Last season, I purchased a new Craftsman front wheel drive, electric start B&S 700 series 22 inch push mower. Its been quite disappointing. As the season is just starting, I wanted to replace the original blade, which did a lot more blowing dirt from the underneath of the mower than cutting grass. I just happened into AutoZone the other day and found two 22 inch MaxPower blades on clearance of a design that I used to prefer much more on my old Craftsman than the straight-ish blade currently on the new one. It kind of has the handle bar mustache profile if that makes sense. Only problem is, it has a round mounting hole, where the shaft of the mower is the 5-star key. The diameters seem pretty much the same, and the new blade comes with an assortment of washers that I think would make the blade stay on well enough, I just didnt know if there would be balance issues or any other reason to not use it.
Additionally, does anyone know where I could buy a 22" keyed blade other than sears? In the first year, the belt and transmission tensioner have also worn out, so I'm a little ticked at Sears at the moment, and would prefer not to give them my money.
Additionally, does anyone know where I could buy a 22" keyed blade other than sears? In the first year, the belt and transmission tensioner have also worn out, so I'm a little ticked at Sears at the moment, and would prefer not to give them my money.