How to EASILY replace the blade and blade adapter on your push mower.
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Welcome back to Chickanic! Have you check your blade lately? Today we go over how to safely remove and replace your lawnmower blade, is your blade adapter broken and how to get the correct parts.
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I've been doing small engine work for over 25 years. Learned a lot from repair manuals and started working on friends and neighbors mowers and trimmers making a little extra money on side. I love this kind of work. Its challenging to me. I love your videos and sometimes I learn something new or different.
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Hi I Thank it is awesome to see a lady mechanic helping others. Your videos are nice and thorough,not leaving anything out. Keep up the good work!🤠 Thank you Mike
Something I don’t change that often but good to have these reminders for when I do. Happy fourth 🇺🇸
They say you can't teach an old dog a new trick; but let it be known you can teach an old man new ways to work on lawn mowers. Just so you know I learn something(s) from all of your videos. please continue teaching. by the way, love your patriotism .
Liked your video immensely, great point on block of wood! Mine’s a little more complicated because I have a blade stop on mine. Sure would like a video for that type of mower.
Much respect for the ladies that can and will work on things. Kudos to you ma'am 👏.
When you were talking about when you have to change the blade which way to tilt the lawn mower, the one I come up with is to always point the spark plug up in the air that way the oil won't ever run out the exhaust or into the carburetor and the opposite of the spark plug is always the flat part of the engine or the dipstick usually goes in. Cuz in my younger years of working on small engines I had no idea that the oil would run into the carburetor or out the exhaust so lesson learned. Something else I have always done is put just a little high temperature grease or anti-seize on the end of my finger and smeared it on the inside of the blade adapter that way if you ever have to take it off again it comes off easy. Anyways, I enjoy your videos like always.
Great presenter - while knowledgeable and experienced in small engine repairs, doesn’t come off as typical know-it-all. Enjoy hearing explanations about how parts function and which common fail points to look for. As none of my lawn equipment is less than 20 years old (my Trac-Vac was built in 1978 and our “new” snowblower is from 1995) appreciate maintenance tips. Don’t believe modern stuff being made better (except for B/O stuff perhaps), keeping old stuff running good ecological choice.
I wasn't aware that could be a problem, but now I know... Thank you for this educational video, Bri!
I have used a block of wood a couple times but usually just try to hold on tight. I imagine that you see many messed up blades and so forth in your business. I always take the time to police up the yard first. Thanks for this video as it showed me how much easier it would be if I had a table to work from.
I truly love the removing the spark plug completely. That is an amazing idea!!! I'm going to instruct people that way from now on. Thanks for a great safety tip. I have actually had mowers come in that wouldn't run because the key had sheared in the blade adapter. Replace the blade and adapter and everything was right as rain. Gotta love the super light aluminum flywheels on some engines.
Too much chance of debris getting in the combustion chamber. Just take the wire off to disable the engine.
@@davidmorse8432 you would have to try pretty hard to get something into the combustion chamber like that. I just pull the wire but for some people I like the idea of telling them to pull the plug then there is no chance of an issue. I would rather risk the tiny chance of something getting into the cylinder that would likely blow through on start up where it's a four stroke not a two stroke, than have someone get injured
Your right ! A friend of my pull only the cable, on an old machine, the cable return to the plug and don't get aware of that, the thing start, loss a finger.
There are others that want to imitate you but don't come close with the proper content and sound advice. Keep up the great work.
I appreciate that!
Thank you Chick, really appreciate your simple tips, and didn't realize not to tip mower from side to side! and happy 4th of July to you and yours!
Using the table is a great idea. So much easier on the back. Great video Bri. 👍😊
Excellent video. I have seen several of your videos, and you are a great mechanic with great advice. I am subscribing. Thanks.
Thank you for your time to help people
I know my blade is dull and needs replacing. Thanks for the great attention to details.
Thanks for all your insight, I have worked on all kinds of mowers, and my weed eater (McCulloch mac 60 1980 model) thanks to you it is running strong again. You most likely think why waste your time on that! My father in-law gave it to me in 1985 and he is now gone but this weed trimmer I call Grandpa. I had a problem with the ignition coil and you showed me the business card method and I'm so glad that I checked the spark with a large gap (.060 v8 plug) it jumped it and nice blue spark! gapped and installed the correct spark plug and away we go so thank you for helping me with Grandpa means a lot to me. This means you can teach an old dog new tricks! Your Great!
We're all in love with you and your videos.
Nice videos. Thanks for all the tips and step by step instruction.
blades up !!! my 30” toro turf master has the stars on the spindle., got new high lift blades, now it bags great, even think northwest grass
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!! Love you material, keep it up!
Great information, I'm just beginning to learn about lawnmower repair.
After 30+ years of teaching small engine repair and seeing literally 100’s of mowers, I can definitely say that the #1 place to apply never seize is the pto end of the crankshaft along with the threads on the bolt that holds the blade to the adapter. The acid from the grass along with the moisture are drawn into the hole in the blade adapter by capillary action and in most cases will freeze the blade adapter to the crankshaft so tight that heat from an oxy acetylene torch and a gear puller will be required to remove it. ALWAYS assemble small engine parts with anti seize.
Truck mechanic here : 100% right!
Anti seize that stuff! And that 1/2" impact will tear that UP! 3/8ths is the biggest thing you should touch the mower with.
Exactly, and torque that Bolt !
I am "frozen so tight... etc." IF i choose to put the torch to it; please advise on this: do I heat just the adapter, if possible, then try to freeze it, or just wrestle the hot adapter off? Any clue? Why bother? To try to straighten the shaft and to put on a new adapter. Old side of the road
B & S. never should have started, but into it so deep now, I'm interested in HOW to get the adapter off.
@@DScottDay I always heated the adapter, but before starting the torch have your puller adjusted to fit from the adapter to whatever you are using in the end of the crankshaft ( bolt, piece of shafting, or etc.). It would help greatly if you center drilled or at least put a dimple in the end of whatever you are using to pull the adapter over as most pullers have some sort of projection to fit in center drilled holes used in production of shaft type items. Whatever you are using remember that the adapter must slide over it. You can assemble this puller setup and put tension on it before starting the torch so you are not fumbling around with hot metal parts, but try and keep heat away from the puller jaws. Use a big torch tip. A small rosebud tip would be ideal. The idea is to get as much heat possible around the hole in the adapter as quickly as possible. Secure the engine or have another person hold it down. Easiest to work at eye level. Do not heat the exposed crank shaft. That would cause it to expand. You want to heat only the adapter to get it’s hole and thus grip on the crankshaft to expand. You may have to get the adapter pretty hot to loosen its grip on the crankshaft. And for God’s sake wear eye protection and gloves and have no carb or gas tank in sight. Watch for the slightest movement (for your mental well being at the time). Some adapters let go relatively soon, and others need to remain heated until they are almost completely off. I never tried cooling (thermal shocking) any of them off. The reason being you are dealing with the end of an iron casting (the crankshaft) which is very susceptible to cracking under such circumstances. I know, I know the journal surfaces are hardened before grinding at the factory, but that is a form of induction hardening and more or less just forms a hard case which they then grind. Stay with it, I never ever had an adapter that didn’t come off, and I removed hundreds. Let me know when you are successful, and do not get so excited to have it off that you pound the sump cover over the rust on the exposed portion of the crankshaft without sanding to prevent scoring the sump bearing surface or it will leak oil there forever more once reassembled!!
Dear Chickanic. You have elevated my life by being so informative and helpful . The turning of the deck has saved me a lot of money. Thanks . Trainmoore
She deals from the bottom of the deck
Thanks so much! Replaced my blade adaptor, with help from your video.
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What I thought!
Very helpful and informative. Thank you for the content 👍
Nice videos! I've never needed to change adapter, but I'm sure I'll need to after watching this video!😁
Loved it, very instructive !
Cool video,thanks for the neat tip on blade change.
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Nice job. Glad you had safety in mind.
Have a great 4th , your videos are so helpful.
I love listening to u I am learning a little I am having trouble with my riding mower getting it fix with the decker
Love the vids! Keep it up!!
I'm from Australia but her tips & expertise are probably still pertinent. That apart I happen to run a USA mower because my wife is from SLC & she brought it across with her. Apart from that she is clearly a smart cookie & knows how to teach.
god damn what woman packs a LAWN MOWER for an international move???
@@MrSGL21 We have a customer that that moved her YardMan push back from the UK. Her company probably spent 3 times it’s value packing and shipping it back to the U.S.A., but hey, if ya like your mower.
So pleased to find your youtube channel. Thank you for teaching us how to take care of these things at home by ourselves! New Subscriber today.
really good information video Chickanic
Wow your adapter came off easy . I always have to really work to get mine off
Great video!👍🏻
Great advice as always👍
Thanks for very good information !
Great fix Chickanic! Congrats on 20,000 subs. Your hard work is appreciated.
Thank you!
Well now that was a interesting video and what a very useful tip just pull the lawn mower straight back handles down with a weight on them. I never thought of that for some reason good to know.
Love these videos!
Love Your Videos Happy 4th
Thanks your vid’s are interesting and informative especially tipping mower properly
Happy Independence Day! Thanks for the great video!
love your show i like the softer lessons thanks
Congrats on the 20000 subs enjoy the channel
Great job. Very well done
You are truly appreciated!
Thanks for the great information.
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Appreciate your tips and presentation style with slow clear instructions. You got a new subscriber. Stay safe
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Happy you tried it Jeff! Thanks for watching!
Very good instructions, young lady.
Great video
Keep making them.
Thanks so much for the reminder to replace the blade on my Husqvarna
Great job. Easier than I thought. Thanks.
Happy 4th! Great video. Time for a dip in the good-looking pool in the background.
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*Nipples, Niples* was the test - I heard that word *9 times* not less... *Great videos* - Your recent video on the JD 42" mower deck pully & spindles replacements will also help me a lot when I remove my deck to change the my blades on my x350 at the end of the season. Thank you...
Nice fix as always and happy fourth of July great shorts x
I learn something new with each episode. Could you do a clip on how to sharpen the mower blades, thanks Chickmechanic!
Great video thanks
Well presented.
My mower has those on adapter, I thought man those are tiny they should make those bigger. Didn’t think they are like that to save engine if obstruction is hit. That’s a good thing!
Thanks for the info ! 👍
I just changed the blade on my mower that I bought last year, and it was installed backwards at the factory! I have thick grass, so I thought the jams in the chute were because of that. After I orientated the blade correctly, it handles grass much better.
You are very professional, great detail, well presented and tidy. Some male mechanic wear overalls that could stand up on their own with all the grease. Tidy worker tidy work. Please more videos.. I learned a lot on this video thanks👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you very much!
Things are much cleaner now than in times past. Even with my own mower, its never an issue of oil leaking or other slime to deal with. In this video, the OHV cover leaks oil and once its sealed up, not dirty at all.. I used to repair heavy equipment and farm machinery, some of the machines were nothing but a grease pit caked up with all types of gunk.
Very good video
Congratulations on the 20,000 subscribers!
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Thanks for sharing your Knowlege
Congratulations on the 20k! Good job and happy 4th July to you 👍🏻
Thanks! You too!
If the plug isn't 5/8 or 11/16, try a 3/4. I changed hundreds of Champion CJ-8 plugs on flat head mower engines. I actually have a 3/4 inch spark plug socket. A video on checking for bent blades would help a lot. I used to have people bring in blades damn near tied in a knot, wanting to know if they could be straightened! Proper oil type and weight would be another. Great job!
Suggestion for a video: if the blade isn't bent and just needs to be sharpened, I am sure many would appreciate a demo and discussion as to whether it is worth sharpening your own blade, paying someone to sharpen it or, just replacing it. Enjoying your videos, happy 4th of July to you and your family.
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Clamp the blade to something and hit it lightly with an angle grinder on the last 3 in of each side, balance it before reinstalling.
@@ThisTimeTheWorld The angle grinder works great! I used to use a bench grinder. Never again! 1 or 2 passes with an angle grinder on each side:
Ace info, great vid
Great stuff! My father in lay has a troybuilt crab style mower and that thing constantly throws sticks on other objects up and causes the drive belt to jump and ruin it before he can even get the engine shut down. Be has a twin sister and that has thee identical mower and it is the same way. I just installed him a new belt and he mowed over the 4th holiday. He is going to sell it and get a cub cadet crab style and be rid of it. I'd by it but his yard is really nice compared to mh hill of rocks and sticks here south of Benton Arkansas. I'm afraid it would be worse here. My 20 year old craftsman ayp type hydro keeps on chugging and I've got to where I can fix about everything on it. Great video! Keep them coming!
Really good video.. your other videos are informative too! Appreciate you sharing your experience & knowledge with others. Big👍for ur channel..
Happy 4th!
Thank you!
I've never had a blade adapter come off that easy!
I've got the puller on mine and heated it with the torch and still wont budge! I got this mower from my friend about thirty years ago and it was never treated good! Is there anyway the metals could have fused together over time!? Repositioned the puller and this time used the oxy/acetal torch and hit it with the hammer, and nothing!!! I still have to get the pulley for the drive after this!!! Ugh!!!
@@garybulwinkle82 I had a similar problem on 30 y old one just 2 days ago( lubricating and the puller did not work), after heating with a torch I mounted the puller again directly centered on the shaft (bolts were 'too soft') then used automotive electric impact driver and it worked bit by bit till adapter was off ( no metals fused) pl
@@garybulwinkle82 If they aren't the same metal there can be galvanic corrosion that would be difficult to budge.
I worked on one with my dad a few years ago that we hit it with a lot of heat, and a heavy duty puller dad made and didn't get it off, ended up using an angle grinder to cut a slice in it to get it off. I don't remember anything looking odd once we got it off. I'd suggest that route before giving up completely, we ground/cut into the shaft some but doesn't appear to affect anything.
Hi, Fantastic videos, the blades on my John Deere LA 105 are somehow engaged all the time when disengaged , how do I fix this problem, thank you
Very Good- using a heavy object to hold down handle when changing blade. I learned that a long time ago. All these Part Time Mechanics suggested left side or right side. I noticed smoke would come out of muffler. You have a New Subsciber now :)
Great video
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Can over tight mower blades prevent shearing the nubs off, possibly bending the crankshaft after hitting a rock or metal?
I started using a torque wrench every time.
Good job
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Again some great helpful tips 🙏🏻thanks and your beautiful too 👍
Year later and I still appreciate it!
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Chickanic when you increase your engine speed do your blades spin the same speed or faster