Old lawn chief - working - need blade removal info

Britcheflee · Jun 19, 2009

I managed to get the old Lawn Chief running - had to replace seized idler pulley, put on new belt, clean everything up and now runs fine.

I would like to remove the blade to clean and sharpen....does anyone know if the blade retaining bolt comes out clockwise or anti-clockwise? I dont want to force it the wrong way.

Lee

El Toro · Jun 19, 2009

It needs to be loosen by turning it counter clock wise. Make sure you pull the plug wire off when removing the blade & reinstalling it. Hal
PS: Use a 6 point socket if you have one so you don't round off the head on the cap screw.

Britcheflee · Jun 19, 2009

Thank you! I hit it with some release spray yesterday so hopefully that will help - it is pretty rusty.

Lee

El Toro · Jun 19, 2009

If you have an impact wrench use it to loosen and make sure your impact is turning CCW. I would tighten it by hand when reinstalling the blade. I have an old Toro GrassKing that has a left hand nut that keeps the blade on. It has a 31-inch blade
and acts likes a flywheel once it starts spinning.
I use my garden tractor to start it since it has a rope start. Hal

rhouston · Jun 19, 2009

Anti-seize compound on the retaining bolt will make it easier to remove the next time.

rustyj14 · Jun 21, 2009

Remember--on most machines: Lefty loosey---Righty tighty!

Old lawn chief - working - need blade removal info

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