Grading MX6 Blade Changes?

[rmonio]

Folks -

This is my first year to do the checkup on the MX6 and I'm wondering how I should go about safely elevating the unit so I can check the blades, etc., under there. The manual shows putting it on Jackstands, but I don't think I'll be doing it that way....

Any thoughts and best practices to share?

Thanks!

-Bob

 

[kennyd]

I would raise it with the 3PH, and put three or four jackstands under there to hold it up.
What's your issue with jackstands?

 

[rmonio]

My concern is that I didn't think they would be high enough for me to climb underneath and work.. is that not true?

-Bob

 

[kennyd]

I use jackstands to work under my car and truck all the time, Not sure why the MX6 would be any different.

 

[HillbillyFarmer]

I use three or four cement blocks on each side.
You don't need to get under it.

 

[RollTideRam]

My concern is that I didn't think they would be high enough for me to climb underneath and work.. is that not true?

-Bob

You need the bigger jackstands. JC

 

[rmonio]

Ok. I'll give it a try and see how things work out. Thanks.

-Bob

 

[Kahuna]

I use a 48 inch mechanical farm jack. The mower is still held by the 3 point hitch but you can raise it a little higher in the back for better clearence. If you still have safety concerns you can put blocks on the sides of the mower frame should there be an unlikely event where the 3 point hitch and jack fail at the same time.

 

[Jim_Fisher]

Folks -

This is my first year to do the checkup on the MX6 and I'm wondering how I should go about safely elevating the unit so I can check the blades, etc., under there. The manual shows putting it on Jackstands, but I don't think I'll be doing it that way....

Any thoughts and best practices to share?

Thanks!

-Bob

The nuts that secure the blades on my MX5 come off from the top, through an access hole on the right side of the deck. I suspect that yours do, too.

It's still a good idea to get under there and check for problems.

 

[rmonio]

I plan to. I chewed up some stuff last year and want to make sure that everything looks good for the spring.

-Bob