Re: (ET) Removing mower blade

[SteveS <stevesgroups verizon net>]

Heat, Kroil,  and then the poor man's impact wrench - a box end wrench 
and hammer.Yes, I know you can't hold the shaft from turning, but if you 
can manage to out the wrench on and give it a good tap, it may give get 
it moving. I take it you can't get a vice grip or pipe wrench on the 
motor shaft? And be careful not to bend the shaft; even a small amount 
will really make it vibrate when running. Actually, if heat and Kroil 
don't do it, it may be worth taking it to someone with a real impact 
wrench, rather than chancing bending the shaft.

- SteveS

tbamc wrote:
> This concerns a Craftsman battery powered push mower, but perhaps would 
> be similar for an ET?
>
> The nut holding the blade to the shaft has apparently not been removed 
> in years.  When I hold the blade, and turn the nut, the motor shaft 
> turns with it.  I don't see any way to hold the motor shaft and keep it 
> from turning. 
>
> I thought of an impact wrench (no easy access to one) and heat (will try 
> today), but if that doesn't work, are there other options?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Thon
>
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