Bent blade issue

[skull52]

I have a 2010 LTX1046 I hit a small stump and bent a blade the one close to the discharge opening, I replaced both blades but the new blade on the side with the bent blade hits the deck slightly when I manually rotated it. I removed the spindle assembly and checked the bolt but it looks to be fine, now I am wondering if I tweaked the deck at the spindle mounting location. I put a level on the new blade that wasn't bent and slowly rotated it and it was level, I did the same to the other side and it seemed off level. Any advice as how to level the deck. It would seem to me that it should have not bent the deck.

 

[mullins87]

You probably tweaked the deck, either at the spindle or where the blade hits. Only one way I know of to fix that without replacing the deck......muscle.

 

[skull52]

Thanks for the quick reply Mullins, yeah that's what I was figuring, I am concerned about whether the blade is actually level, what is the best way to check it. I guess I will just have to re-form (Bend) the deck back so the blade is level.

 

[benski]

Thanks for the quick reply Mullins, yeah that's what I was figuring, I am concerned about whether the blade is actually level, what is the best way to check it. I guess I will just have to re-form (Bend) the deck back so the blade is level.

If you cut a couple of blocks the same length as the clearance on the unbent side of the deck, that might help you see which way you need to bend things. It won't take much tweaking at the spindlle to make a big difference at the tip of the blade...

 

[Edwards saw service]

If you have a bent blade never attempt to heat it up and or bend it. This messes with the tempering if the metal and changes the metal on a molecular scale. Heating and bending a blade is a ticking time bomb for injury or further damage to the machine.

Edwards Saw Service in Glen Mills PA

 

[skull52]

Well I got the blade level for the most part by shimming the spindle mount with washers mowed great finished the lawn 1 3/4 acres. Cleaned the mower as I always do prior to putting it away, stepped on the pedal went 10 feet and no go looks like the drive belt came off, how difficult is that to replace, any diagrams would be helpful, the unit is still under warranty but I doubt it covers belts. This only the 2nd season is it normal to throw a belt so soon, I have had cheaper mowers for years and never replaced a drive belt.

 

[reddragon]

it should be in your owners manual....theyre online as well......check under your foot rests for a diagram...you will have to take the blade belt off first:smile:

 

[benski]

If you have a bent blade never attempt to heat it up and or bend it. This messes with the tempering if the metal and changes the metal on a molecular scale. Heating and bending a blade is a ticking time bomb for injury or further damage to the machine.

Edwards Saw Service in Glen Mills PA

Too true! A bent blade is a done deal. NOT worth canoodling with.:thumbsup:

 

[Mini Motors]

I'd also look at the shaft the blade is on. It could have bent like a crankshaft does.

 

[benski]

I'd also look at the shaft the blade is on. It could have bent like a crankshaft does.

That's something I hadn't even thought of, but a :frownossibility.