I run a lawn cutting service. Before I install brand new blades I take a light grind cut off the blade edge more or less just to remove the paint. If you run your finger on the new blade edge with the paint on you'll notice that it's not very sharp. Sharp blades result in a smooth appearance on the grass that a dull blade can't give you. I retouch the edge on my blades many times each week. I have many sets of blades so when I change I simply take off dull and replace with a sharp one. I do it on the machine and 10-15 minutes I'm done. One of the secrets to a nice looking lawn is using sharp blades when cutting. Trust me clients can tell the difference. AND they tip better.
I did this quite easily without detaching the mower deck or even jacking the front end up. Just raise the mower deck up all the way and it will give you just enough room to work. You definitely will need the blade stopper tool which I bought at Lowe’s for 11 bucks.
I would put a tall block of wood or brick under each of the front wheels and chock the rear wheels. I would also put on brake and lock it. You never want to be under a riding mower and the hydraulic jack give way. It is not meant to hold weight...only to lift it until blocked or set on stands. Human bodies are not meant to hold up riding mowers.
I own a 46" Cub Cadet XT1. There is no blade lock mechanism. You have to buy that from a third party dealer. Not a Cub product. The bolts holding my two blades are 24mm. You will have to wedge a piece of wood up against the blade to hold it. Or have someone hold the wood. That's the only way to take off the bolt. Unless you have an impact. Make sure your ramp won't be in the way of your power tool, like my riding lawn mower ramp. Bolts line up with the front wheels/ramp. Ugh!
@NonyaBusiness! - The idiot assemblers at the factory over torqued it. I don't know how since they use torque wrenches. You will need an impact gun to get it off. That's the only way.
Yes, it appears you can use the front beam as it is marked "Cast Iron" I believe. I always am concerned about running the oil into the engine cylinders when jacking or tilting any mowers up... It is nice to have air tools as they work on those nuts real fast so I do not have to lock the blade in place.
the regular blades on the cub cadet cut well but I liked the gator blades better for the mulching capabilities. they seem to do a better job chopping up leaves when need be, but also work great for normal side discharge mowing as well.
Oh, nm... You have a "blade stopper tool." Where can I find one of those? Is this it? Arnold Lawn Mower Blade Removal Tool www.homedepot.com/p/Arnold-Lawn-Mower-Blade-Removal-Tool-490-850-0005/202187971
J Haltom yep that’s the exact one I have, and the gator blades work pretty good as long as you have a mulch plug, I recently got a hustler raptor commercial zero turn and put gator blades on it too and it mulches up leafs great with the mulch plug! Hope my video helped!
Joe Platt hah you mad bro? And no it’s not reverse threaded, and the size socket will vary from mower to mower. Sounds like your just having a bad day!
how can it vary?? u mean they just put in whats laying on factory floor that day?? U don't even ride it ...ur in a friends garage cause u got a wrench from sears.
Carmen Pagers-Sims you mad too? This video isn’t tractor specific. My hustler raptor has different size bolts for the blades, do you research before you sound like a dumbass. You sound way butt hurt but whatever helps you sleep at night bro
He’s pretty accurate. When you leave key ! Key ! Information just plain out ? Then a dude like me try’s to do it …. I end up pissed , thinking why didn’t he give that info and this info and the other info ? I experience this bs all the time . Honestly it’s sloppy to make a how to video and do a 80% job . It’s almost reckless !
Yes indeedy, work smarter not harder. Took him longer to get the pkging open them replacing blades. 2 thumbs up.
I run a lawn cutting service. Before I install brand new blades I take a light grind cut off the blade edge more or less just to remove the paint. If you run your finger on the new blade edge with the paint on you'll notice that it's not very sharp. Sharp blades result in a smooth appearance on the grass that a dull blade can't give you. I retouch the edge on my blades many times each week. I have many sets of blades so when I change I simply take off dull and replace with a sharp one. I do it on the machine and 10-15 minutes I'm done. One of the secrets to a nice looking lawn is using sharp blades when cutting. Trust me clients can tell the difference. AND they tip better.
Music toooooooo loud. I wish I was able to hear your last comments or advises.
I did this quite easily without detaching the mower deck or even jacking the front end up. Just raise the mower deck up all the way and it will give you just enough room to work. You definitely will need the blade stopper tool which I bought at Lowe’s for 11 bucks.
Find a block of wood for free!
I like lawn tractors.
me too but some poeple make fun of me for using one for my buisness
What??? There's a brake stopper?? I have a cub cadet and kept using pieces of wood to stop the blades from turning...I'm going to check mine!
I would put a tall block of wood or brick under each of the front wheels and chock the rear wheels. I would also put on brake and lock it. You never want to be under a riding mower and the hydraulic jack give way. It is not meant to hold weight...only to lift it until blocked or set on stands. Human bodies are not meant to hold up riding mowers.
Nice video. It is miserable that Cub Cadet only use the fast attach blade system on the XT2.
I have the XT 2 and no fast attach that I know of.
I have a 46” XT2 there is no fast attach blade assembly
Use car ramps Drive up on highest mower setting. Then change em.
just saying maybe put blocs under your front wheels.that falls on you it going to hurt outch. better safe than sorry.
How you like the blades? Mulch up the grass better? I’m interested in a set not sure if I’d need the block off for the chute tho
I own a 46" Cub Cadet XT1. There is no blade lock mechanism. You have to buy that from a third party dealer. Not a Cub product. The bolts holding my two blades are 24mm. You will have to wedge a piece of wood up against the blade to hold it. Or have someone hold the wood. That's the only way to take off the bolt. Unless you have an impact. Make sure your ramp won't be in the way of your power tool, like my riding lawn mower ramp. Bolts line up with the front wheels/ramp. Ugh!
@NonyaBusiness! - The idiot assemblers at the factory over torqued it. I don't know how since they use torque wrenches. You will need an impact gun to get it off. That's the only way.
Same as mine but I just turned the ramp at an angle worked like a charm
Yes, it appears you can use the front beam as it is marked "Cast Iron" I believe. I always am concerned about running the oil into the engine cylinders when jacking or tilting any mowers up... It is nice to have air tools as they work on those nuts real fast so I do not have to lock the blade in place.
what size is the socket for the blade nut? my 15/16 " slips. d I need a 6 point socket?
Please note the mismatch between Title and Video.
15/16 Socket?
15/16 Socket.
help! cant get the blade nut off! rusted on?
Hit it with your purse.
We're the stock blades worn out or do you just like the performance of the Gator Blades?
the regular blades on the cub cadet cut well but I liked the gator blades better for the mulching capabilities. they seem to do a better job chopping up leaves when need be, but also work great for normal side discharge mowing as well.
The high lift blades on the new mowers stir up way to much dust too for me
no blade stopper on mine at all :{
you have to buy them separately my friend
@@bladerunners7416 I used a cut off piece of 2x4 eazy job .
How do you keep the blade from spinning when you take the blade off? Do those Gator blades mulch leaves pretty well?
Oh, nm... You have a "blade stopper tool." Where can I find one of those? Is this it?
Arnold Lawn Mower Blade Removal Tool
www.homedepot.com/p/Arnold-Lawn-Mower-Blade-Removal-Tool-490-850-0005/202187971
J Haltom yep that’s the exact one I have, and the gator blades work pretty good as long as you have a mulch plug, I recently got a hustler raptor commercial zero turn and put gator blades on it too and it mulches up leafs great with the mulch plug! Hope my video helped!
@@bladerunners7416 It did, thanks. I'm not taking that stupid deck off next time.
@@bladerunners7416 got a link for a mulch plug for the cub cadet? Thanks
If you use a cordless impact you don’t need a blade stop
Sorry but you do it the hard way.
Your video sucks, what size socket, is it reverse thread? Not enough information
Joe Platt hah you mad bro? And no it’s not reverse threaded, and the size socket will vary from mower to mower. Sounds like your just having a bad day!
how can it vary?? u mean they just put in whats laying on factory floor that day?? U don't even ride it ...ur in a friends garage cause u got a wrench from sears.
Carmen Pagers-Sims you mad too? This video isn’t tractor specific. My hustler raptor has different size bolts for the blades, do you research before you sound like a dumbass. You sound way butt hurt but whatever helps you sleep at night bro
@@bladerunners7416 He's probably mad because the toilet seat fell down while he was peeing.
He’s pretty accurate. When you leave key ! Key ! Information just plain out ? Then a dude like me try’s to do it …. I end up pissed , thinking why didn’t he give that info and this info and the other info ?
I experience this bs all the time . Honestly it’s sloppy to make a how to video and do a 80% job . It’s almost reckless !