I've read elsewhere in OTT that the WSM for Kubota decks seem to recommend 450lbs/ft for most of the MMM decks. My 1/2" Dewalt pneumatic impact will do 650ft/lbs. I haven't found a 3/8" that will go above 350. If possible, I think I'll be blocking my blades with 2x4 and leaving mine on to sharpen. Just seems nearly impossible to get the torque right otherwise.
JK22,
PLEASE recheck those torque specs ! ! ! My SM for the 54" MMM has a spec of 72.3 to 86.8 ft lbs. I tighten mine to 75 ft lbs. Have had no problems with it in nearly 500 hrs of use.
Dave
Anyone with the initials J/K can't be all bad.... we forgive you your transgressions ....![]()
I purchased a Harbor Freight fancy 1000lb/ft impact to try and get my blades off my finish mower. I will certainly be putting some anti seize on the bolts when putting back on.. and torquing to proper value with hand torque wrench.
I remember as a kid we had a gear reducing truck lug tool. It had a 5' handle and a big head with gears. It was easy to move the lever, but was slow going.