Blade Removal - MTD C series Shop Manual

C and D series mowers

Blade Removal

To remove the cutting blade:
! WARNING ! WARNING
1. Make the mower safe to tip-up.
1a. Allow the engine to cool if it has been run
recently.
1b. Drain the fuel tank to a level that will prevent
spillage.
1c. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire.
2. Tip the mower with the muffler side down, or tilt the
mower back on a lift or workbench. Secure the
mower safely so that it will not fall. See Figure 2.1.
3. Block the blade from rotating using a block of wood
or a blade holder tool.
NOTE: MTD blade holding tool, part number 490-
850-0005, can be used block the blade.
See Figure 2.2.
4. Remove the blade bolt and diamond-shaped
Belleville blade spring using a 5/8" wrench.
Use care around the blade while
! CAUTION ! CAUTION
removing or tightening the bolt. The
blade can spin and cause injury.
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Before tipping the mower to work on it, make sure it will not start unexpectedly, spill
fuel, or create a burn hazard. The engine should be cool, the fuel tank should be
empty or nearly empty, and the ignition system should be fully disabled.
Mower secured in vertical
position on a lift provides
easy access under the deck.
Figure 2.1
Blade bolt
Figure 2.2
Blade holding tool