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Which way does a lawnmower blade come off?

Asked Jun 19, 2010, 08:56 PM — 4 Answers
I'm an old lady with moderate strength. I wanted to take the blade off of my mower to sharpen it. I couldn't budge it. I decided, I may be trying to turn the bolt the wrong way. Can anyone tell me which way to turn the bolt to get the blade off?

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Jun 19, 2010, 09:35 PM
Righty tighty, lefty loosy.

Left is loosen and is counterclockwise.

This sticky: http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/tools-p...ts-235047.html

The very first item concerns blade removal.

I'll re-iterate a couple of points:
1. Remove spark plug wire.

2. Find a piece of wood to wedge between the blade and some protruding screw or whatever.

3. Get a SIX POINT SOCKET, not twelve. See Uses For Six-Point And 12-Point Sockets | Reader's Digest

4. Use a breaker bar: http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CA8Q8wIwAA#

When you get it off, clean the screw with a wire brush and apply some anti-sieze compound when you re-install. Amazon.com: Permatex 81343 Anti-Seize Lubricant 133: Automotive

Available at auto-stores in tubes and tubs.

Next time will be very easy.
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Jun 21, 2010, 12:06 PM
Thanks so much KISS. I knew that little ditty about lefty loosy thingy, but the other info was great. I was thinking that that rule might not apply in this particular instance, because when the blade turns while the mower is running, it might come off. LOL Of course, I have no idea which way the blade turns either.
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Jun 21, 2010, 04:09 PM
There is a sharp edge and a dull edge of the blade. Three guesses and the first two don't count, as to what side cuts.

From there, you can determine the blade rotation.
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Jun 22, 2010, 02:44 PM
Well, I'll be.......what an easy way to tell. Thanks for the heads up. Yep, keep it simple, very good idea.
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