This was an extremely helpful video. My husband & I watched it together and then replayed it step by step to take the deck off, change out the blades & reattach the deck. It was like we had an expert in the garage with us! Appreciate this so much!!!
I like taking the deck off when time allows because I can inspect it better off the mower spindles etc and also scrape it clean, but when time doesn't allow I just jack it up and use a impact. Good video Vinnie💯👍🏾
Yeah I would agree, just jacking the mower up would save you so much time, even maybe putting it slightly up a ramp and you could probably get away with it. Thanks for your support!
Thank you for this video. I was struggling to do this using a car jack. Didn’t feel safe so I stopped. Was so easy to take the deck off and swap the blades after watching your video.
Yeah I personally don’t have a lift for a lawn mower and don’t feel safe laying under it either. Removing the mower deck is just so easy and way safer. It’s also easier to clean everything out with it off.
My man! I was about to borrow a trailer to take it to the local lawn&garden center. Excellent descriptions, slow enough for even me to follow. Great video.
I've got the same mower which made the video that much more valuable. I really appreciate your channel. Thank you for the information such as torque values for blade bolts.
Thank You I will be replacing my blades on my Toro 50 inch deck soon I will follow your procedure after I receive the blades from Amazon also thanks for the torque specs very helpful. I like removing the deck because I can clean the bottom and also find out why my hose adapter is not working.
Thanks for the video. I was thinking I might have to purchase a mower jack to change the blades, Walah! three cotter pins and a few slides and the deck underside is facing me. My 70 year old body is not fond of getting up and down on the garage floor, not to mention how much easier it is to operate a socket wrench that you're looking at straight on while seated on an inverted five gallon bucket. Once again thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks, and I’m not 100% sure but if I had to guess, maybe 3/4in? Also if you need to quickly know the exact size of the hole, you can stop by Homedepot or Lowes or any locals store that sells mower blades, and walk in and measure it with a tape measure right on the shelf.
Hi, thanks for this video, it is super helpful since I need to change my blades on my 50' toro time cutter. Just one question, the part# for the blades I got from the dealer and also from the 1800 Toro was 115-5059-03. But, the one you have is Toro 79016P. Would it matter whether I went with Toro 79016P or 115-5059-03. Thanks!
So I checked on Toro’s website and im seeing 79016P, but then when I check around for other replacement blades, I see some websites list both numbers. They look identical and I bet they are the exact same but some distributors may use a different part number to reference. I think you will be fine going with either, just compare them side by side when you take your old blades off to double chick the size is correct.
Want to do this myself. Do not have the $375 Toro charges to change blades, oil, and filter. And up to $525 (gold service) to include air filter and spark plug. What if one doesn't have a tourqe wrench? Is there another way one could get right amount of tourqe? Thanx for vid. Unfortunately my 54" deck has a different set up. Mine has chains, aside from cotter pins.
Excellent video… just a quick question? I got exactly the same machine as you, last time I used it was on my second property which is about 41/2 hours away, noticed blades where doll and I took them off for sharpening, but had no torque wrench to be precise so I just used my impact gun to roughly come under 80 lbs, problem was that they might have been too tight and blades were not spinning… I understand the importance of torquing, but at the time as was stranded.. is torque that important that if is not within tolerance if would cause this issue?
That’s a really good question, it could have to do with being torqued too tight but also you may want to check your belts to ensure they are attached correctly, and that the spindle assembly your belt attaches to can spin freely by hand. If all 3 of the spindle assembly’s won’t spin by hand then just use your impact gun to remove the blade nut and then try to spin by hand and see if that was the issue.
I also removed the deck but only because I needed to replace belt as well and couldn’t get the belt guard off. My question is I don’t have a torque wrench, so I tightened the blades until I could move them by force with hand. Are they supposed to be free spinning at the 65lb torque? I have the same 75750 model toro.
With the belt off of the spindle assembly the blades should be able to spin freely. If you have the belt back on and try to spin the blades it may not spin as freely because the belt is on the spindle assembly pulley (which is what the blade is attached to). But as long as you think you torqued the blades enough then it should be fine. Torquing the blades down to the spindle assembly will just ensure it doesn’t come loose while your cutting the grass. The spindle assembly is what holds the blades, and then belt goes onto the spindle assembly to spin the blade. I hope this all makes sense and helps.
I would just try to tighten the mower blade nut pretty tight with a breaker bar and socket, and if you can’t get enough torque on the nut using your breaker bar, then you can slide a pipe onto it to get more leverage.
What happens if you overtorque the bolts? I changed my blades yesterday. Immediately upon start up and engaging PTO, I got a loud squeal and burning rubber. Everything worked perfectly up until the blade change. I did the change on a mower lift so did not moved the belt. Wondering if over tightening the bolts would cause this. Thanks.
Do you mean over tightening the Nuts that hold the blades on? I don’t believe over torquing them would cause this issue. But then again maybe it could seize the spindle assembly if it’s way too tight. But if you smell a rubber burning smell then you should check your belt first. Also check that each pulley the belt is attached to (the ones that holds the mower blades) is able to spin freely. If one of them isn’t spinning then your belt will burn up. If you can raise the mower up, take the belt off and spin each blade by hand, that will give you a great place to start diagnosing. (All assuming that the belt never jumped off any pulleys) Hope this helps, let us know what you find!
No, the blades cannot interfere and run into each other. This is because the blades are not long enough to touch. Also each blade spins at the same time because its belt driven, but each blade is mounted independently, each having its own Spindle Assembly. So the blades can be in any direction, and it should always cut the same.
Yes there are many ways to do it, that would work. I just personally prefer to take it off and work on it on the ground where it will be easier to take the blades off and torque the new ones on. It’s all preference.
@@RobertFaron I’ve done it with a car Jack, but I would assume you could use car ramps as long as you can safely get it up and down the ramps. It will for sure be a lot harder working upside down though.
torque wrenches are massive socket wrenches that have a selection dial on them to choose the exact amount of torque you need. it won't keep torquing once you hit the limit you've set on the wrench. i don't have one and just torque to very tight, almost as tight as i can possible tighten, but not quite as tight as possible. this makes it very hard to remove, which is the idea, but not impossible to remove. this is not advice. :)
You can remove the blades if you can drive the mower up on ramps or Jack it up, you won’t have to fully remove the deck. But I’m assuming most people don’t have all of that so it’s easier to remove the deck so you can also inspect everything.
Sorry no need to remove deck to change blades just left the front of the deck using your yellow jack you used for the oil change. Lot faster and less work.
I understand your sentiment, but I don't have ramps, and I wouldn't want to crawl under anymore. Too old for that stuff. This vid helps newbies and oldies.😂
I got a dog leash cable tangled underneath two blades. Took off tangled leash put blades back on but dies out when I pull up mower pull on switch ? Acting like it’s still tangled? Do you think it possible I put blades upside down and when tightened it locks blades ?
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This was an extremely helpful video. My husband & I watched it together and then replayed it step by step to take the deck off, change out the blades & reattach the deck. It was like we had an expert in the garage with us! Appreciate this so much!!!
Super happy to hear this helped you both out! Thanks so much for your support!
Finally! A video that is easy to understand. Thank you so much for the practicle, easy to follow video. This is how it should be done.
@@teerob100 Thanks for your support! Glad this helped!
I like taking the deck off when time allows because I can inspect it better off the mower spindles etc and also scrape it clean, but when time doesn't allow I just jack it up and use a impact. Good video Vinnie💯👍🏾
Yeah I would agree, just jacking the mower up would save you so much time, even maybe putting it slightly up a ramp and you could probably get away with it. Thanks for your support!
Thank you for this video. I was struggling to do this using a car jack. Didn’t feel safe so I stopped. Was so easy to take the deck off and swap the blades after watching your video.
Yeah I personally don’t have a lift for a lawn mower and don’t feel safe laying under it either. Removing the mower deck is just so easy and way safer. It’s also easier to clean everything out with it off.
My man! I was about to borrow a trailer to take it to the local lawn&garden center. Excellent descriptions, slow enough for even me to follow. Great video.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your support!
Thanks for the detailed descriptions. It helps to know how to take off the deck even though it's not necessary.
I've got the same mower which made the video that much more valuable. I really appreciate your channel. Thank you for the information such as torque values for blade bolts.
Glad this helped, There will be more videos to come! Thank you for your support!
Thank you that’s a real time saver, nice new Blades, I like your needle nose pliers
Great video Vinnie, very detailed and helpful! Appreciate the tips!
Glad this helped, thanks for your support!
Thank You I will be replacing my blades on my Toro 50 inch deck soon I will follow your procedure after I receive the blades from Amazon also thanks for the torque specs very helpful. I like removing the deck because I can clean the bottom and also find out why my hose adapter is not working.
Glad to hear this will help you out! Take your time and the job should go nicely👍🏼 thanks for your support, and good luck!
Thanks for such a detailed video, appreciate it.
Mower blades have been changed. Thanks!
Thanks for the video.
I was thinking I might have to purchase a mower jack to change the blades, Walah! three cotter pins and a few slides and the deck underside is facing me. My 70 year old body is not fond of getting up and down on the garage floor, not to mention how much easier it is to operate a socket wrench that you're looking at straight on while seated on an inverted five gallon bucket.
Once again thanks for sharing your knowledge.
This is awesome to hear, I’m glad you have gotten the job done! Thank you for your support and happy mowing!
Thank you!! I am trying to do this myself and was completely lost
Good over view on how to install new belts. What's the size of bolt hole on the blades themselves
Thanks, and I’m not 100% sure but if I had to guess, maybe 3/4in? Also if you need to quickly know the exact size of the hole, you can stop by Homedepot or Lowes or any locals store that sells mower blades, and walk in and measure it with a tape measure right on the shelf.
Hi, thanks for this video, it is super helpful since I need to change my blades on my 50' toro time cutter. Just one question, the part# for the blades I got from the dealer and also from the 1800 Toro was 115-5059-03. But, the one you have is Toro 79016P.
Would it matter whether I went with Toro 79016P or 115-5059-03.
Thanks!
So I checked on Toro’s website and im seeing 79016P, but then when I check around for other replacement blades, I see some websites list both numbers. They look identical and I bet they are the exact same but some distributors may use a different part number to reference. I think you will be fine going with either, just compare them side by side when you take your old blades off to double chick the size is correct.
Want to do this myself. Do not have the $375 Toro charges to change blades, oil, and filter. And up to $525 (gold service) to include air filter and spark plug.
What if one doesn't have a tourqe wrench? Is there another way one could get right amount of tourqe? Thanx for vid.
Unfortunately my 54" deck has a different set up. Mine has chains, aside from cotter pins.
Excellent video… just a quick question? I got exactly the same machine as you, last time I used it was on my second property which is about 41/2 hours away, noticed blades where doll and I took them off for sharpening, but had no torque wrench to be precise so I just used my impact gun to roughly come under 80 lbs, problem was that they might have been too tight and blades were not spinning… I understand the importance of torquing, but at the time as was stranded.. is torque that important that if is not within tolerance if would cause this issue?
That’s a really good question, it could have to do with being torqued too tight but also you may want to check your belts to ensure they are attached correctly, and that the spindle assembly your belt attaches to can spin freely by hand. If all 3 of the spindle assembly’s won’t spin by hand then just use your impact gun to remove the blade nut and then try to spin by hand and see if that was the issue.
Thanks for sharing.
I also removed the deck but only because I needed to replace belt as well and couldn’t get the belt guard off. My question is I don’t have a torque wrench, so I tightened the blades until I could move them by force with hand. Are they supposed to be free spinning at the 65lb torque? I have the same 75750 model toro.
With the belt off of the spindle assembly the blades should be able to spin freely. If you have the belt back on and try to spin the blades it may not spin as freely because the belt is on the spindle assembly pulley (which is what the blade is attached to).
But as long as you think you torqued the blades enough then it should be fine. Torquing the blades down to the spindle assembly will just ensure it doesn’t come loose while your cutting the grass. The spindle assembly is what holds the blades, and then belt goes onto the spindle assembly to spin the blade. I hope this all makes sense and helps.
Yes I got it. Thank you!
Do you have sharpen a new blade?
What can you use if you don't have a tourque wrench
I would just try to tighten the mower blade nut pretty tight with a breaker bar and socket, and if you can’t get enough torque on the nut using your breaker bar, then you can slide a pipe onto it to get more leverage.
Well done
What happens if you overtorque the bolts? I changed my blades yesterday. Immediately upon start up and engaging PTO, I got a loud squeal and burning rubber. Everything worked perfectly up until the blade change.
I did the change on a mower lift so did not moved the belt.
Wondering if over tightening the bolts would cause this.
Thanks.
Do you mean over tightening the Nuts that hold the blades on? I don’t believe over torquing them would cause this issue. But then again maybe it could seize the spindle assembly if it’s way too tight.
But if you smell a rubber burning smell then you should check your belt first. Also check that each pulley the belt is attached to (the ones that holds the mower blades) is able to spin freely. If one of them isn’t spinning then your belt will burn up.
If you can raise the mower up, take the belt off and spin each blade by hand, that will give you a great place to start diagnosing. (All assuming that the belt never jumped off any pulleys)
Hope this helps, let us know what you find!
Do you have to take mower deck off to change blades?
No you do not need to, but unless you have a lawn mower lift, it is a lot easier to change the blades with the deck off.
thx
Maybe I missed it, but don’t the blades have to be in a certain pattern instead of all lined up? Just worried about interference with the blades
No, the blades cannot interfere and run into each other. This is because the blades are not long enough to touch. Also each blade spins at the same time because its belt driven, but each blade is mounted independently, each having its own Spindle Assembly. So the blades can be in any direction, and it should always cut the same.
thank you for this video I needed to sharpen my blades. 🤟
Wonderful, hope it all turned out good🤙🏼 thanks for the support
can't I do it by jacking up the mower and working from underneath, do I have to remove the mower deck
Yes there are many ways to do it, that would work. I just personally prefer to take it off and work on it on the ground where it will be easier to take the blades off and torque the new ones on. It’s all preference.
one more question, do i have to buy a specific jack or can I just use car ramps@@VinnieT
@@RobertFaron I’ve done it with a car Jack, but I would assume you could use car ramps as long as you can safely get it up and down the ramps. It will for sure be a lot harder working upside down though.
I ended up dropping the deck, it was easier@@VinnieT
@@RobertFaron agreed it’s much easier and takes 5 minutes to take the deck off.
Only click the torque wrench ONE (1) time. Any more than that OVERTIGHTENS the bolt.
how to measure the ft ib? im confused
You need to use a torque wrench.
torque wrenches are massive socket wrenches that have a selection dial on them to choose the exact amount of torque you need. it won't keep torquing once you hit the limit you've set on the wrench. i don't have one and just torque to very tight, almost as tight as i can possible tighten, but not quite as tight as possible. this makes it very hard to remove, which is the idea, but not impossible to remove. this is not advice. :)
You can usually borrow a torque wrench at any auto parts store.
Tell them you need 65ft/pounds and they will set it for you.
Dang all this to change 2 blades ?
You can remove the blades if you can drive the mower up on ramps or Jack it up, you won’t have to fully remove the deck. But I’m assuming most people don’t have all of that so it’s easier to remove the deck so you can also inspect everything.
Sorry no need to remove deck to change blades just left the front of the deck using your yellow jack you used for the oil change. Lot faster and less work.
Harbor freight sells a lawnmower jack for 179....don't have to take your mower apart
why would you do all that work why not drive it on a ramp take that impact wrench to blades and there off lol
This video is for those who may not have those options, there are many ways to do it.
I understand your sentiment, but I don't have ramps, and I wouldn't want to crawl under anymore. Too old for that stuff.
This vid helps newbies and oldies.😂
I don’t have a ramp, so this was perfect for me!
I want to do it this way to clean up the grass in mower deck and inspect the belts.
I got a dog leash cable tangled underneath two blades. Took off tangled leash put blades back on but dies out when I pull up mower pull on switch ? Acting like it’s still tangled? Do you think it possible I put blades upside down and when tightened it locks blades ?