DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the mulching blade on a Craftsman lawn mower. The most common reasons for replacing the mulching blade are when it is dull, bent, or damaged.
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All of the information for this mulching blade replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
MTD, Yard Machines, Yard-Man, Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, Huskee, Bolens, Montgomery Wards, MasterCut, Cub Cadet
Tools needed: 5/8 inch socket, hammer
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the mulching blade on your lawn mower first make sure the engine has cooled.
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Next, you should remove the wire and boot from the spark plug to prevent the engine from accidentally starting.
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We recommend performing this procedure with little or no fuel in the tank.
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Now carefully set the lawn mower on its side.
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Use a wood block or a comparable sturdy object to hold the blade in place then use a 5/8th inch socket and strike it with a hammer to help loosen the mounting bolt.
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Unthread the bolt and remove the old blade and support.
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Install the new mulching blade by aligning it on the blade adapter with the sharp edge facing away from the mower deck.
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Reposition the blade support and rethread the mounting bolt.
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Use the wood block to hold the blade in place and torque the bolt to 42 foot pounds.
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Return the mower to its upright position.
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With the repair completed reattach the wire and boot to the spark plug refill the fuel tank and your lawn mower should be ready for use.