Mowing deck bolts

[JOHNTHOMAS]

JT-It's true, the shipping is more than the part. By the time I shopped around town for it, the savings of $3 wouldn't be worth the time, so I went ahead and ordered it online today.

It was clear that you already have what you need. You probably realize the info. I posted is simply for the benefit of others who may be considering their options. It is a good idea. Thanks for sharing it. Next time I take the blades off I'll be able to save a little time. Time seems to be as valuable a commodity as money these days. Every bit helps.

Time was the reason I had to buy locally. I wasn't willing to wait 3 to 4 days to get it. I let my fingers find it and had my wife pick it up when she drove past Advance. Internet showed Lowe's had it for under $9 but that would have required another mile out of the way. I believe in options and I appreciate members on this post telling where and for how much something can be bought. The one on Amazon that you referenced is probably a better socket for the more frequent user. I think it's made for air impact wrenches.

 

[SCtractorguy]

Well, I almost got around to sharpening the blades on my 2230. Then I found a new demo 2350 on a local lot with full warrantee.

The dealer is doing a fullservice on and and it should be delivered within the next few days. Now I don't have to sharpen the blades for at least another year!!! :laughing:

 

[Tom_H]

I use....the belt sander to sharpen ... [the] blades.

Interesting. What size and material type (sand, carbide, micro-diamond) grit? I use an angle grinder, which goes quite fast, but sometimes too fast, perhaps taking off more material than I want.

It never occured to me to use a belt sander, as I figured that was too slow. I can see how it would keep a more planar bevel face though, than the angle grinder. Maybe I could rough with the angle grinder and finish with the belt sander...Hmmmm.......

Yea, would appreciate knowing grit type and size. Thanks in advance.

 

[Water Boy]

Well, on my 33'' cub cadet walk behind that I use for the rental property, I don't even take the blades off. Dremel makes an attachment that sharpens the blades right on the mower. Only bad part is you can't tell if they are balanced, but I have never had any problem.


WB

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Well, on my 33'' cub cadet walk behind that I use for the rental property, I don't even take the blades off. Dremel makes an attachment the sharpens the blades right on the mower. Only bad part is you can't tell if they are balanced, but I have never had any problem.


WB

Is this what your talking about? Does it grind down enough to take the nicks out of the blade? How do you get it under the mowing deck? How many blades will it do? Had this for a few years but never got it out of the package, yet? This is the picture with my new blades installed.

 

[Water Boy]

Yes, it will grind the big nicks out, just takes a while. it will usually do both of my blades before I have to get a new stone. I just prop up my mower, but if you have the deck off, it should be pretty easy. Maybe you could put it on some ramps to avoid taking off the deck, but that sounds a little iffy.

WB

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Yes, it will grind the big nicks out, just takes a while. it will usually do both of my blades before I have to get a new stone. I just prop up my mower, but if you have the deck off, it should be pretty easy. Maybe you could put it on some ramps to avoid taking off the deck, but that sounds a little iffy.

WB

I've got a little push mower that I'll use it on since you say it works well. I've already swapped out the 3 blades on my deck with new ones and have the old ones ready to sharpen off of the deck. I've also got a front end loader to raise it off the ground if I were going to do it on the deck. Thanks.

 

[DGS]

That's (1 3/16") what Kubota mechanic said they use in a 6pt only not 12 point. Guess the 30MM is the exact and the 1 3/16" is close enough if 6 point. Don't have either but going to have wife pick up a 30MM 12 point since that's what they (Advance Auto) shows they have on internet for $8.19. So for $60 for blades and $8.19 for socket I can start cutting grass again instead of just breaking it.

You will be much better with the 6pt socket because there will be no chance for it to slip as opposed to that 12pt which willslip if there are even small imperfections on the bolt-nut.
It's all I have used for the last 35yrs and it doesn't give me any worries at all.
One other thing John try to use a torque wrench instead of the air gun as they can tighten up so much that sometimes the nuts- bolts may have to be torched off. Don't ask me how I know LOL.
Regards
DGS

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

You will be much better with the 6pt socket because there will be no chance for it to slip as opposed to that 12pt which willslip if there are even small imperfections on the bolt-nut.
It's all I have used for the last 35yrs and it doesn't give me any worries at all.
One other thing John try to use a torque wrench instead of the air gun as they can tighten up so much that sometimes the nuts- bolts may have to be torched off. Don't ask me how I know LOL.
Regards
DGS

Your several days to late. Done bought the exact size 12pt 30 MMM and if fit perfect and not the least bit worried, To late on the air wrench, done done it and will never go back. I don't have a torque wrench anymore and haven't had one in 20 years and have never missed it. But thanks.

 

[Tom_H]

I've also got a front end loader to raise it off the ground if I were going to do it on the deck.

John, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell me you put jack stands under the axles or blocks under the wheels before you crawl under there!!!