Cub Cadet zero turn mowers are a popular choice for homeowners and businesses. Reliable and easy to use, Cub Cadet zero turns will also experience the occasional issue that can easily be troubleshooted at home with the appropriate tools. One of the most common at-home replacements is dealing with dull or damaged blades. If you find that your zero turn isn’t cutting grass as well as it used to, follow this step-by-step blade replacement guide.
Tools and Materials Needed
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
- Wrench
- Socket wrench
- New blade
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Instructions
- Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
- Use a wrench to loosen the blade bolt.
- Remove the blade bolt and the blade.
- Install the new blade and tighten the blade bolt.
- Reconnect the spark plug wire.
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Tips + Safety Precautions
- When replacing the blade, make sure that the blade is installed in the correct direction. The blade should be installed so that the cutting edge is facing down.
- Always wear safety glasses and gloves when working on any lawn mower.
- Disconnect the spark plug wire before working on the mower.
- Be careful not to overtighten the blade bolt. Overtightening the bolt can damage the blade or the mower deck.
- If you are not comfortable replacing the blade yourself, you can take your Cub Cadet zero turn mower to a qualified service technician.
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