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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  • @IzakLuna
    @IzakLuna5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad I could help. Hope it works for ya. I think it will!

  • @IzakLuna

    @IzakLuna

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's what I like to hear! Glad it worked for ya!

  • @rauljuarez3884

    @rauljuarez3884

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was gonna make a rude remark about the ramp but I like cramps part... cause I have a ride mower 😂😂😂😂

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well thanks for not making the rude remark. There are enough on here already. lol

  • @ameliathompson3751
    @ameliathompson375110 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    10 ай бұрын

    That's awesome! I'm glad I could help. No problem and great work!

  • @matthewkusters1887
    @matthewkusters1887 Жыл бұрын

    The ramps are truly cool. Finally a good, sensible, regular dude fixing his mower type video.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha ha, thanks for the kind words!

  • @bradkaplon2346
    @bradkaplon23462 ай бұрын

    Your c clamp idea is a game changer! Thank you!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 ай бұрын

    You're welcome! Glad it helped!

  • @sheris8384
    @sheris83842 жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem and good tip!

  • @BOSSwky

    @BOSSwky

    11 ай бұрын

    It’s nice to see that there are other females that work on their own stuff…. #girlpower 💪🏽

  • @ldiaz
    @ldiazАй бұрын

    This was gold. Thank you very much. I didn’t want to take the whole thing out just to change the blades. First time lawn mower user here

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    Ай бұрын

    No problem, glad I could help!

  • @auggied6760
    @auggied67603 ай бұрын

    It's great to watch a video made by someone who knows what he is doing and describes the process in detail.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words.

  • @karenbearden6198
    @karenbearden6198 Жыл бұрын

    Everybody needs a hero. Today, you are mine, thank you for showing me how to do this!!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣 Not all heroes wear capes. No problem.

  • @carenharris863
    @carenharris8634 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @clarkconway8796
    @clarkconway87962 жыл бұрын

    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 KZread 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!!!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, and no problem, Clark! Glad to hear it!

  • @ajscott1293
    @ajscott12933 жыл бұрын

    Dude the c clamp with the piece of 2x4 is genius! Good job bro!!!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir!

  • @jameswalker1210
    @jameswalker12103 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @KarlaLopez2014
    @KarlaLopez20142 жыл бұрын

    Perfect Video, I changed the blades in less than 10 minutes. Thanls

  • @nanajegiduturi5408
    @nanajegiduturi54084 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. Me and my nine year old tried to get the second blade for 30 to 45 minutes and we couldn’t get it. Stopped and prayed. Praise the Lord. We watched your video that C clamp method was the best way to do it and we did it in few minutes. Blessings to you and your family. Proverbs 3:1-6.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 ай бұрын

    This comment warmed my heart. So glad I could help. And I looked up the verse. Great verse.

  • @B-Reel929
    @B-Reel9294 жыл бұрын

    Damn near cut my pinky off trying to hold the blades and after watching the vids i now have a level deck, mower ramps, new blades, and 10 fingers. Thanks bud. Good vids

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's what I like to hear. Glad I could help, man. Happy mowing.

  • @stevebrighttheblackguitar653
    @stevebrighttheblackguitar6532 жыл бұрын

    I actually did it late yesterday and all went very well. Removed as you suggested and resharpened and reinstalled. Thanks for the lesson. Gook me about an hour. I'm an old guy, 74, but got it done.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem and nice job getting the project done! Always feels good to a job like this done on your own!

  • @miketipton5001

    @miketipton5001

    2 жыл бұрын

    A floor jack and impact gun will do the same

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@miketipton5001 That's correct. I use an impact in many of my mower videos.

  • @williamhogg7830
    @williamhogg78303 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a bronco and I watched EVERYTHING you did. You are a GOOD TEACHER. CHEERS!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, William! I appreciate the kind words and glad I could help. Cheers!

  • @frankpemberton4116
    @frankpemberton4116 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you and glad I could help!

  • @user-nh8cf3ui7e
    @user-nh8cf3ui7e Жыл бұрын

    May 29, 23. Thank you so much. I am a 64 yr old woman who likes to do thing's myself. This morning while mowing the belt came off my troy bronco. You did a fantastic job explaining how to put it back on. Thank you from Shelby MT!!!!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    Жыл бұрын

    No problem! Glad you got it fixed!

  • @jimbo4net
    @jimbo4netАй бұрын

    Having the same type and model as yours saved me from a lot doubt to which direction I needed to go ===> Clockwise to loosen, Counter-clockwise to tighten though I had to use a six foot metal pole to finally break them free! Thanks a bunch!!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    Ай бұрын

    6-foot pole! That's impressive!

  • @pwalms65
    @pwalms655 жыл бұрын

    Hey man, cant thank you enough for this video. I ran over a bbq grill grate and it was wrapped around blade shaft. I didn't have anything to cut it away and fought with trying to get the blade nut off for 15 min before coming inside and finding this video. You bailed me out of a bad situation and I really appreciate you.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey, no problem, glad I could help. Sorry you ran that over. We've all be there before. I've sure hit a few things in my day. When you cut a lot it happens.

  • @testpilot77
    @testpilot775 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. I've had a riding mower for 10 years, but still learned handy tricks from you. Thank you for posting this.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you for the compliment! I'm glad I could help.

  • @ronhenson7167
    @ronhenson7167Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. The homemade ramps and C clamp are great ideas. The major things I do differently is 1) to have a jack stand under the mower for safety reasons. And 2) clean the mower deck while the old blades are off and before the new ones are installed. It makes cleaning the deck easier and safer. The blades are not in the way and there is no worry about being cut by the blades. Always wear eye protection and gloves. PEACE.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    Ай бұрын

    Both good ideas. I have no idea why I did the cleaning with the blades on. I always do it after they are off. 95 degree heat may have affected my brain lol.

  • @debmcgee9016
    @debmcgee901610 ай бұрын

    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 🤞

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    10 ай бұрын

    You've got this! Let me know if you have any questions!

  • @debmcgee9016

    @debmcgee9016

    10 ай бұрын

    @@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 😫

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    10 ай бұрын

    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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4mbmJOSm8aXYaQ.html@@debmcgee9016

  • @terrystewart3355
    @terrystewart33554 жыл бұрын

    You helped me with a simple question I had concerning this matter, AND surprised me with an idea I much needed. I am a very mechanical guy and changing the blades seemed very straight forward, but I didn't know if the threads were left or right hand. (I reflect back to the midsize Dodges of the mid sixties). You cleared that up. What surprised me was your "C" clamp idea! Great job young man, and wonderfully clear auditory! Thank you immensely!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you very much for the compliment! I truly appreciate it. And glad I could help!

  • @randynickels7363
    @randynickels73635 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, sir. I appreciate the kind words. Glad I could help.

  • @jimmyowens86
    @jimmyowens865 жыл бұрын

    Flip, very impressed with setting a C-clamp to block the blade turning. That was the only problem I had encountered to doing that task myself. I sprung for a hydralic jack and stands for other car related jobs. I like your wooden stands too.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I appreciate it! Your jack and stands will come in hand plenty down the road I'm sure.

  • @dobimike3745
    @dobimike37454 жыл бұрын

    Seemed pretty straight forward but you happen to have my exact unit so a rolled the clip. Low and behold.....there's the "C" clamp blade stop. An old dog learns a new trick. I am most grateful sir.......thank you for posting.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great! I am glad you found something useful. Happy mowing!

  • @fuckingcadillac1
    @fuckingcadillac13 жыл бұрын

    This video literally saved the day! Perfect detail and step by step. Thank you!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem, glad I could help!

  • @Briantpatterson
    @Briantpatterson2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! Straight to the job and get it done. No long narrative like reading a recipe online. I stumbled through it but came to check which direction I need to turn the nuts to detach the blade. Good work bro!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir. That’s what I am shooting for! Skip the mumbo jumbo! 👍🏻

  • @Briantpatterson

    @Briantpatterson

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fixitFlip wish to had one on tightening the belt!

  • @thatalaskaguy
    @thatalaskaguy5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this! I just swapped the blades on my Troy Built Pony and was having a hell of a time getting the nut loose until I watched your video.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    No problem, glad I could help.

  • @CityThatCannotBeCaptured
    @CityThatCannotBeCaptured5 жыл бұрын

    Wow such a smooth operation and complete and clear instructions. Brilliant. Thanks.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    What a great compliment! Thank you!

  • @stevesplace7230
    @stevesplace72305 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Fix. This is an awesome video. Loved your attention to safety! Many great tips, very well explained and super camera work.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks for the compliments!

  • @cecilburton2267
    @cecilburton22675 жыл бұрын

    The C clamp method worked, i was not having any success with one of my blades this and a break bar saved my butt. IT WORKS

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good, glad it worked for you!

  • @sftballjunkie41
    @sftballjunkie414 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Hope it works out for you!

  • @rdleahey
    @rdleahey Жыл бұрын

    This video really helped me by making me realize I was a moo-ron. I bought a blade-blocking clamp specifically designed for mowers. It worked fine on my little mower, but I have a heck of a time keeping it in place on my big 30” self-propelled TORO walk-behind. Now I realize that the clamp is nothing but a C clamp, and they come in any size you want. My life has just been made a bit easier!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help. Harbor Freight has good prices on all sizes of c clamps. That's where I get mine.

  • @macsloan58
    @macsloan584 жыл бұрын

    Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks. I always used the 2x4 to stop the blade. The clamp is great.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great. Glad I could help.

  • @chuckmayoification
    @chuckmayoification4 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I'm sure that lift does the job as well! Th C-clamp trick comes in handy.

  • @Doctorhamfat
    @Doctorhamfat5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Flip. Common sense and no drama - and it works!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 👍🏻

  • @BoomDocs14K
    @BoomDocs14K5 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I appreciate the kind words! It should work just fine on the Bronco!

  • @edlane1883
    @edlane18833 жыл бұрын

    Great ideas and demo! This is a chore that I hate, but you just made it a lot easier for me.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad I could help.

  • @nottyash100
    @nottyash1003 жыл бұрын

    I liked the fact he mentioned the nut size, I can now check if I have a socket etc that size good video thank you

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I try to be as helpful as possible.

  • @darkstar2527
    @darkstar25273 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the clamp idea, this saved the day and about an hours frustration trying to get the left blade off.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem. Glad I could help!

  • @donaldgervais1836
    @donaldgervais18364 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip of using a clamp to stabilize the blade. Great idea. I was really struggling to remove the blade using a block. Clamp made it easy

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great, glad I could help.

  • @johngonzalez4934
    @johngonzalez49345 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I did this and it worked perfect! Thanks man.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help. Love hearing things like this!

  • @jackyd1917
    @jackyd19175 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    No problem. Glad I could help.

  • @UnderTheBigOak
    @UnderTheBigOak4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    No problem. Good luck with the project!

  • @Pjsev
    @Pjsev3 жыл бұрын

    I have the Bronco...bought it new last year, and this sure helped me get an idea how to change the blades.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, should be almost the exact same. Good luck with it!

  • @VPOL2112
    @VPOL21122 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mv-eg1wt
    @mv-eg1wt3 жыл бұрын

    Darn good stuff....c-clamp and ramps are excellent and great for people like me that have initiative but little imagination. Thanks.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha thank you, I appreciate it!

  • @eliwindsor7799
    @eliwindsor77994 жыл бұрын

    I was putting off on sharping blades - no more. This looks easy and I can't wait to do it today!!!! Thanks

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Hope it goes smoothly for you.

  • @jaimegriffith5515
    @jaimegriffith55153 жыл бұрын

    Helped my husband out so much!!! Thank you for sharing your idea👍👍

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem I'm glad I was able to help!

  • @matthewcon
    @matthewcon5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help. Happy mowing!

  • @billypreston12
    @billypreston124 жыл бұрын

    Great video, right to the point! One thing I find when it comes to cleaning the grass off the bottom of the deck, is after you scrape all the grass off, spray the underside of the deck with some WD40, it will make it easier to remove the grass and keep it cleaner and help with rusting from the wet grass, think of it like spraying cooking spray on a frying pan to help prevent sticking, I have been doing it for years and it works like a charm:) One again thanks for making this excellent video.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the compliment and good tip with the WD40!

  • @Azimuth-jy9vi

    @Azimuth-jy9vi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I clean my mower after every cutting and I apply WD-40 to the entire mower minus the belts of course. WD stands for Water Displacement and it keeps the mower from holding moister that causes rust and sticky parts. WD also keeps the mower clean and shiny!

  • @DarthCorvus

    @DarthCorvus

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s a damn good tip. Thanks!

  • @johnraytalamante3881
    @johnraytalamante38813 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 ай бұрын

    Awesome, and no problem. Glad I could help!

  • @artisgrayson5328
    @artisgrayson53283 жыл бұрын

    I really love this video!!! I got a new Troy-Bilt Bronco which didn't come with the mulch kit so I ordered one and the installation process included removing the mower deck!!! Oh Hell No! There has to be a better way! and "Voila" I ran across your video!!! Brilliant..Thank you so much!!!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words and glad it helped!

  • @texasgemtree
    @texasgemtree5 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @77Avadon77

    @77Avadon77

    4 жыл бұрын

    Use a cheater bar or impact driver

  • @realpatriot5896

    @realpatriot5896

    4 жыл бұрын

    Buy a Fenix headlamp! You will thank me later!

  • @Azimuth-jy9vi

    @Azimuth-jy9vi

    3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @texasgemtree

    @texasgemtree

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@77Avadon77 that IS a cheater bar what I did.

  • @scotsmanofnewengland7713
    @scotsmanofnewengland77132 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem. And yes, the anti seize is a great idea.

  • @dc6496
    @dc64962 ай бұрын

    Heck ye bro!Thanks a milly,im the most un mechanic person walking and doing this tomorrow now.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 ай бұрын

    Ha ha, no problem. You got this!

  • @bwood3793
    @bwood37933 жыл бұрын

    Just watched your video and applied. Worked like a charm thanks dude!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, that's what I like to hear!

  • @davekulberg3215
    @davekulberg32156 жыл бұрын

    I like the ramp! Great idea.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @stevensaldutti2408
    @stevensaldutti24085 жыл бұрын

    C clamp: awesome idea. I came just to figure out which way to turn the freaking wrench! So, clearly, I needed all the recommendations you made. Thanks, man!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha, glad I could help!

  • @georgefromtexas4631

    @georgefromtexas4631

    4 жыл бұрын

    The nut is tightened the opposite of what you're used to. Lefty Tighty - Righty Loosey.

  • @stevensaldutti2408

    @stevensaldutti2408

    4 жыл бұрын

    George from Texas cool, thanks man.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@stevensaldutti2408 It's the same as any other nut. Righty tighty Lefty loosey.

  • @stevensaldutti2408

    @stevensaldutti2408

    4 жыл бұрын

    I get that, but when it's upside down I sorts second guess myself.

  • @mountainrealtordave9387
    @mountainrealtordave93874 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good deal. Hope it goes smoothly for you. Happy mowing.

  • @terraman11
    @terraman114 жыл бұрын

    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....

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha. Mash that thing. Awesome, glad I could help! Appreciate the subscribe!

  • @diannecoy5373
    @diannecoy53734 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the idea , i was originally goong to jack it up and put cinder blocks under th front . the hell with taking the deck off !!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    No problem!

  • @DownRange90
    @DownRange905 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, excellent video.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @daxloth5391
    @daxloth53912 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Never did this before, this helped and was a simple task. Mower feels brand new again

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem and glad I could help.

  • @thelexwins1373
    @thelexwins13734 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid for the DIY people! I literally just did this while I was watching it! 👌🏻

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, that's what I love to hear!!

  • @mohammadpourheydarian5877
    @mohammadpourheydarian58775 жыл бұрын

    smart and useful move. Thank you.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @malaross
    @malaross5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Good video!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @billrnlaw
    @billrnlaw4 жыл бұрын

    first time I changed mine. Thanks to your video, easy and great tips. Appreciate it.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, glad I could help.

  • @curreyj4972
    @curreyj49724 жыл бұрын

    Thanks your video made it so much easier. I really needed the block and clamp to get it done. Well done!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great, glad you got it done. It always feels nice to do something yourself.

  • @algorel4763
    @algorel47635 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks and good idea!

  • @Justin-fq7vj

    @Justin-fq7vj

    2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @juanrrobledo89
    @juanrrobledo892 жыл бұрын

    Easy to understand step by step instructions, lawn looked pretty good, thanks

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem. Thanks for the kind words.

  • @westernexpanse4650
    @westernexpanse46504 ай бұрын

    I’m really glad I watched this. The c-clamp made it so much easier. Thanks!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 ай бұрын

    No problem. Glad I could help.

  • @prwhite1gmail
    @prwhite1gmail9 ай бұрын

    I just finished changing my blades after making ramp using your video. EVERYTHING was super easy and you are to be thanked. I made an addition to the four ramp pieces, I cut an old leather belt into8" pieces and screwed them on the side of the ramps. It makes it so easy to move them around my garage. Thanks again!!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    9 ай бұрын

    Great idea with the addition. No problem and glad I could help!

  • @426superbee4
    @426superbee46 жыл бұрын

    Have a happy and safe 4th of July bud> cheers man

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir!

  • @duenge
    @duenge5 жыл бұрын

    Always meant to get a breaker bar for this job. Spent too many years wailing on a combination wrench with a hammer. Time for a Harbor Freight run..

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's where I got mine. 👍👍

  • @railrider4745

    @railrider4745

    5 жыл бұрын

    duenge u can double ur wrenches for leverage. 🙄

  • @772amanda237
    @772amanda2374 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    That should work! Thanks for the sub!

  • @Russianriverlover
    @Russianriverlover4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the post. This is MUCH better than the instructions in the Operator's Manual.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    No problem. Glad I could help.

  • @erhilliii
    @erhilliii5 жыл бұрын

    I like the C clamp & block of wood Idea, time for me to change/ sharpen my blades also, I may try the Gator blades also, heard alott about them, I have a Snapper Z turn mower, your idea should make things much easier.....

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    I've been very happy with the gator blades. Snapper Z turn, very nice!! Hope it makes things easier for you.

  • @Azimuth-jy9vi
    @Azimuth-jy9vi3 жыл бұрын

    I always add anti seize on the threads of the spindle shaft and where the blade touches the nut and the spindle. This facilitates easy removal the next time you need to remove the nut.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, that's always a good idea as well!

  • @chriskent7634
    @chriskent76343 жыл бұрын

    Great tips. The clamp trick worked great. Thanks. You turned an hour job into about twenty minutes.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem!

  • @dynasty4851
    @dynasty48515 жыл бұрын

    You are a money savor! Thanks for your knowledge. I'm so subscribing to your channel!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @smoki2515
    @smoki25155 жыл бұрын

    Very useful information. I bought my first riding lawn mower 2 years ago and I have always done my own maintenance on my push mowers, so I was wondering the best way to take the blades off and sharpen them.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @gerritnijland6835

    @gerritnijland6835

    5 жыл бұрын

    ?m

  • @barney6888
    @barney68885 жыл бұрын

    Now that's a neat and tidy lawn fit for Hank Hill, I tell ya what

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @jerrymccurry9372

    @jerrymccurry9372

    5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    That works too!

  • @user-ym1ul8qp3f
    @user-ym1ul8qp3f5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Just finished, and it was easy. Great tip on the C-clamp

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    No problem. Glad I could help!

  • @jroyero
    @jroyero2 жыл бұрын

    BY FAR BEST VIDEO ON THIS..i will follow it to the T. I get mine soon

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words.

  • @daddydawg1902
    @daddydawg19024 жыл бұрын

    Great Video, Precise and Informative Flip! Thanks for the Clip. I really need to make one of those Ramps! Is there a clip for that?

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! There sure is a video for that. Right here is a tutorial on how to make them: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hX54mNOPpN2XpbA.html

  • @DRMadeIt
    @DRMadeIt5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, sir

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @ericsmith-sx8xi
    @ericsmith-sx8xi Жыл бұрын

    I like it that your mower, truck,and shirt match. Good video.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha ha, I wish I could say I planned that.

  • @mikegrant8490
    @mikegrant84904 жыл бұрын

    Your ramp idea is great. I will build one tomorrow. Thanks!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Good luck with the build.

  • @teresarhodes3845
    @teresarhodes3845 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    Жыл бұрын

    So sorry to hear about your husband. But I'm glad I was able to help in some small way!

  • @cesaryndiozurita9326
    @cesaryndiozurita93265 жыл бұрын

    That help me lot only i need is the lawnmower 😀

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha, that helps!

  • @BlueMoiraine
    @BlueMoiraine3 жыл бұрын

    smart and to the point. Love the C-clamp trick. Will check out your other videos, and build this "ramp"!

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, good luck with the build!

  • @samuelkenan8837
    @samuelkenan88372 ай бұрын

    That c clamp truck is fantastic 🔥

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ScorpioJSG
    @ScorpioJSG6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    6 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @ohioh111b111y
    @ohioh111b111y5 жыл бұрын

    great video. We used the C clamp method after trying at least 5 other ways that kept moving and shifting. THANKS FOR THE TIP !

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    5 жыл бұрын

    No problem, glad it helped!

  • @peterandkodiak9762
    @peterandkodiak97622 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your inventive skill and imagination with the application of home made accessories. This video gets my vote! A+

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot! I appreciate the A+

  • @johnmccarthy2152
    @johnmccarthy21523 жыл бұрын

    This was a great video. Very informative with step by step instructions. Can't wait to try it out on my Craftsman riding mower.

  • @fixitFlip

    @fixitFlip

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Good luck with it!

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