Change Your Riding Lawn Mower Blades Without Taking Off the Deck - Troy-Bilt Pony
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In this video, I demonstrate on my Troy-Bilt Pony how to change your riding lawn mower blades without taking off your deck. I switch out my regular blades for gator blades, and show them in action.
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I really liked this video. That c clamp method is gonna save my ass. I tried a couple other ways and it just wasn't working but I'm pretty confident it'll work now using your method.
Thanks, glad I could help. Hope it works for ya. I think it will!
Fix it Flip finally ended up getting out there and trying the c clamp method and it worked unbelievably well. I wasn't too sure it'd hold up cause my nut was super stuck but it held up like a champ and I got the blades changed in less than ten minutes start to finish. Thank you so much man.
That's what I like to hear! Glad it worked for ya!
I was gonna make a rude remark about the ramp but I like cramps part... cause I have a ride mower 😂😂😂😂
Well thanks for not making the rude remark. There are enough on here already. lol
At my tender age of 82 I followed your instructions and changed my first set of mower blades. Old folks can learn new things. Thank you for your help.
That's awesome! I'm glad I could help. No problem and great work!
Thank you so much!! When my husband died all my help died with him so I have to learn to do these things for myself. Your instructions are easy to follow and a Godsend!
I'm sorry for your loss but glad I could help! Comments like these are why I do these videos!
The ramps are truly cool. Finally a good, sensible, regular dude fixing his mower type video.
Ha ha, thanks for the kind words!
You sir are my hero! I am a 64 yr. old female having a really hard time understanding how to use a Ratchet wrench. I needed the blades changed on my J D riding mower with no one available to help me. I found your video , and watched it 3 times. I did exactly as you said using a 30 year old wrench. With the help of a metal cheater bar, I was able to remove the nuts just as you showed. New ones are on tight, no vibrations and everything sounds fine. Thank You for taking the time to so every single thing to do.
That is awesome! This makes me very happy! Nice job getting the job done, and smart move using the cheater bar!! Glad I could help.
I've changed mine a few times without removing the deck but this is the most sensible & direct video that I've seen. Congrats on your application & instructional skills!
Thank you very much!
Your c clamp idea is a game changer! Thank you!
You're welcome! Glad it helped!
Put my new Gator blades on with my impact wrench, but didn't feel comfortable not knowing if they were torqued down at 50 lbs. foot per John Deere manual for my Z335M zero turn mower. Was looking for another way to keep the blades from spinning when I used my torque wrench, as I did not have a spare 2x4 lying in garage. I searched RUclips for ideas, and came upon your genius of an idea. I had just found a C-clamp in my toolbox the week before. It worked like a charm and I was able to finally get my yard cut with the new blades. THANK-YOU FLIP!!!
Awesome, and no problem, Clark! Glad to hear it!
It's great to watch a video made by someone who knows what he is doing and describes the process in detail.
Thanks for the kind words.
Dude the c clamp with the piece of 2x4 is genius! Good job bro!!!
Thank you sir!
Everybody needs a hero. Today, you are mine, thank you for showing me how to do this!!
🤣🤣 Not all heroes wear capes. No problem.
Excellent video. I am installing a mulch kit, new blades and a block to keep grass from feeding out of the deck. This video made the whole job easier!
Thank you and glad I could help!
I don't own a riding mower but I really like your creativity with the cutaway ramps, gave me an idea for how to solve another problem. C-Clamp method is another good idea. Well done video, short and to the point.
Thank you, sir. I appreciate the kind words. Glad I could help.
Glad I came across this. I'm a single 61 year lady fixing to attempt to change my lawn mower blades on my Troy-Bilt 2011 bronco riding lawn mower that's been taking very good care of . Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞
You've got this! Let me know if you have any questions!
@@fixitFlip . Thank you for the response back . Unfortunately I wasn't able to change the blades because I couldn't get the nuts loosened up . I even sprayed WD-40 and that didn't work so I cleaned that off and went and bought some CRC Freeze-Off and still have gotten them off . I'm using the size socket I looked it up and it's in the book on my 2011 Troy-Bilt bronco yep still have the book on it matte of it still looks just about new . I've learned to do everything else on it but change the blades ugh 😩 .I don't have anyone to help me with this I've lost my whole family and i have to cut this 3 acres of land I live on with my 3 beautiful dogs if not then I have to worry about rattlesnakes coyotes and foxes coming on me . Don't know what to do now ugh 😫
I'm sorry to hear this. Check out my video on my Ego blades. They were really stuck on with Loc Tite. I go over a couple ways to get the bolt out. A long breaker bar from Harbor Freight and even a pipe on the end would do wonders. You can also spray it with some PB Blaster to help loosen it and then some anti-seize once you get it off so it won't get stuck again. Let me know if that works. Here is my video on the Ego blades: ruclips.net/video/MUg61Ykc11A/видео.html@@debmcgee9016
Really like the C clamp idea! Great video. Although it probably would be easier to scrape the grass off the deck when the blades were off.
Yes I normally do. Not sure why I did things out of order in this video. I have a video on my channel all about cleaning and repainting your deck.
Excellent video. I've had a riding mower for 10 years, but still learned handy tricks from you. Thank you for posting this.
Wow, thank you for the compliment! I'm glad I could help.
Man, one of blade nuts was really stuck hard. The ends of the blades were rather torn up as well and the blade kept slipping past the clamp. I finally clamped a small piece of 2x4 INSIDE as well as outside the cover and used a short breaker pipe over the ratchet handle AND a longer breaker rod inside the pipe. It finally broke loose. I ended up mowing most of the back yard with a large flashlight, lol! It got dark fighting the nut off. I also made something sort of like your lift. I always save wood pieces. It worked great! I did not have to bolt the two parts together. I used a large block in front of both of the stand parts. I am real surprised I did not knock the mower off the lift! Thanks! You are awesome!
That's awesome, I'm glad it worked for you! They can get really stuck sometimes, that's for sure! Good idea with the pipe.
Use a cheater bar or impact driver
Buy a Fenix headlamp! You will thank me later!
Did you apply anti seize compound to the spindle threads when you installed the new blade? This will make it so easy to remove that nut the next time.
@@77Avadon77 that IS a cheater bar what I did.
Best blade changing method I've ever seen! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you and no problem!
Good video and informative. I like to remove the key also from the ignition for an added safety feature. Adding anti seize to those blade bolt threads helps also when removing the blades in the future. Thanks again
No problem. And yes, the anti seize is a great idea.
I just changed the blades on my Husqvarna tractor - I had hit a nice sized rock and bent the left one pretty bad . I was able to remove and mostly straighten it and finish the job but I could see that my original blades were pretty well shot . The bent one was gone so time for new ones anyway . I found a set of mulching blades at Lowes and thought I'd try em out . I used a chunk of firewood to loosen the old blades but I really like the c-clamp idea and will use one next time . Thanks for the useful tip . The mulching blades work pretty well too .
Yes, I love my gator blades. I will probably never switch back! The c-clamp trick works wonders!
Thanks for the easy to understand and follow directions. I think I damaged something on my riding mower when I drove over a metal cover in my yard. It helps me make repairs when I can view the steps I will need to take step by step with photos. My husband passed away a year ago and I am learning how to repair things around the house. Thanks again:) Teresa
So sorry to hear about your husband. But I'm glad I was able to help in some small way!
Very helpful! The C-clamp trick is definitely going into my repertoire, and I may build a set of those ramps to use in place of my Harbor Freight ATV/Mower lift.
Thanks, I'm sure that lift does the job as well! Th C-clamp trick comes in handy.
C clamp is a great idea. Also I am a great believer in lubricating the threads before tightening the nut.
Thanks. Good idea with the threads!
Thanks, Flip. Common sense and no drama - and it works!
Thank you! 👍🏻
Wow !! Im so glad i put your video on. I was trying to figure out how to remove the bolt. Then after seeing your video it didn't take long after that. So thank you for posting it.
Awesome, and no problem. Glad I could help!
Hey, Fix. This is an awesome video. Loved your attention to safety! Many great tips, very well explained and super camera work.
Wow, thanks for the compliments!
Thank you for suggesting the c-clamp method. Will save me future frustrations trying to block the blade
No problem. It's a lot easier than the wood blocks!
No BS and this video is correct and easy to follow. Secret: this is the same way most hardware store service centers do it.
Thank you!
Nice ramps!! That will make it easy for me to spray rust preventative on deck for storage.
If you don’t want to replace your deck, spray it before winter storage.
Thanks and good idea!
I guess your advice to spray the deck with a rust prevention or paint it on is a good idea. Had to replace my deck on my John Deere today. I ll get the grass out with a blower to help also. Farmers use that rust prevention stuff. It's clear green liquid freezes rust great.
Great video, the C-clamp works really well. I put a piece of pvc over the end of my wrench to get enough length to turn the nuts (I don't have a breaker bar). They are on tight all right.
Awesome, glad it worked for you. Yeah, I have a pipe laying around in case I need some extra leverage from time to time.
Now that's a neat and tidy lawn fit for Hank Hill, I tell ya what
Lol
I did mine with 2 paint buckets and a screw/scissor car jack and just hold the blade. If bolt/nut is too tight, I use a closed end wrench with another wrench which hooks together ene to end to give you more leverage. Always use WD-40 ETC... on the nuts/bolts to keep rust, dust and heat from making the job harder next time.
That works too!
Hey Flip Great video! I m only in my 2nd year of my Troybilt Pony 42, so I m gonna use this video instead of taking out the entire deck to sharpen the blades. I hit a few rocks and saw the dents. I ve sharpened blades before, I understand about the balance issue. YOUR VIDEO LOOKS TOTALLY PROFESSIONAL!! You have to be a video professional or have one operating your cam! (former steadicam op here)
Ha! Definitely not a professional. Just a guy with a lawn mower and a camcorder. Thank you for the kind words, though! What is a steadicam op? I don't even know....
Thanks for this video. Just bought my first home and was given this exact mower used. Wondering how the heck I was gonna sharpen/replace the blades. Super helpful video.
Glad I could help. Happy mowing!
Thank you for the clamp idea, this saved the day and about an hours frustration trying to get the left blade off.
No problem. Glad I could help!
Thanks Dude! I really appreciate the time you took making this video. Your tip on the C-clamp will be used when I change my blades this weekend. I have the Troy-bilt Bronco model, but I'm sure the same method can be used! Great job explaining and executing this task! 2 thumbs Up!
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words! It should work just fine on the Bronco!
The best I've seen. It make all the sense in the world ! Great information and easy to follow instructions. Thanks for your easy to follow fix.
Thank you very much! Hope it works out for you!
That looked so easy. I already have my mowing deck off, it has baling twine caught on it & the blades need changed! The socket wrench I have is only like 5" long so it's just not cutting it!!
Yeah, a breaker bar would give you some extra leverage. Helps a lot!
Yup, good tip lyerlyman!
Good work young man. The clamp is great idea.
Thank you, sir!
Thanks a lot! Followed your way and had my blades replaced. Way easier than removing the deck. And the c clamp method is really helpful.
No problem. Glad I could help.
Thank you for the post. This is MUCH better than the instructions in the Operator's Manual.
No problem. Glad I could help.
Thank you for the C-clamp tip, that saved my neighbors from hearing a tremendous amount of profanity,
😂😂 No problem. I feel your pain.
I have a mulch baffle on mine and run your engine a little high and you'll be impressed how well the Gator Blades mulch up the clippings.😊😊
I'm going to do that this fall when the leaves come down.
Thank you so much for this video, 37 yr old woman here and just changed the blades with ease. Piece of advice for anyone who needs the wood pieces and can't find any....lowes floor samples work just as good and for free :)
No problem and good tip!
It’s nice to see that there are other females that work on their own stuff…. #girlpower 💪🏽
Subbed about 30 seconds in. I have an older model troy bilt bronco and I bent the blades recently on a tree root 😒😬 so many trees on my property. Thank you so much for this DIY replacing blades video. I have a C clamp from doing brakes on my vehicles, a torque wrench (hopefully the 3/8 drive works) and metal truck ramps that I will try to make work to do this right now.
That should work! Thanks for the sub!
Clever ramp design.... I do basically the same thing using 2"X4" blocks on the blades. I might add that on my machine, a Kubota TG1860, the deck has three blades which need to be aligned in a certain pattern when in their tightened position. I presume this is to maximize balance when in operation.
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your inventive skill and imagination with the application of home made accessories. This video gets my vote! A+
Thanks a lot! I appreciate the A+
I have same machine. Now we need to see a video on how to level the deck. That’s my biggest problem with the pony. Thanks.
That's a good idea! I will try and get to that soon! There are adjustment gears on the back and left side. I will try and get to a video on it. Always check your tire pressure, too!
Fix it Flip Thanks I will be watching for your video on it.
I'll try and get to it in the next week or so.
Fix it Flip wow that would be freakin fantastic. Thanks
Haven't forgotten about you. Was going to make the video tonight and of course it storms all night! Soon.
Absolutely perfect! I had a jack and it took 10 minutes. Thanks!
Great, glad I could help!
Like the C clamp method
Thanks!
I bought a almost new riding mower once a the person had the blades on up side down. Had a bad vibration till i turned them over. The thing to keep in mind is the sharp part of the blade throws out the grass more to the back. Clock wise. Also the nut goes on clock wise and off counter clock wise. A propane tank the opposite. 💥🙀
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I have these 5 ft ramps that I put on my pickup truck tailgate and drive up there. Chock the back wheels. I write an X on my blades so I put them back on correctly!!!!
That works, too! I think a lot of commercial guys do something pretty similar out in the field.
The clamp method works well, I have a special blade stop tool but it works mainly when removing and not as good on tightening if you do not have it in the right position on the deck. Safety first as he removed the spark plug wire and chocked the tires.
Thanks, Ralph.
Much easier to clean the deck before installing the blades, but otherwise a good video. Thank you. : )
Thanks!
And there the know it all
That's a great tip about using the C clamp. Works like a charm.
Glad it worked for ya.
Have a happy and safe 4th of July bud> cheers man
Thank you sir!
Easy to understand step by step instructions, lawn looked pretty good, thanks
No problem. Thanks for the kind words.
smart and useful move. Thank you.
You're welcome!
I wish I'd seen this BEFORE I helped my husband get 3 blades off his mower. At least I knew to take off the spark plugs :-). Thanks for a lot of great tips.
Ha ha, well I'm glad you got them off. Now you know for next time!!
@@fixitFlip The clamp is on order! Thanks again.
@@TaraTanaka No problem!
I have been doing the same set up for eight years. The c clamp is new though. Great idea. Thanks.
Very cool, I've never seen anybody else do it!
Thank you, sir
You're welcome!
The C clamp trick is great, thanks
No problem. Glad I could help.
I bought a electric winch to raise the front of the mower. Hook it to a rafter in the garage. Man is that the ticket. No crawling underneath to clean the deck and change the blades. Hated the job of working underneath to clean the deck. So nice now. And u can just use an impact gun to zip the bolts out. So much easier.
Sounds like an awesome setup you have!
Helped my husband out so much!!! Thank you for sharing your idea👍👍
No problem I'm glad I was able to help!
I spent two hours trying to get the old blades off with a piece of wood. I tried every possible size and configuration and I could not keep the wood in engaged with the blade. I was frustrated and came in and looked up alternative ways to do it. When I first saw you grab a piece of wood, I just about closed the tab. I am glad I didn't. The C clamp idea is brilliant. I watched your video and went back outside and within 15 minutes I had the blades changed. Great idea. Thanks for the video.
That's awesome. Yeah it can be frustrating trying to prop a board in the just right position. I feel your pain. Glad I could help! Hearing stuff like this makes it seem worth it making the video.
Will this work with an impact?
@@angelsoza81 With an impact you don't even need the clamp!
@@fixitFlip just replaced mine thank you for the video
@@angelsoza81 No problem, glad it worked out for you!
Thanks man
You're welcome!
I modified all the threaded fasteners on my old 1994 Toro to cotter pin about 10 years ago.
I was tired of all the wrenches. Now, I can remove/replace the deck in about 3 minutes.
I don't blame you. Very smart idea!
The wood and c clamp is a genius idea thank you!!
Thanks for the compliment and you're welcome!
Awesome vid for the DIY people! I literally just did this while I was watching it! 👌🏻
Thank you, that's what I love to hear!!
first time I changed mine. Thanks to your video, easy and great tips. Appreciate it.
Awesome, glad I could help.
I just remove the deck - easy enough - so I can scrape it really clean. I always used a gloved hand to hold the blade still but that C clamp trick looks cool. I wish they made spindles you can grease because the sealed ones are good for about 7 years. My old JD had greaseable ones but had sealed bearings inside??? Never forget to lube your front king pins.
I agree. I wish the spindles were greasable. I take my deck off at least once a year, too, to give it a good cleaning and sometimes paint underside of the deck to prevent rust.
Right. It's like 6 pins and it pulls right out. Can't use an impact the way shown here. Overall, much easier to just pull the deck.
@@chkohl1919 Thanks for watching.
Remove your mandrel/ spindles, drill and tap 1/4-28 holes in the side that would be accessible from outside the mower. Install zerx fittings, remove the bearing seals from the sides that face the inside of the spindle housing, and re-reassemble. Grease spindles twice a season.
@@t.d.mich.7064 Very good tip. Most people don't know about the part about removing the bearing seals.
Great video. Thanks for the clear and informative tutorial. I have my breaker bar and the 15/16 socket. Just waiting for the rain to stop to give it a try.
Good deal. Hope it goes smoothly for you. Happy mowing.
Sweet!
Thanks!
The c-clamp idea is really practical, much better than using my hand to hold the blade.
Glad you liked it.
Answered my basic question and showed some great ideas too. Thank you. Now I need to know how to reinstall the drive belt that jumped off today.
No problem, drive belts are no fun!
I have the Bronco...bought it new last year, and this sure helped me get an idea how to change the blades.
Yes, should be almost the exact same. Good luck with it!
Could not remove one of my blades just tried the clamp and block of wood and it worked great thanks for the great tip
Awesome, glad I could help!
the clamp is a great idea. I used it earlier because I could not get the nut loose without it.
Thanks. Glad it worked for you.
I know this is a really helpful video I was soliciting a guy to cut his yard and he declined but offered to pay me to change his riding lawn mower blade because he's old and doesn't want to do it this is going to help
Awesome, it shouldn't be too hard!
@@fixitFlip what do you think would be a fair price to charge someone to do thati was thinking 30
@@TrollHiddenCave That's pretty fair. I could do it under ten minutes. You probably could, too.
@@fixitFlip yeah he agreed I got to get some new sockets tomorrow hey have you like random funny videos check my channel out sometime
Flip makes it look easy. Thanks for the video.
No prob, Billy Bob
Good tip on the c clamp for sure The only thing I do differently is clean off the grass buildup before the new sharpass blades are already torqued on so I dont chop a hand or arm. Thats all.
Absolutely. I should have done that first. I did it that way this spring.
Thanks so much! That C-clamp tip saved me so much time with my John Deere D125 riding mower. I just mashed the subscribe button really hard....LOL. Great job with your channel. Keep em coming....
Ha ha. Mash that thing. Awesome, glad I could help! Appreciate the subscribe!
I just bought a used 2015 pony, original mulching blade was tore up, not even worth sharpening. I picked up the gator blades for it but was having trouble ( seems to be common ) with getting the old blades off, went to Harbor freight before I seen your video and picked up the same breaker bar as you then seen the C-Clamp idea.
Great video, thanks!
No problem! Hope you get that thing off!
@@fixitFlip went easy as pie thanks to your video, grass was a good 2.5', that Gator blade made a thick spread of finely mulched grass all over. No clumps! Gives me some time to get my dang weed whacker going!
Thanks again!
@@TheWabbit Awesome, man. I love hearing that! Glad they worked out for you!
Great video, I have the breaker bar but they are really stuck. Going to try the extra leverage with the pipe Thanks
@@mikehickey1091 No problem, hope you get it off. They can really get stuck sometimes.
That looked so old school. I use an Earthquake impact wrench on mine. Never taken the plug loose. I keep the keys out of the mower. Mine won't crank unless you're on the seat, so it can't in theory cut your hand off. I've had a few where guys never sharpen their blades, then I do it as you with a 3/4" drive breaker bar. It'll either come loose or snap off. Also the wood ramp looked like a lot of trouble. I use an 8 x 8. Got a 2 foot long piece as scrap at Lowe's. Got lucky on that find. The main ramp is poured concrete. The wooden one can move for different tire widths.
Sounds like you have a nice set up. I enjoy little projects like this so I didn’t mind making the ramps. And I know the chance of the mower starting is one in a million I just threw it in there just in case. And an impact will definitely get the job done. I was directing the video more for people who don’t know how to do it and probably don’t have an impact
Good set of videos for riding mower maintenance! I'm about to do alot of this to my mower. It's time. Thanks for putting these videos up!
No problem. Good luck with the project!
Your ramp idea is great. I will build one tomorrow. Thanks!
Thank you! Good luck with the build.
LOWE'S SELLS A TOOL THAT CLAMPS TO THE DECK AND STOPS BLADE
Thanks for the video
Just finished, and it was easy.
Great tip on the C-clamp
No problem. Glad I could help!
C clamp on point, quick and easy
Yessir.
This was a great video. Very informative with step by step instructions. Can't wait to try it out on my Craftsman riding mower.
Thank you! Good luck with it!
smart and to the point. Love the C-clamp trick. Will check out your other videos, and build this "ramp"!
Awesome, good luck with the build!
Perfect Video, I changed the blades in less than 10 minutes. Thanls
Wish I watched this a few weeks ago. Bought a new Mower and had a hell of a time getting the new blades off to put on the muching blades. Between them being so toruqed down and having a hard time stopping the blades from moving it wasa a royal pane, took me well over an hour. Great itdea!
Thank you! Hopefully it goes easier for you next time with the new tricks!
2021: Those wood ramps are more expensive than the blades....
Ha! Yes they are. I got this piece for free a few years ago luckily. Prices right now are stupid.
@@fixitFlip Where do you buy the wood ramps? I noticed in your belt video you jacked up the front. Can't a jack be used instead or is it not that safe? If I use a jack, what type of jack or where do i get it? Thanks for the wonderful video.
@@robinwenzcousinsandfamilyh3402 I made the wood ramps. Here is my tutorial on how to make them: ruclips.net/video/SJD6qVtz1uM/видео.html
great idea but I had a problem with the nut not coming off .I sprayed it with coke and WOW it worked .Soda really does work great and I then sprayed the under side of my deck to clean it and another surprise it cleaned that also .I don't drink soda but bought it just for this job .I tried everything else and remembered this from another poster on you tube so bought a can and ut it in a spray bottle and surprise surprise it does work
Weird. I've never heard of that before, but whatever works!
@@fixitFlip I know it removes rust ,I have used it on rust before .I guess soda is good for some things but makes you wonder what it does to a stomach .I figure why waste the left over so sprayed the under side of the deck to see what would happen .
@@sissymurphy9620 I have heard of people cleaning with it before. Makes you wonder why we drink that stuff.
Thank you, I’ll be doing this in the next few days.
👍🏻👍🏻 Good luck with it?
I bought a mower jack from HARBOR FREIGHT under $100 - 300lb capacity. work great and for other things also
That works as well. I love Harbor Freight!
Great video, I always dread trying to sharpen or replace my blades after the deck is on for the mowing season. The c-clamp idea is going to be put to use around here for sure. I love the ramp, usually I use a floor jack and then set the front on a couple of metal milk crates but this is great. New Subscriber......
Thank you sir. I think a lot of people use jacks and some kind of crate or prop. I just was tinkering around one day and kind of came up with the ramp idea. Thanks for the sub!
I like the looks of the ramps but the video wouldn't load, kept showing an error, maybe repost?
@@bowman321123 Hmm...weird, nobody has ever said that before.
Great minds think alike ! I use walmart plastic ramps at the back and then jack it on the front bracket and put jack stands under the front deck lift brackets..... That makes it level...Then I leave the jack in place so I have 3 point lift and then I shake the tractor to make sure it doesn't move ! I don't go under..I just reach under... Stopping the blades was my next project and I like your solution... Whether it will work on my 3 blade JD X320 I don't know... Might even try the clamp actually on the middle blade (remember to take it off !)....
Let me know if it works. I've never tried the clamps on a middle blade like that!
@armoredinnerjacket Great, glad it worked nice and easy for you!
Thank you for this tip! C clamp is an excellent idea!
Thank you!
Thank you for posting the ramps. I made a set and going to use today or tomorrow
No problem. I hope it works out well for you!