!
Would using the ramp only on the difficult side work better, and give you more room?
What size blades are are you using?
where did you get your ramps?
Ripper mate!
Does it matter the position of the blades when replacing, where they wouldn't hit each other? Thanks
No. They will spin freely without hitting each other no matter how you put them on there. They are at an angle so they will not leave a gap in the grass, but there is a gap between the blades. There would be no way in a v-belt drive system to keep them in the position you put them on.
Do you half to line the blades up? Got a new one today and it's leaving grass sticking up
No. How much grass is it leaving? If it is a profound strip down the middle, you may have gotten blades that are too short.
CHOK THOSE WHEELS!
Good advice. For the record though, where I shot this video is actually pointed down hill. Barring any laws of gravity being broken, it wasn't going to roll up hill. LOL
Its a riding lawnmower not an 18 wheeler
so the relative positions of the blades is random? Any which way?
Yes. Also the position relative to each other will change every time you use it.
Blades changed. Good. Went to mow, pushed the blades on, engine died. Checked around seat switch...seems ok. Other than something serious (Lordy I hope not), could the blades be too tight?
Check your deck belt and make sure it did not partially slip off of one of your pulleys and get in a bind between the pulley itself and one of the guards that keeps the belt on.
@@TheManCaveVideo Thanks for the reply; really wasn't expecting an answer! I'll check the deck belt tomorrow morning when it's not 106 here. Thanks.
I checked the belt; appears to be loose and slight burning smell; it's not grabbing. So I'll get a belt and change it. My question is "How tight is the belt supposed to be" (In case it's supposed to be very loose and that isn't the problem). Maybe an adjustment of a pulley? Or...?
I noticed you're loosening the bolt clockwise, I guess that's why I couldn't loosen mine because I was turning counter clockwise.
Looks like counterclockwise to me. Try turning your phone around.
Thanks.. have to do mine..
excellent
What if the old bolt is stuck?
What sizes
Remember one side is left hand thread, other is right, .................
Not on this mower or most mowers that I know of. Both blades are the same and spin in the same direction so the threads for the bolts are the same on both sides. The same is true for my 60" Bad Boy as well.
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Yes... Please chock `em... or is it chocke `em? I get confused
cannot get blades to come off, 3 years old, counter clock wise, moving entire mower, blades not budging .
Me too Patrick, me too! Current blades were installed by a mower shop ... using impact socket or air compressor, no doubt. I'm soaking w/ lube spray overnight.
+TheManCaveVideo Thanks for this!! Helped me make sure I wasn't turning wrong direction and thank you for not adding background music & useless graphics. SO many content creators are having a little too much fun w/ the editing bells and whistles, it's counterproductive (and annoying!). This was crystal clear, well-filmed, perfectly narrated. I subbed you and exploring more of your channel. THANKS!!
+skay7878 thanks for the awesome feedback. I hope you had good luck getting the over tightened bolts out.
This video should really be talking about how to lock the blade so you can take off the bolt. The bolt is much tighter than he shows....
90 ft lbs of torque when tightening the blade if you can
Missing a blade