Removing mower blades

fosterlinn

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I am trying to remove my mower bades from my fastrack xd 60". Having absolutely no luck. Any ideas of an easy way of doing so. thanks
 

gabowman

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Initially removed mine with my 20v. impact drill and have applied anti-seize ever since.
 

turboawd

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Try one of these and a socket.

1/2 in. Drive 25 in. Breaker Bar

but then you got to rig something up to keep the blade from turning.
]if you have a compressor, get an impact like this:

1/2 in. Heavy Duty Air Impact Wrench

and use a 20% off coupon from here:

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or try an electric impact, though they are not as powerful.

Electric Impact Wrench - 1/2"
 

SeniorCitizen

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but then you got to rig something up to keep the blade from turning.
]if you have a compressor, get an impact like this:

1/2 in. Heavy Duty Air Impact Wrench

and use a 20% off coupon from here:

Harbor Freight Tools Coupon Database - Free coupons, 25 percent off coupons, 20 percent off coupons, No Purchase Required coupons, toolbox coupons

or try an electric impact, though they are not as powerful.

Electric Impact Wrench - 1/2"
So you're installing the blades with the impact? Not too good at guessing torque? The threads will eventually suffer the consequence.
 

Tomster

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I've been using an impact to change blades for years with no ill effects on the threads. When I see it tighten down I give it another 1/4 turn and it's done. I'm on my 4th set of blades and haven't had my sd a year!
 

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I've been using an impact to change blades for years with no ill effects on the threads. When I see it tighten down I give it another 1/4 turn and it's done. I'm on my 4th set of blades and haven't had my sd a year!

Any idea what torque is being applied?
 

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Off with an impact and on with a torque wrench always. Also apply anti seize to the bolt threads as needed.
 

Rail5042

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I use an impact and put them on with torque stick. White one 120 ft pounds. I got the kit which was a little expensive but worth money. Before I got it I bought new impact and could not get wheels off my truck. With the kit I never had another problem.
 
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