Change Blades on Hustler Raptor Mower

Learn to change the blades on a Hustler Raptor Zero Turn Mower yourself with minimal tools and save time & money. Listed below are links for replacement mower blades and the tools you'll need to do this job. Thanks for watching!

Tools I use to change the mower blades on my Hustler Raptor zero turn:

Tools I use in my shop:

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Photo/Video/Audio Equipment I use:

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Dennis Coffey
Replace Blades Hustler Raptor
Change Mower Blades

[djmarak]

Thanks so much for your description and going through the options of tools to use. Greatly appreciated!

[colbyh]

Great video, right to the point.

I love that people make videos for others to learn on YouTube, but often there's a lot of added un-needed content just to get to the 10 minute mark. You do not do that, so thank you! 😎

[nutsathewheel]

Great video Dennis, thanks for sharing the knowledge you have, much appreciated.

[whatsyours]

Thank you for sharing this. Do you have to block both blades? I blocked the blade I was trying to replace and the other still turned. I never could get the dang bolt loose with a breaker bar.

[Levergunner]

Your videos are detailed and easy to follow. Do you have one on Deck leveling for the Raptor?

[spresc]

I heard that magic word…….KROIL. Good Man! I have a 42” Husqvarna lawn tractor with a factory installed water hose port. I use it religiously for about 5-8 minutes after each use (3/4 acre) and it keeps my decks underside clear of grass buildup with just a very thin film of grass remaining and there is next to no rust after 8 years. I see your mower does not have those washout ports. If you installed one on each side of your deck and used them do you think that it would help with removing that grass buildup and eliminate the need to scrape?

[Johnnykgb-nsa]

Hi Dennis, did you get rid of your Husqvarna mower, which do you like the best?
I still have my Husqvarna lgt2554, it has 670 hour's, still going strong. Thanks, John

[Sunline]

how many hours roughly till the blades need changing

[noenduringcity]

Is it necessary to use an impact driver or will an impact wrench also work?

[joes]

Hey Dennis. Good video. I traded in my Husqvarna YTH22V46 "only 206" hours on it for a Cub Cadet 46". Better stability and power. Hope you're doing well.

[pdab]

Great video Dennis. Am I the only one that files the paint off from the sharp edge of brand new blades?

[lsfd]

I have the same mower. You're using mulching blades. Do you have or need the mulching kit? Is there something that blocks the side discharge or is it just stock? I'm about to change my blades for the first time and Gator type mulching blades are the best from I have been told. Thanks for the video

[DirkBurlap]

Exactly what I was looking for, Dennis. Thanks. Do you think it’s worth it to sharpen the old blades or install new ones?

[tamaman]

so in theory, since there’s no key to hold the blade in a preset position, just two washers, one could say you can use star pattern husqvarna blades as long as the 3/8” bolt fits through with a just a hair of play, but not too much? asking a hypothetical for my neighbor.

[georgebrunks]

My drive belt broke after 10 hours . Why ?

[billymarkwell]

I checked out your video, I did because I wanted to know the ft lbs of torque you used, didn't hear or see guess just crank er down and hope you don't strip the threads is your preferred