How Do You Change An MTD Lawn Mower Blade?
You could have probably sharpened the blade a summer or two ago. Perhaps you’ve noticed the blade isn’t cutting as well as it used to on your MTD lawn mower. Replacing the blade is relatively simply and chances are you’ve had the tools to remove it and sharpen it at the end of each mowing season. Replacement blades are cheap enough, so why not remove the old one and replace it yourself and save yourself some money from the local small engines repair shop? Perform this repair when the mower is out of gas. How to Change an MTD Lawn Mower Blade Step 1 Unplug the spark plug wire from the MTD lawn mower. Make sure it cannot come in to contact with the spark plug during the blade replacement procedure. Step 2 Tip the mower upside down so the mower blade is facing upward. Step 3 Wedge the 2-by-4 inch block of wood into the blade cavity of the mower. Turn the blade manually counterclockwise until the blade locks against the block of wood. Step 4 Remove the arbor bolt from the center of the old