Blade for brush cutter

[krislu]

Dannylobster- It doesn't sound like you have an owners manual for your equipment. You can download (for free) owner's manuals and illustrated parts lists from OldGravelys.Net: : Check it out. - Kris

 

[Solo]

Danny
Sorry for the misinformation. Glad to see you got it off.
Solo

 

[DannyLobster]

Hey No problem You were right on with everything else. I was able top get it off, get a new from Richards, and get it on again. Silly me took it off the tractor and put my blower on for the winter. If we don't get some snow soon I am gonna switch em back!
I took a picture of the old versus new. I wasn't sure I had the right blade the old was sooooo worn down.
Thanks to all for the help
As usual TBN saved the day.
Dan

 

[js5020]

Danny, might want to check your slip clutch adjustment on that mower while you have it off.

 

[krislu]

Danny- Is that the 3/8" thick blade ? What did you hit to break that ?

- Kris

 

[DannyLobster]

JS - Not sure where to start on the slip clutch adjustment. There wer no manuals for the mower, just parts lists.
Kris - Yes It is a thick blade. Not exactly sure, I think it may have been an Ash sapling.

 

[js5020]

Well personally I would disassemble the slip clutch to make sure the clutch discs are not stuck to the drive plate then reassemble, the info I have says to loosen the lock nuts, tighten all 6 bolts into the back plate then back each bolt off 1/2 turn and lock each bolt into position with locknut. Did the encounter with the sapling stall the tractor or just the mower?

 

[oldmech]

Dannylobster. I have a 52-57.brush mower. Do you find a blade? If not Last year I maked one with soft steel plate. (3/16 x 3.5x 36 in.) It is not the best. But work very good!
I use two blades. Better mulching effect! Better job! Better speed! You can use high range speed. Good luck! Oldmech

 

[oldmech]

Danny! I think you have the good blade! As mine! For SAFETY CLUTCH ajustement! Easy Way! With a feeler gauge (.025 in.) between coils of springs You adjust the six springs. I joint picture. Thank ! Oldmech

 

[DannyLobster]

The blade is a monster. I am amazed what it cuts. Stilll not sure how it broke. I was debating a brush cutter formy new MF 2310, but this does such a nice job I was glad I was glad I was able to get it repaired.
Thanks for the tips on the clutch adjustment.
Dan