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Toro 22" Walk-Behind Lawnmower: Bolt Size & Type Question For Blade
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Surprisingly, the Manual or Parts List doesn't specify. Anyone happen to know the type and size of the bolt that holds the blade on for a Toro 22" Recyler Model of walk behind mower ? Thanks, Bob |
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Toro 22" Walk-Behind Lawnmower: Bolt Size & Type Question ForBlade
On May 26, 10:44*am, "Robert11" wrote:
Hi, Surprisingly, the Manual or Parts List doesn't specify. Anyone happen to know the type and size of the bolt that holds the blade on for a Toro 22" Recyler Model of walk behind mower ? Thanks, Bob why not sharpen the old one and use the old bolt |
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Toro 22" Walk-Behind Lawnmower: Bolt Size & Type Question For Blade
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Hard for me to really re-sharpen, and then re-balance, it myself, at my age. The re-sharpening costs for someplace to do it are not all that different than a new blade from Lowe's, somewhat surprisingly. Guess we really do live in a throw away society. Want to get a dedicated socket wrench for the bolt removal, hence my trying to find the bolt size. Regards, Bob ---------------------- "ransley" wrote in message ... On May 26, 10:44 am, "Robert11" wrote: Hi, Surprisingly, the Manual or Parts List doesn't specify. Anyone happen to know the type and size of the bolt that holds the blade on for a Toro 22" Recyler Model of walk behind mower ? Thanks, Bob why not sharpen the old one and use the old bolt |
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Toro 22" Walk-Behind Lawnmower: Bolt Size & Type Question ForBlade
On May 26, 11:44*am, "Robert11" wrote:
Hi, Surprisingly, the Manual or Parts List doesn't specify. Anyone happen to know the type and size of the bolt that holds the blade on for a Toro 22" Recyler Model of walk behind mower ? Thanks, Bob Surprisingly, the Manual or Parts List doesn't specify I'm not surprised at all. If they list the size, users would go to Lowes and buy 'em from them. By not listing it by anything other than a Toro part number, they'll get many more people buying it from them. Sure, they won't get *everyone* buying it from them, but since it cost them exactly nothing to *not* tell you what size it is, any direct sales they get is at maximum profit. If you're looking to match the head size for a socket, take the current one off with an adjustable wrench and take it with you when you to buy your new blade. |
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Toro 22" Walk-Behind Lawnmower: Bolt Size & Type Question For Blade
It's very easy to re-sharpen the Toro blade if you have the proper
tools: grinder, a blade balance cone, a light touch, and a cheap torque wrench. It takes about 5 minutes, maybe 10 minutes the first time. A sharp mower blade will help prevent disease and moisture loss to your lawn. I usually sharpen mine twice a year. On Tue, 27 May 2008 10:03:11 -0400, "Robert11" wrote: Hi, Hard for me to really re-sharpen, and then re-balance, it myself, at my age. The re-sharpening costs for someplace to do it are not all that different than a new blade from Lowe's, somewhat surprisingly. Guess we really do live in a throw away society. Want to get a dedicated socket wrench for the bolt removal, hence my trying to find the bolt size. Regards, Bob ---------------------- "ransley" wrote in message ... On May 26, 10:44 am, "Robert11" wrote: Hi, Surprisingly, the Manual or Parts List doesn't specify. Anyone happen to know the type and size of the bolt that holds the blade on for a Toro 22" Recyler Model of walk behind mower ? Thanks, Bob why not sharpen the old one and use the old bolt |
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Toro 22" Walk-Behind Lawnmower: Bolt Size & Type Question ForBlade
On May 27, 2:09*pm, Phisherman wrote:
It's very easy to re-sharpen the Toro blade if you have the proper tools: *grinder, a blade balance cone, a light touch, and a cheap torque wrench. *It takes about 5 minutes, maybe 10 minutes the first time. *A sharp mower blade will help prevent disease and moisture loss to your lawn. *I usually sharpen mine twice a year. On Tue, 27 May 2008 10:03:11 -0400, "Robert11" wrote: Hi, Hard for me to really re-sharpen, and then re-balance, it myself, at my age. The re-sharpening costs for someplace to do it are not all that different than a new blade from Lowe's, somewhat surprisingly. Guess we really do *live in a throw away society. Want to get a dedicated socket wrench for the bolt removal, hence my trying to find the bolt size. Regards, Bob ---------------------- "ransley" wrote in message ... On May 26, 10:44 am, "Robert11" wrote: Hi, Surprisingly, the Manual or Parts List doesn't specify. Anyone happen to know the type and size of the bolt that holds the blade on for a Toro 22" Recyler Model of walk behind mower ? Thanks, Bob why not sharpen the old one and use the old bolt- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I wonder how many blades you could buy if you didn't already own a grinder, a blade balance cone, a light touch, and a cheap torque wrench. BTW, is it OK if I use my fairly-reasonably-priced torque wrench? I don't have a cheap one. g |
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Toro 22" Walk-Behind Lawnmower: Bolt Size & Type Question For Blade
"Robert11" wrote in message . .. Hi, Surprisingly, the Manual or Parts List doesn't specify. Anyone happen to know the type and size of the bolt that holds the blade on for a Toro 22" Recyler Model of walk behind mower ? Thanks, Bob I do not know about your specific mower but most of mine seem to have taken a 9/16 inch wrench. The bolt head is likely to be worn and rusted, in which case a 6 point socket wrench works better. It can take a lot of force to loosen so you might need a long handle and a good way to keep the blade from turning. They make a little clamp which connects to the edge of the deck to hold the blade. Take the plug wire off and be careful. Get some help if it doesn't want to come loose. Don Young |
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Toro 22" Walk-Behind Lawnmower: Bolt Size & Type Question ForBlade
On May 27, 9:14 pm, "Don Young" wrote:
"Robert11" wrote in message . .. Hi, Surprisingly, the Manual or Parts List doesn't specify. Anyone happen to know the type and size of the bolt that holds the blade on for a Toro 22" Recyler Model of walk behind mower ? Thanks, Bob I do not know about your specific mower but most of mine seem to have taken a 9/16 inch wrench. The bolt head is likely to be worn and rusted, in which case a 6 point socket wrench works better. It can take a lot of force to loosen so you might need a long handle and a good way to keep the blade from turning. They make a little clamp which connects to the edge of the deck to hold the blade. Take the plug wire off and be careful. Get some help if it doesn't want to come loose. Don Young Using a C-clamp on the deck of the mower to prevent the blade from turning works for me. Most bolts are 9/16 head and 3/8X28 thread(?) |
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Toro 22" Walk-Behind Lawnmower: Bolt Size & Type Question For Blade
replying to Don Young, khamba99 wrote:
9/16 inch wrench 9/16 inch wrench doesn't work. Dont post if you are not sure. -- posted from http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...-f-308973-.htm |
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Toro 22" Walk-Behind Lawnmower: Bolt Size & Type Question For Blade
That was 8 years ago, I hope he has it fixed before now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Toro 22" Walk-Behind Lawnmower: Bolt Size & Type Question For Blade
replying to pheeh.zero, channelcat wrote:
Really needs to be a 3/8"-24 (grade 8 very important) not 3/8"-28. I'm not sure if anyone even makes a 3/8"-28 bolt. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...-f-308973-.htm |
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Toro 22" Walk-Behind Lawnmower: Bolt Size & Type Question For Blade
On Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:44:03 GMT, channelcat
m wrote: replying to pheeh.zero, channelcat wrote: Really needs to be a 3/8"-24 (grade 8 very important) not 3/8"-28. I'm not sure if anyone even makes a 3/8"-28 bolt. Some of the special stuff uses 28 pitch to ensure nobody replaces with an inferior bolt, They only make the correct replacement part out of the right materials. |
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