Finish mower blade removal

[JimYan-HT]

I have a finish mower identical to the picture below on my Yanmar tractor and yesterday I was trying to get the blades off to sharpen them. No luck they are on there tight. Anyone know how to get them off and which way to turn? They are big bolts. Thank you.

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[Norm-HT]

You will need a big wrench, and they loosen the same direction that the blade turns, (usually "righty-tighty-lefty-loosey"). A cheap socket and pull handle, (Harbor Freight), and a 4' length of pipe should work, after blocking up the blade.

 

[JimYan-HT]

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Hey thanks. I will give it another whirl.

 

[alan-HT]

If there's even one thread in sight, you can see which way to turn. Wear gloves. I use a good quality closed-end wrench that I whack with a hammer to loosen it.

 

[Rusty-HT]

I agree with Norm. A pipe that fits around the wrench handle will help get better leverage and may get your hands out from under the carriage. Counter clockwise i would bet.