While trying to be neighborly...

[Wacky]

I just mounted my brand new MMM Sunday mowed my yard and the neighbor was out of town, so it was going to rain most of the week. I took it upon myself to help them out and mow their yard. I was almost done when BANG a 4" rock came shooting out the side of the mower:confused3:! I thought "why me"? I stopped looked under the deck and saw the middle blade corners were tweaked up slightly maybe 1/4" in from the edge, and put a small outty dent in front of the deck. I don't hear any odd howling or vibration. Should I replace the new blade with another or don't bother? Could it hurt the balance enough to damage a spindle? The whole blade is there just bent the leading edge up a little and the rest of it still turns tru. I can't understand how the outer blade escaped unharmed, not even a nick! Thanks for all your help.

 

[Bird]

You can probably just leave it alone. But if there's any doubt about its balance, take it off and check it by laying the very center of it across a round screwdriver blade, or by inserting a small round screwdriver blade or even a nail through the center hole. Either way you'll be able to tell whether it's out of balance.

 

[Thomas]

Long as no chunks missing from cutting blade I'd use it.

 

[Kovats]

I know the feeling and the sound as you think that your wallet is about to take another hit. I have taken the blade off and spun it on a tapered punch shaft to check the balance. While I have the blade off, I take my hand grinder and do my best to dress the blade so it cuts the grass. Good luck.:thumbsup:

 

[irvingj]

I don't think those blades are temepered...(?)

You could, if necessary, heat it up and pound it out flat again on an anvil, then use grinder to clean up the cutting edge.

I also don't think mower blades are generally super-critical to balance, but the closer you can get it the smoother it'll run. I always check mine after grinding or repairing.

I caught a good-sized rock last week, too... next time the deck's off I'll get after that blade- has a small nick on it. Par for the course, on my lawn at least!:confused3:

 

[Rob2310]

I've done the smae thing. I would just put it in a vice and "tweak" it back, then take your angle grinder and sharpen it. Just try your best to remove equal amounts of material. If I do it worng, I can feel a vibration.

 

[FDuce]

replace the blade and leave the bill on the neighbors door :thumbsup::laughing:

 

[Wacky]

replace the blade and leave the bill on the neighbors door :thumbsup::laughing:

:drink:

 

[henrysMFGC2310TBL]

I would try and get the blade as straight as you can, I would think that if the blade is higher on the ends you will not cut the grass at the same height on that sector?

 

[Texas Blues]

I was being neighborly one evening, and started mowing the neighbors front yard because thier rider was down. Like a big dummy, I didnt walk the yard first, and accidently shredded one of thier septic vent caps. The grass was pretty tall and completely hid the thing. Didnt hurt my blades but completely destroyed the 3 inch pvc cap assembly. I was all embarassed and bought them a new cap. Oh well, stuff happens