How to Inspect and Replace the Blade on Your Troy-Bilt Mustang 42” XP Zero Turn Riding Mower
Maintaining the sharpness and completeness of the blades on your mower is extremely important for the purposes of both safety and efficiency. A damage blade can turn into a dangerous projectile during use
Before servicing any power equipment, follow the safety instructions laid out in your owner’s manual. Make sure the equipment is completely stopped, cooled down, and that no parts are moving before attempting to service your equipment.
- Step 1: Remove the deck from under the tractor.
- Step 2: Flip the deck over to expose its underside.
- Step 3: Hold the hex nut on top of the spindle assembly with a 15/16’’ wrench while loosening the hex nut that secures the blade.
- Step 4: Place a block of wood between the housing and cutting edge of the blade to help break loose the hex nut securing the blade.
- Step 5: Inspect the blade for wear and damage. Make sure the blade is balanced, sharpened, and in good condition. A broken blade can become a dangerous projectile during use.
- Step 6: Reinstall the new/sharpened blades, ensuring that the wings are pointing upward toward the top of the deck.
- Step 7: Torque the blade nuts to 70-90 ft. lbs.
- Step 8: Reinstall the deck.
For information about safety, warranty, and your specific model, read and be familiar with your owner’s manual.
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