When removing riding lawnmower blades does the old adage right tighty left loosy still apply. My sister told?


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msmelmel asked:


me it was the opposite on lawn mower blades, because of the way they spin. I cannot budge them either way. Please help a damsel in distress. Mel
Thanks everyone, got a socket and a breaker bar, turned them left and they are off and replaced. If anyone want to mow for me now………….

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6 Responses to “When removing riding lawnmower blades does the old adage right tighty left loosy still apply. My sister told?”

  1. a.barry15 Says:
    October 24th, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    Yes, the same concept, you just gotta turn harder. Try different tools with a greater mechanical advantage. a.barry15

  2. Barry Says:
    October 26th, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    Yes, righty-tighty is correct on the blade. Make sure you pull off the plug wire before doing this.. Barry

  3. Scanner Says:
    October 27th, 2009 at 8:36 am

    It’s possible that they could be countersunk it depends on the mower. You can save yourself some grief by trying to find out. In the meantime while you do this, spray the bolts with some break free and leave them sit while you investigate. If you don’t have break free then 3 in 1 oil will work or WD40. My circular saw is countersunk and I had one mower that was a long time ago. Check and save your wrist and stripping the bolt. Scanner

  4. Dean C Says:
    October 30th, 2009 at 4:41 am

    I don’t remember if it is or not, but a quick lesson on looking at a nut to see if it is left handed. If there is a small gash on the edge of each hex it is left handed.

    Here is an example.

    Hope this helps Dean C

  5. yankgonebrit Says:
    October 30th, 2009 at 7:46 am

    Lefty loosey is correct. It’s a good idea to use something, a screwdriver in the deck hole maybe, to hold the blade still while using a wrench with an extension (length of pipe) to loosen the bolt. yankgonebrit

  6. robert b Says:
    October 31st, 2009 at 11:34 am

    Your sister is wrong. robert b

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