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Allan in NE · May 25, 2010

Finally got those derned blades pulled off that Yardman mower.

They had used lock-tight at the factory; took the rosebud and a healthy dose of an impact wench to bust the silly things loose.

Bad news is that the cost of three blades and three belts came to $172.77. Think maybe I should get a herd of goats :>(

Allan

anonomous · May 25, 2010

next time try AG SUPPLY in Statesboro, Ga.

jm. · May 25, 2010

Allan ..Just intrested were the blade bolts left handed ?Jerry

Brian in Ohio · May 25, 2010

I thought you bough the little 284 for the Mrs to mow grass with... Where'd the Yardman come from??

Michael Soldan · May 25, 2010

Alan and others, I was just wondering what kind of steel they use for those blades. I have a White and if I hit something and bend a blade there is no straightning them, they seem like they are spring steel and even if you get them straight they don't seem to want to stay that way. My experience with them is once they are bent you might as well buy new ones. Anybody have that problem?

Looney · May 25, 2010

Yea I took the blades of my rotary cutter. Had to get the bolts red hot and then a 3/4 ratchet with a 6 ft. piece of pipe.

S.Crum · May 25, 2010

Just got a new blade for a little John Deere RX-95 I just bought off CL to mow the dog yard. Surprised it was only $20 from Deere. One of the ends broke off the old one. Talk about shake! Ended up welding a nut on the bolt head and cranking it out with a Thundergun. I don't think the blade had ever been off this!

Allan in NE · May 25, 2010

No,

Regular old right handed threads.

Allan

Anonymous-0 · May 25, 2010

They are heat treated so may be very similar to spring steel. If blades get damaged, replace them. Never try to repair or modify mower blades. Dave

TominKy · May 25, 2010

friends; Ya'll need to take those blades off a little more often. I take mine off and sharpen them about every two weeks. My Craftsman mower has the blades with the star shaped center and they can be taken off with a 3/8 ratchet while holding the belt with the other hand.
however I will admit that my previous mower ( made in Lawrenceburg Tnn.) was a little more dificult to remove. but a little Sears impact wrench would take them off with no trouble.
And I might add, mower blades in the USA are made from a mild steel so that they won't shatter and send pieces of metal flying all over, and that is the reason that they need sharpened a little more often.

Tom

Oldmax · May 25, 2010

Allen
look at prices at "Pete's Small Engine" http://www.lawnmowerstuff.com/ I orderd 4 belts for my MTD for $93 with shipping. They were at my door in 5 days and I live in WV where next day air takes 3 days to receive.

old · May 25, 2010

I picked up a box of those blades not long ago at an auction. Probably 8 or so pair of them and gave around $2 for all of them. I have 2 or 3 mowers that they fit so figure I am $$ ahead and having them makes it east to keep a shape set on hand

Allan in NE · May 26, 2010

That turned out to be "another" story. She won't use the IH 'cause it doesn't have the hydrostat. :>(

Plus, it needs a drive belt too. :>(

Allan

Cameron Smith · May 26, 2010

And when you put the blades back on, coat the threads with never-seize compound so you can get them off again later!

jbp · May 26, 2010

I'll second that. Stay sharp better than original at much better price. Good place to do business with too.
Joe

greenbeanman in Kansas · May 26, 2010

The late Sand Flat Bob encouraged me to use blades from this company. He used them and had excellent results for longevity compared to other blades.
Gator Mulcher blades.

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