Mower Repair

[washita]

I put the blade conversion kit on my 48'' bush hog, blades were similar to the ones pictured above. I spent a lot of time chasing lost blades and replacing bolts in the blades ( about every 4 hours of mowing), I was not losing blades due to rocks or hidden obstacles just from use. Found 4'' long double edged blades at the local supply company that mounted with a single carriage head style bolt. Mowed all season last year without losing a single blade or having to replace any bolts. Best of luck with your conversion.

 

[wasabi]

I'm following your modifications with keen interest. I assume you will drill hole(s) in the top of the deck to access the hex in the top of the bolt? I seem to recall you switched to # 8 bolts? You still frequently break them nonetheless? Hope the tabs work. Pics pls.

 

[woodlandfarms]

I am having the metal cut here at work (we now have a full metal shop going, with plasma cutter and all. And we also now have a very cool laser cutter. Problem is getting time in it even if I am the boss.

And I have not found a source yet for those bolts. Any ideas anyone?

 

[MossRoad]

I am having the metal cut here at work (we now have a full metal shop going, with plasma cutter and all. And we also now have a very cool laser cutter. Problem is getting time in it even if I am the boss.

And I have not found a source yet for those bolts. Any ideas anyone?

Try these folks. Very knowledgeable any time I have been there.

Welcome to Mid States Bolt Screw

 

[wasabi]

I'll be interested to hear what you find in the way of bolts and or spacers. The rough mower blades need to swing freely so the shoulder on the threaded bolt is a factor along with the spacer and washer to allow the right amount of wiggle but not too much. coming in from the top sounds innovative but i'm thinking with #8 bolts you might not need to. my stop bolts long ago broke off and i see no need to replace. may try four blades after we finish kncking down the rough stuff