Trying to remove blades from rfm

[DannyO]

Sorry , I read a lot-just do not post. I have a LB1914 with a loader,post hole digger and Kioti 60" finish mower-since 2002- I was trying to confirm the correct procedure to remove the blades. I saw this old thread and it stated that the large
nut is NOT a reverse thread- I did find fit a 27MM socket.

Meaning RIGHT to tighten and LEFT to loosen. YES ?????

I have sprayed some PB on it for a two days and have access to a 1/2 impact. Should I heat the nut first?

Thanks in advance for any comments.

DannyO Dickinson,TX

 

[Ranchofla]

DannyO,

Yes left to loosen, 1/2 impact should do it without the need for heat, in fact I use my 19.2 volt impact to remove mine.

Rancho

 

[DannyO]

Ranchofla, just wanted to confirm as some foreign weed eaters are REVERSE thread. GOOD thing I read the instructions. I have a small guide on the mower-displaying the parts/etc but it never states how to remove. I am on going to order blades on ebay as the part number on the site matches the part number on the guide.

Have you ever changed the belts? Anything to watch out for?

Thanks Again

 

[GMtb42]

Ranchofla, just wanted to confirm as some foreign weed eaters are REVERSE thread. GOOD thing I read the instructions. I have a small guide on the mower-displaying the parts/etc but it never states how to remove. I am on going to order blades on ebay as the part number on the site matches the part number on the guide.

Have you ever changed the belts? Anything to watch out for?

Thanks Again

Be sure and watch the blades and replace the new one in the correct orientation, guy who had mine before me put them on upside down which makes the mower not cut well. I had to replace the seal on the drive unit the belts were just a slip on and off type of install nothing to it. I think deflection should be 1/4".

 

[DannyO]

Thanks for the reminder about the blades--maybe the new ones will state "GRASS SIDE DOWN". I will ck the belt tip: re seal. Again, my mower is 11 yrs and have cut 1 acre once a month and on/off requests by others to mow their lots. I just changed the oil in the mower drive unit.

 

[Ranchofla]

DannyO,

I have only had my used mower for a 1.5 yrs, though I do mow my 3 acres every two weeks, I have never replaced the belts. I have had to remove the occasional piece of wood jambing a blade and making the belt squeal. <G>

Rancho

 

[ksbrdmkr]

The the bottom nut/bolt towards the sharp edge to loosen and toward the back of the blade to tighten. That way the as the blade turns it will tighten the nut/bolt.

 

[DannyO]

OK you guys are great. I am hoping to spend more time doing some routine maintenance. Always changed oil frequently, fuel filter, air, coolant and even did the Hydro Fluid and filter. Only have 380 hrs- need to find a shop around here to do more in depth maintenance. The dealer I bought from is gone.

I will be posting more soon.