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I think I should replace the blade on my electric lawn mower; it is badly nicked and cuts ragged.
Do I just get one the same length from a hardware store, and loosen the nuts and bolts and replace it?
Does a new blade have to be sharpened with a whetstone to remove the factory paint?
If so, how do I do that? I have a hand whetstone.
Thanks for any good advice out there.

Just get a blade of the same length and bolt it on. Nothing more required. Just make sure you get it on right side down - sounds silly but wouldn't beleive how many people install blades upside down.

2007-05-11 12:36:21 by responder

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I have a 1987 model Snapper rear engine rider and I have a replacement engine ordered for it. I have been told that there is a keyway at the end of the shaft coming out of the [vertical] engine. If I remove the mounting bolts, will the engine slip off of the top of the pulleys, or how much work will be involved? I am somewhat of an auto tech, but when it comes to small engine replacement, I'm starting from scratch. It's an 11 hp vertical Briggs engine. Any advice is appreciated!! Thanks in advance!!

Swapping engines on a scale of 1-10 is probably around a 5 - not hard, but theres some stuff involved. The rear engined tractor is a bit tougher, with all the mechanicals located at the back, but it can be done with normal tools.
First off id reccomend taking photos/drawings of linkages/belt paths/ect before taking anything off, to help with reassembly.
The wires from the starter motor, and charging system need to be unhooked, the fuel lines ( gas should be drained out) and throttle/choke cables need to be unhooked, since the old motor is no good, id drain the oil out of it ( ive tipped one over- its a mess!) to be on the safe side. Pretty much the only thing left is removing the motor mount bolts, it might be easier to either jack it up and block it or since its a Snapper - it could be stood on end and easily unbolted. The motor and drive plate/pulley should come out thru the chassis.
Once the motor is off the tractor, you'll have to remove the pulley/plate to put on new motor, theres a small allenhead screw holding it on the motor- loosen that , it might be a bit tough to pull off, but it will.
When putting on the new motor, use a light coating of never seize on the engine crank end, so if it needs removing later- itll come off easier. Remount the motor back on the chassis, and reattach all the linkages/hoses. Id suggest a good high quality SAE 30 motor oil and using a new fuel filter on the fuel line. The only thing that might be a problem is the charging system wire - you might have to splice it, depending on the wires from the motor and chassis. After the first mowing- to be sure , just recheck all the engine mount bolts- check it over.

2007-08-27 22:47:44 by DP

I have misplaced my set of keys for my MTD lawn mower and desperately need to start it. I don't think it has a pull-start option. Can I buy replacement keys? Are all ignition keys the same for MTD lawn mowers? If not, what other options do I have?

Check your owners manual if you have one it should have the replacment part numbers you need.Or try your local power equipment dealer and see if they can help.

2008-12-13 21:24:26 by KerryS

I'm a newbie here and I need help. ..I have a John Deere 42" riding lawn mower. I am trying to replace the blades because I thought one was bent. I got the correct replacement blades, but notice that the blade will not clear the mower deck around the discharge area and is rubbing on metal. I know I can't use the mower in this condition. Any ideas? Thanks....

Check your mandrel. the part that the blade is attached to, you might have a bent unit. It would gouge the ground or look uneven on the cut.
If its bent you'll need to replace or realign it. You may have hit something like a rock or raised piece of ground.

2009-08-23 11:54:17 by cubby

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Its a Push model. Thanks.

sears.com should have that, maybe even ebay

2009-06-22 11:05:46 by William B