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Old 04-27-2019, 07:30 AM
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Hi guys,

I purchased a XT1 LT46 Enduro Series tractor 4 years back. I pulled the deck to swap the blades and the bolt just wont budge. Tried spraying WD40 but still no luck. I think I'll buy a cheater bar and see if it works. If this doesn't, whats the next best thing without having to buy an impact?

Also, there is a lot of dirt all over the tractor. Will there be any harm in washing it with some car wash and a garden hose? I will cover all the electrics with aluminum foil and focus mostly on the paint and wheels and under carriage?
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Old 04-27-2019, 07:57 AM
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I have no idea what particular "bolt" you are referring too.
But if it it the ones that hold on the blades to the spindles, you can go @ it in several ways:
#1 block the blade from turning with a block of wood and use a long handle ratchet.
#2 use a pipe over the ratchet for added leverage ( unless you have a cheap ratchet, then it will prolly break.
#3 use a box wrench and whack it hard with a big hammer ( after doing step #1)
#3 use an impact wrench and they will come off easily, as people do.
#4 take it to repair place and they will take them off for you for a couple of $$
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As far as washing, mild soap & water just like washing a vehicle, while the deck is removed, will not hurt anything ( some folks just leave them outside all the time)---- not recommended.
and let the sun dry it off.
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Old 04-27-2019, 08:07 AM
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Hi guys, I purchased a XT1 LT46 Enduro Series tractor 4 years back. I pulled the deck to swap the blades and the bolt just wont budge. Tried spraying WD40 but still no luck. I think I'll buy a cheater bar and see if it works.

If this doesnt, whats the next best thing without having to buy an impact?

Also, there is a lot of dirt all over the tractor. Will there be any harm in washing it with some car wash and a garden hose? I will cover all the electric's with aluminum foil and focus mostly on the pain and wheels and under carriage?
Do not "buy" an impact, borrow one,, even if you have to take the deck to the friend with the impact,,

Be sure to use a black impact socket,, yes, they are better,,

Wash the daylights out of it,,
these three got washed with a 4200 psi pressure washer,, last week,,



There is nothing soap and water will hurt,, I have done that type washing for 40 years,,,

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Old 04-27-2019, 08:26 AM
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Cad,
While you, I, and other experienced people can use a pressure washer without shooting high pressures @ places that will inject the solution/water where it will do harm, others do not.
So I don't recommend it to error on the side of caution, for folk's benefit.
I've see a few wall shaker AC units ruined from well meaning folks using just a garden hose nozzle on them.
And in my younger days, I changed a lot of motorcycle bearings that the meaningful owners faithfully power washed to keep them new looking.
Just my experience, no offence to anyone.
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Cad,
Just my experience, no offence to anyone.
Oh, no offense taken,,
my opinion is a clean anything will run longer than the same widget when dirty,,

Heck, I even pressure washed the wifes Hobart before it went to the rod shop for paint,,,



I let electrical stuff dry real good before use,, but,, I stick to "Clean Is Better"
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I'd look here
he has a video of taking off blades without an impact
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2C...FakV7ChvU_rjKw
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Old 05-02-2019, 09:16 AM
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Or you can pick up from your local Home Depot a "Arnold Lawnmower Removal Tool". It prevents blade/s from turning while you loosen the bolt/s. Have had and used one for years, works every time and all for under $10!
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