Change Your Riding Lawn Mower Blades Without Taking Off the Deck - Troy-Bilt Pony
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In this video, I demonstrate on my Troy-Bilt Pony how to change your riding lawn mower blades without taking off your deck. I switch out my regular blades for gator blades, and show them in action.
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I really liked this video. That c clamp method is gonna save my ass. I tried a couple other ways and it just wasn't working but I'm pretty confident it'll work now using your method.
Thanks, glad I could help. Hope it works for ya. I think it will!
Fix it Flip finally ended up getting out there and trying the c clamp method and it worked unbelievably well. I wasn't too sure it'd hold up cause my nut was super stuck but it held up like a champ and I got the blades changed in less than ten minutes start to finish. Thank you so much man.
That's what I like to hear! Glad it worked for ya!
I was gonna make a rude remark about the ramp but I like cramps part... cause I have a ride mower 😂😂😂😂
Well thanks for not making the rude remark. There are enough on here already. lol
It's great to watch a video made by someone who knows what he is doing and describes the process in detail.
Thanks for the kind words.
At my tender age of 82 I followed your instructions and changed my first set of mower blades. Old folks can learn new things. Thank you for your help.
That's awesome! I'm glad I could help. No problem and great work!
I actually did it late yesterday and all went very well. Removed as you suggested and resharpened and reinstalled. Thanks for the lesson. Gook me about an hour. I'm an old guy, 74, but got it done.
No problem and nice job getting the project done! Always feels good to a job like this done on your own!
A floor jack and impact gun will do the same
@@miketipton5001 That's correct. I use an impact in many of my mower videos.
Hey man, cant thank you enough for this video. I ran over a bbq grill grate and it was wrapped around blade shaft. I didn't have anything to cut it away and fought with trying to get the blade nut off for 15 min before coming inside and finding this video. You bailed me out of a bad situation and I really appreciate you.
Hey, no problem, glad I could help. Sorry you ran that over. We've all be there before. I've sure hit a few things in my day. When you cut a lot it happens.
Glad I came across this. I'm a single 61 year lady fixing to attempt to change my lawn mower blades on my Troy-Bilt 2011 bronco riding lawn mower that's been taking very good care of . Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞
You've got this! Let me know if you have any questions!
@@fixitFlip . Thank you for the response back . Unfortunately I wasn't able to change the blades because I couldn't get the nuts loosened up . I even sprayed WD-40 and that didn't work so I cleaned that off and went and bought some CRC Freeze-Off and still have gotten them off . I'm using the size socket I looked it up and it's in the book on my 2011 Troy-Bilt bronco yep still have the book on it matte of it still looks just about new . I've learned to do everything else on it but change the blades ugh 😩 .I don't have anyone to help me with this I've lost my whole family and i have to cut this 3 acres of land I live on with my 3 beautiful dogs if not then I have to worry about rattlesnakes coyotes and foxes coming on me . Don't know what to do now ugh 😫
I'm sorry to hear this. Check out my video on my Ego blades. They were really stuck on with Loc Tite. I go over a couple ways to get the bolt out. A long breaker bar from Harbor Freight and even a pipe on the end would do wonders. You can also spray it with some PB Blaster to help loosen it and then some anti-seize once you get it off so it won't get stuck again. Let me know if that works. Here is my video on the Ego blades: th-cam.com/video/MUg61Ykc11A/w-d-xo.html@@debmcgee9016
You helped me with a simple question I had concerning this matter, AND surprised me with an idea I much needed. I am a very mechanical guy and changing the blades seemed very straight forward, but I didn't know if the threads were left or right hand. (I reflect back to the midsize Dodges of the mid sixties). You cleared that up. What surprised me was your "C" clamp idea! Great job young man, and wonderfully clear auditory! Thank you immensely!
Wow, thank you very much for the compliment! I truly appreciate it. And glad I could help!
This video was the only place I could find the socket size for the nut. Just one size larger than in my set. Thank you. This is an excellent resource for tuning up! 🔧
No problem. Glad I could help!
Great video, right to the point! One thing I find when it comes to cleaning the grass off the bottom of the deck, is after you scrape all the grass off, spray the underside of the deck with some WD40, it will make it easier to remove the grass and keep it cleaner and help with rusting from the wet grass, think of it like spraying cooking spray on a frying pan to help prevent sticking, I have been doing it for years and it works like a charm:) One again thanks for making this excellent video.
Thank you for the compliment and good tip with the WD40!
I clean my mower after every cutting and I apply WD-40 to the entire mower minus the belts of course. WD stands for Water Displacement and it keeps the mower from holding moister that causes rust and sticky parts. WD also keeps the mower clean and shiny!
That’s a damn good tip. Thanks!
Having the same type and model as yours saved me from a lot doubt to which direction I needed to go ===> Clockwise to loosen, Counter-clockwise to tighten though I had to use a six foot metal pole to finally break them free! Thanks a bunch!!
6-foot pole! That's impressive!
I liked the fact he mentioned the nut size, I can now check if I have a socket etc that size good video thank you
Thanks. I try to be as helpful as possible.
This video really helped me by making me realize I was a moo-ron. I bought a blade-blocking clamp specifically designed for mowers. It worked fine on my little mower, but I have a heck of a time keeping it in place on my big 30” self-propelled TORO walk-behind. Now I realize that the clamp is nothing but a C clamp, and they come in any size you want. My life has just been made a bit easier!
Glad I could help. Harbor Freight has good prices on all sizes of c clamps. That's where I get mine.
Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks. I always used the 2x4 to stop the blade. The clamp is great.
Great. Glad I could help.
61 year old woman whose visually impaired I ran over an extension cord and it's up above my blade on one side and after watching your video I was able to remove the blade and removed the extension cord with no problems I love the way you explain things and such a simple way that anyone can
Wow, comments like these are why I do this. So glad I could help and proud of you for taking on the project! Nice work!
@@fixitFlip thank you could tell me how to frame a wall next
@@reginawaddell6426 Ha! Now that's a whole other story, lol.
I've changed mine a few times without removing the deck but this is the most sensible & direct video that I've seen. Congrats on your application & instructional skills!
Thank you very much!
Dude , you know how to make a video precise exactly to the point. No extra stupid crap good job. I appreciate it. I subscribed to you. Hope you’re doing good thank you sir.
Thank you for the kind words. That's my goal, not waste anybody's time. Thanks for subscribing!
Thank you so much for this video, 37 yr old woman here and just changed the blades with ease. Piece of advice for anyone who needs the wood pieces and can't find any....lowes floor samples work just as good and for free :)
No problem and good tip!
It’s nice to see that there are other females that work on their own stuff…. #girlpower 💪🏽
The long wrench done the trick for me. Thanks so much for your information.
No problem. Glad you got it.
C clamp: awesome idea. I came just to figure out which way to turn the freaking wrench! So, clearly, I needed all the recommendations you made. Thanks, man!
Ha ha, glad I could help!
The nut is tightened the opposite of what you're used to. Lefty Tighty - Righty Loosey.
George from Texas cool, thanks man.
@@stevensaldutti2408 It's the same as any other nut. Righty tighty Lefty loosey.
I get that, but when it's upside down I sorts second guess myself.
Nice tips! C clamp method looks like a winner! I clean my deck while the blade is off, a little more room under there to do it then
Thanks! Yes, definitely easier to clean under the deck with the blade off. That's how I did it this past spring.
The C clamp method worked, i was not having any success with one of my blades this and a break bar saved my butt. IT WORKS
Good, glad it worked for you!
I just changed the blades on my Husqvarna tractor - I had hit a nice sized rock and bent the left one pretty bad . I was able to remove and mostly straighten it and finish the job but I could see that my original blades were pretty well shot . The bent one was gone so time for new ones anyway . I found a set of mulching blades at Lowes and thought I'd try em out . I used a chunk of firewood to loosen the old blades but I really like the c-clamp idea and will use one next time . Thanks for the useful tip . The mulching blades work pretty well too .
Yes, I love my gator blades. I will probably never switch back! The c-clamp trick works wonders!
Great tips. The clamp trick worked great. Thanks. You turned an hour job into about twenty minutes.
No problem!
Darn good stuff....c-clamp and ramps are excellent and great for people like me that have initiative but little imagination. Thanks.
Ha ha thank you, I appreciate it!
Just watched your video and applied. Worked like a charm thanks dude!
Awesome, that's what I like to hear!
The ramps are truly cool. Finally a good, sensible, regular dude fixing his mower type video.
Ha ha, thanks for the kind words!
I really love this video!!! I got a new Troy-Bilt Bronco which didn't come with the mulch kit so I ordered one and the installation process included removing the mower deck!!! Oh Hell No! There has to be a better way! and "Voila" I ran across your video!!! Brilliant..Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for the kind words and glad it helped!
You sir are my hero! I am a 64 yr. old female having a really hard time understanding how to use a Ratchet wrench. I needed the blades changed on my J D riding mower with no one available to help me. I found your video , and watched it 3 times. I did exactly as you said using a 30 year old wrench. With the help of a metal cheater bar, I was able to remove the nuts just as you showed. New ones are on tight, no vibrations and everything sounds fine. Thank You for taking the time to so every single thing to do.
That is awesome! This makes me very happy! Nice job getting the job done, and smart move using the cheater bar!! Glad I could help.
Thanks, C clamps works great, WAY WAY better than any other way I've seen or tried.
No problem. Yeah I don't like messing with trying to wedge pieces of wood in there at just the right angle.
thanks for the idea , i was originally goong to jack it up and put cinder blocks under th front . the hell with taking the deck off !!
No problem!
Very nice!!! At first, I thought the bolt was a carry handle and was thinking that ramp would defeat the purpose of raising the mower...then you took it apart and... AHA moment!!! And...the C-clamp is very cool!!
Ha ha, thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it!
Really like the C clamp idea! Great video. Although it probably would be easier to scrape the grass off the deck when the blades were off.
Yes I normally do. Not sure why I did things out of order in this video. I have a video on my channel all about cleaning and repainting your deck.
Thanks for this wasn’t sure how to get these off but thanks to your video all done 👍
No problem, glad I could help!
Always meant to get a breaker bar for this job. Spent too many years wailing on a combination wrench with a hammer. Time for a Harbor Freight run..
That's where I got mine. 👍👍
duenge u can double ur wrenches for leverage. 🙄
I have been doing the same set up for eight years. The c clamp is new though. Great idea. Thanks.
Very cool, I've never seen anybody else do it!
Thank you so much!! When my husband died all my help died with him so I have to learn to do these things for myself. Your instructions are easy to follow and a Godsend!
I'm sorry for your loss but glad I could help! Comments like these are why I do these videos!
Dude, your video made me want to buy some of those gator blades for my mower.
Ha ha, I will never go back. I'm addicted.
Your c clamp idea is a game changer! Thank you!
You're welcome! Glad it helped!
I have a brand new riding mower. Before I used it, I removed the deck and the blades. I sprayed the underside of the deck with rubberized undercoating. I also sprayed the top wells where the blades attach. Those are the recessed areas where the spindles go through. If I don't have time to clean off the grass, I don't worry because the moisture cannot get to the metal. There are also some coating sprays that will do the same. I used that other spray to cover the rest of the top. Yearly maintenance needed to keep the deck clear of wet grass which causes rust. A barrier is the answer.
Since making this video I have painted under my deck as well. Not the rubberized material you are talking about but just some rust-oleum. I may do a video on that this spring! It's definitely a good idea.
great video. We used the C clamp method after trying at least 5 other ways that kept moving and shifting. THANKS FOR THE TIP !
No problem, glad it helped!
I was putting off on sharping blades - no more. This looks easy and I can't wait to do it today!!!! Thanks
Awesome! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
Dude the c clamp with the piece of 2x4 is genius! Good job bro!!!
Thank you sir!
nice job- thank you. It might be good to mention that if you block the blade with wood and the wood is on an angle then with 70- 90 ft lbs of force, you might bend the blade. This will cause a vibration problem, more wear and possible spindle bearing problems. C clamp and 90 degree holding force keeps the blade flat- great idea.
Thanks!
Damn near cut my pinky off trying to hold the blades and after watching the vids i now have a level deck, mower ramps, new blades, and 10 fingers. Thanks bud. Good vids
That's what I like to hear. Glad I could help, man. Happy mowing.
Great Job! Much better than the other one I watched
Thank you!
That help me lot only i need is the lawnmower 😀
Ha ha, that helps!
C clamp trick is amazing thanks
No problem.
Very useful information. I bought my first riding lawn mower 2 years ago and I have always done my own maintenance on my push mowers, so I was wondering the best way to take the blades off and sharpen them.
Glad it helped!
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I leave my mower out in my garden shed, so when I went to change the blade this spring it was frozen and no amount of tugging could get it loose. I finally used some PB Blaster bolt loosening spray and it came loose fairly easily.
Good tip there. PB Blaster for the win.
I will be using that C clamp Idea next time. Thanks!
You're welcome. Hope it helps!
Will be attempting to do this on mine in the next couple of days and you made it look easy! Thanks!
No problem and good luck with the project. You got this!
@@fixitFlip Wow -- got it done in like 20 minutes! It was too easy! So glad I checked out your vid!
@@mkragan12 That's awesome, nice job! Always feels good to get a job done yourself!
Excellent video. I am installing a mulch kit, new blades and a block to keep grass from feeding out of the deck. This video made the whole job easier!
Thank you and glad I could help!
Clamp is fantastic tip
Thanks.
I like the ramp! Great idea.
Thanks!
Flip, very impressed with setting a C-clamp to block the blade turning. That was the only problem I had encountered to doing that task myself. I sprung for a hydralic jack and stands for other car related jobs. I like your wooden stands too.
Thanks, I appreciate it! Your jack and stands will come in hand plenty down the road I'm sure.
Thank you, I’ll be doing this in the next few days.
👍🏻👍🏻 Good luck with it?
I don't own a riding mower but I really like your creativity with the cutaway ramps, gave me an idea for how to solve another problem. C-Clamp method is another good idea. Well done video, short and to the point.
Thank you, sir. I appreciate the kind words. Glad I could help.
Thanks Flipping Fix it Super needed your help .
Right on.
Very helpful! The C-clamp trick is definitely going into my repertoire, and I may build a set of those ramps to use in place of my Harbor Freight ATV/Mower lift.
Thanks, I'm sure that lift does the job as well! Th C-clamp trick comes in handy.
I spent two hours trying to get the old blades off with a piece of wood. I tried every possible size and configuration and I could not keep the wood in engaged with the blade. I was frustrated and came in and looked up alternative ways to do it. When I first saw you grab a piece of wood, I just about closed the tab. I am glad I didn't. The C clamp idea is brilliant. I watched your video and went back outside and within 15 minutes I had the blades changed. Great idea. Thanks for the video.
That's awesome. Yeah it can be frustrating trying to prop a board in the just right position. I feel your pain. Glad I could help! Hearing stuff like this makes it seem worth it making the video.
Will this work with an impact?
@@angelsoza81 With an impact you don't even need the clamp!
@@fixitFlip just replaced mine thank you for the video
@@angelsoza81 No problem, glad it worked out for you!
Great Video, Precise and Informative Flip! Thanks for the Clip. I really need to make one of those Ramps! Is there a clip for that?
Thank you! There sure is a video for that. Right here is a tutorial on how to make them:
th-cam.com/video/SJD6qVtz1uM/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for bringing this video 🙏
You're welcome!
Thank you for this! Straight to the job and get it done. No long narrative like reading a recipe online. I stumbled through it but came to check which direction I need to turn the nuts to detach the blade.
Good work bro!
Thank you sir. That’s what I am shooting for! Skip the mumbo jumbo! 👍🏻
@@fixitFlip wish to had one on tightening the belt!
Thumbs up for the wood and C-clamp idea.
Thanks!
Use anti-seize liberally on those shaft nuts or you will fight them every time they need to come off.
Dealing with that now
worked like a champ!
Awesome!
Thank you so much for this video. Me and my nine year old tried to get the second blade for 30 to 45 minutes and we couldn’t get it.
Stopped and prayed. Praise the Lord. We watched your video that C clamp method was the best way to do it and we did it in few minutes. Blessings to you and your family.
Proverbs 3:1-6.
This comment warmed my heart. So glad I could help. And I looked up the verse. Great verse.
Very informative. Never thought about the C clamp. Thank you!
No problem. Glad I could help!
@@fixitFlip I tried the C clap yesterday minus a piece of wood and the stand. The C clamp worked very good. I just jacked up one front wheel. Did each blade separately this way. Unfortunately I won't be able sharpen the blades for they been hitting to many hard objects. So thanks again for the tip.
@@bernarda658 No problem. Glad the C clamp worked for ya!
I have these 5 ft ramps that I put on my pickup truck tailgate and drive up there. Chock the back wheels. I write an X on my blades so I put them back on correctly!!!!
That works, too! I think a lot of commercial guys do something pretty similar out in the field.
Nice demo! In the future you might want to scrape your mower deck out after you remove old blades & before you put new blades on! I learned the hard way after dinging up my knuckles trying to scrape with blades on! BestDVK
Yes, I should have. I normally do. Not sure why I did things out of order. It was 97 degrees and I had been out there a long time.
I just finished changing my blades after making ramp using your video. EVERYTHING was super easy and you are to be thanked. I made an addition to the four ramp pieces, I cut an old leather belt into8" pieces and screwed them on the side of the ramps. It makes it so easy to move them around my garage. Thanks again!!
Great idea with the addition. No problem and glad I could help!
Hey, Fix. This is an awesome video. Loved your attention to safety! Many great tips, very well explained and super camera work.
Wow, thanks for the compliments!
I am at the age, 69, where it's a lot easier to take the deck off than to crawl under the thing.
Totally understand that.
Tony, I am 73 and I totally agree with you. And, let me say this. Crawling under a mower deck is suicide. He has nothing to catch that deck if the mower falls. His lift method of getting the mower off the ground is incredibly weak and dangerous. My Troybuilt Pony weighs several hundred pounds. If it fell on me, I would NEVER be able to lift it off to get out from under it. His wheel chocks under the rear tires are useless. Those wheels will ride right up and over the 2x4 chocks. When I took my blades off, I had to use a piece of pipe (cheater) about 6 feet long on the end of the (breaker bar) wrench to loosen the nuts holding the blades. My blades had been on the mower 9 years and the nuts were frozen on the bolts. I even used penetrating oil and soaked the nuts two days before taking them off. It looks irlike a simple process to remove the blades; but, it is seriously difficult and dangerous. It should be done by a professional with a lawnmower lift and the nut loosened with an impact wrench and an impact socket. Changing these blades is NOT a do it yourself project that can be done safely by just anyone. Pay someone $50.00 to change the blades and live another day. $50.00 includes the cost of the blades and the labor involved. New blades at your home improvement store cost upward of $35.00. $15.00 labor is a reasonable labor charge considering the guy changing the blades will have the right tools to do the job. Tools are expensive. A workman is worth his wages. Losing your life to save $15.00 labor is fools wisdom. I'm sure you agree. All that being said; if you MUST do it yourself. Take the deck off the mower first. It's easy. Take pictures with your cell phone so you get everything back in place when you put the deck back on the mower. Lastly, always use NeverSeez on the nuts and bolts when you put them back on the mower. You won't have to fight the thing next time you have to remove the blades. NeverSeez (anti-seize compound. There are many brands besides Never Seeze) is cheap insurance against having to fight with the nuts and bolts next time. Work safely, work smart, live another day.
Love the ramps idea. pretty work.
Thank you!
LOWE'S SELLS A TOOL THAT CLAMPS TO THE DECK AND STOPS BLADE
I use gator blades and love them
I'll never go back.
Thank you for the C-clamp tip, that saved my neighbors from hearing a tremendous amount of profanity,
😂😂 No problem. I feel your pain.
I think, that easy enough 🤔 THANKS FOR SHARING
👍🏻 no problem
Everybody needs a hero. Today, you are mine, thank you for showing me how to do this!!
🤣🤣 Not all heroes wear capes. No problem.
I have found that blades on my rover ride ons will usually last around 40 hours before they will realy need sharpening With most of my ride on lawn mowing taking about from 20 minutes to a few hours I can go a whole year be for they need changing I have an extra set of gator mulching blades as there thicker and last a lot longer I have found it is far easier to just change the blades and then just get the old blades resharpened put them back on when the blades on the ride get a bit dull For private use. Ride on Mower blades can be sharpen many time before they will ever need replacing
Oh yeah, absolutely. I just sharpened mine the other day! They will last you a while u less you start dinging rocks or something!
Put my new Gator blades on with my impact wrench, but didn't feel comfortable not knowing if they were torqued down at 50 lbs. foot per John Deere manual for my Z335M zero turn mower. Was looking for another way to keep the blades from spinning when I used my torque wrench, as I did not have a spare 2x4 lying in garage. I searched TH-cam for ideas, and came upon your genius of an idea. I had just found a C-clamp in my toolbox the week before. It worked like a charm and I was able to finally get my yard cut with the new blades. THANK-YOU FLIP!!!
Awesome, and no problem, Clark! Glad to hear it!
Great video, it was definitely helpful!!
Thanks!
This video literally saved the day! Perfect detail and step by step. Thank you!
No problem, glad I could help!
Good Job, don't know why there is any thumbs down.
Thank you, sir, I appreciate it.
@@fixitFlip just sharpened the blades on the Craftsman 42" mower. The c clamp Idea worked great. Safe way to do it. Thanks.
@@waldo8343 Awesome, glad to hear it! I just sharpened my blades yesterday as well!
Good video and informative. I like to remove the key also from the ignition for an added safety feature. Adding anti seize to those blade bolt threads helps also when removing the blades in the future. Thanks again
No problem. And yes, the anti seize is a great idea.
Fabulous inför; I would tell you what I have been doing with mine but No way. You probably had enough laughs today. C-clamp ! OMG ! Excellent idea, Thanks
Ha ha, thanks. Glad I could help!
This was gold. Thank you very much. I didn’t want to take the whole thing out just to change the blades. First time lawn mower user here
No problem, glad I could help!
Great how-to-video! I need to replace my blade on my Poulan Pro lawn tractor!
Thank you! Good luck with the project. Shouldn't be too hard.
@@fixitFlip I appreciate it! I ran over a tree stump and it bent the blade, smh.
It happens! Hit plenty of stuff in my days 😆
I like the C clamp & block of wood Idea, time for me to change/ sharpen my blades also, I may try the Gator blades also, heard alott about them, I have a Snapper Z turn mower, your idea should make things much easier.....
I've been very happy with the gator blades. Snapper Z turn, very nice!! Hope it makes things easier for you.
Very good video ,I back mine up on a 4X4 piece of wood and do one side @ a time or you could do both sides if you had 2 pieces and use a 12 volt electric ratchet W/ 9/16 socket ,it takes like 5 minutes total.I also been using the Gator blades for years and they are the best.
Thank you. Love the gator blades.
I just bought a bronco and I watched EVERYTHING you did. You are a GOOD TEACHER. CHEERS!
Thank you, William! I appreciate the kind words and glad I could help. Cheers!
Thank you for the tip, I'm going to do that next !
No problem, good luck with it!
That looked so easy. I already have my mowing deck off, it has baling twine caught on it & the blades need changed! The socket wrench I have is only like 5" long so it's just not cutting it!!
Yeah, a breaker bar would give you some extra leverage. Helps a lot!
Yup, good tip lyerlyman!
What a great idea. Thanks.
No problem and thank you.
Thanks Dude! I really appreciate the time you took making this video. Your tip on the C-clamp will be used when I change my blades this weekend. I have the Troy-bilt Bronco model, but I'm sure the same method can be used! Great job explaining and executing this task! 2 thumbs Up!
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words! It should work just fine on the Bronco!
That looked so old school. I use an Earthquake impact wrench on mine. Never taken the plug loose. I keep the keys out of the mower. Mine won't crank unless you're on the seat, so it can't in theory cut your hand off. I've had a few where guys never sharpen their blades, then I do it as you with a 3/4" drive breaker bar. It'll either come loose or snap off. Also the wood ramp looked like a lot of trouble. I use an 8 x 8. Got a 2 foot long piece as scrap at Lowe's. Got lucky on that find. The main ramp is poured concrete. The wooden one can move for different tire widths.
Sounds like you have a nice set up. I enjoy little projects like this so I didn’t mind making the ramps. And I know the chance of the mower starting is one in a million I just threw it in there just in case. And an impact will definitely get the job done. I was directing the video more for people who don’t know how to do it and probably don’t have an impact
Thanks man
You're welcome!
Never thought about the C-clamp trick. Always held the blade with cut resistant gloves.
Work smarter - not harder. Thanks.
No problem.
Seemed pretty straight forward but you happen to have my exact unit so a rolled the clip. Low and behold.....there's the "C" clamp blade stop. An old dog learns a new trick. I am most grateful sir.......thank you for posting.
Great! I am glad you found something useful. Happy mowing!
Awesome video. Super good tips. Thank you sir.
No problem, glad to help.