Torque Spec for Gator Blades

[TractorLarry]

I have a set of Gators coming for my 48" Model 317 Deck.

Anyone know the torque spec for these blades on this deck? I would prefer they stay in place

-Larry

 

[JSharp]

It should be the same as with the standard blades...

 

[TractorLarry]

Cool. And that is....

-Larry

 

[Fordlords]

Tight LOL.....

Go to at least 80 ft/lbs, and then there should be no fear of them loosening.

-Fordlords-

 

[lopezian]

When I picked up new blades for my brush hog I asked what kind of torque wrench I should use to get them to the appropriate ft-lbs. The counter guy laughed and said "just tighted the s**t out of them". That exactly what I did and it has worked out fine.

 

[TractorLarry]

Thanks for the info!

-Larry

 

[ducati996]

However too tight and your crush your bearings - like using air guns at 500 ft lbs

 

[TractorLarry]

I bought a set of torque wrenches (1/2", 3/8" ft/pound and a 3/8" in/pound) when sears had them on sale, so I'm all set there. I'll probably use the impact to remove the nuts, but never to install them.

Thanks!

-Larry

However too tight and your crush your bearings - like using air guns at 500 ft lbs

 

[TractorLarry]

Ok, I can be silly sometimes.

I forgot that when my sister gave me the tractor, she also gave me a 1" tall stack of documentation including all the manuals (tractor, deck, etc...) purchase receipts, maintenance receipts, etc...

According to the deck manual the proper torque spec is 90-110 ft/lbs.

Pully nut torque is 50-60 ft/lbs.

So, there ya go. RTFM (when you remember you have it)

Thanks all!

-Larry

 

[Fordlords]

Let us know how the Gators work with your deck. Chances are good you will love them, I think I said before they are a innovative product that work really well for most mower decks.

-Fordlords-