Does Lowes Carry Craftsman Riding Mower Blades?

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AYP Blade fits 42′′ Cut Decks.

AYP Blade fits 42′′ Cut Decks, needs two blades. Size:

Length: 21′′, Center Hole: 5/8′′Star, Width-thickness: 225-149

. Replaces # 127843, 138498, 131323, 138791 & 532127843. {Blades are sold individually} If you purchase 10 of these blades you get FREE SHIPPING.

Are riding lawn mower blades universal?


No, lawn blades are not universal

, they are mower-specific. You can replace a certain manufacturer's blades with another manufacturer's blade, provided that they match up with your mower in length, thickness, width, hole numbers, hole shapes, and hole sizes.

Who makes Craftsman ride on mowers?


The heavy machinery company Bobcat

builds all of the Craftsman zero turn tractors.

How do you install a Craftsman lawn mower blade?

How do you change a blade on a Craftsman riding mower?

How many blades does a craftsman 42 inch mower have?

Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan Replaces OEM #'s 139775 and 532139775.

What are mulching blades?

Mulching blades are

designed to cut finer grass clippings that can fall back into the grass to decompose

. Mulching offers many benefits to the mower operator as well as the area being mowed.

How do you change the blade on a craftsman lt1000?

How do I know what mower blade I need?

The easiest way to find replacement lawn mower blades is

with the OEM number

. The OEM number is the numerical part number of the blade assigned by the manufacturer. In most cases, just typing this number with the manufacturer name into a search engine or online store will be enough to bring up some promising results.

How do I know what size lawn mower blade I need?

  1. Length should be measured from cutting tip to cutting tip, diagonally across the blade.
  2. Type of Center Hold: Circle, 5 / 6 / 7 point star, hourglass or “Double D”
  3. Center diameter should be measured directly across the center hole.
  4. Diameter of outer holes.

Do all mower blades fit all mowers?

So, are lawn mower blades universal?

blades are not universal, they are mower specific

. A mower blade must be an exact fit and torqued to the manufacturer's specification.

How long will a Craftsman riding mower last?

Brands like Husqvarna, John Deere, Toro, and Craftsman riding lawnmowers, have an average life expectancy that is really high. With proper care and maintenance, this can be

up to 20 years

.

Are Craftsman riding mowers made in USA?

Like Toro mowers, Craftsman mowers are

mostly assembled in the USA

from parts made elsewhere.

Who owns Craftsman now?

Originally a house brand established by Sears, the brand is now owned by

Stanley Black & Decker

. As with all Sears products, Craftsman tools were not manufactured by Sears during that company's ownership, but made under contract by various other companies.

Are Craftsman riding lawn mower blades reverse thread?

Like all Craftsman Mowers, and

the blade nuts are threaded standard and not reverse

.

Are Craftsman mower blades reverse threaded?


Yes. The bolts that hold the mower blades on a Craftsman mower in place are reverse threaded

. That means that to tighten the bolt you must turn it to the left (counterclockwise), and to loosen it you must turn it to the right (clockwise).

How do you tighten a riding lawn mower blade?

Turn off the lawnmower and pull the ignition key out of the ignition. Grab one end of the blade you are tightening with your hand. Position the socket over the securing bolt and tighten with the torque wrench until you hear the one click. Repeat the process for the blade on the other side of the lawnmower deck.

Can you change mower blades without removing deck?

By all means no. And fortunately,

it is possible to change mower blades without taking out the dock

. You see, the blades are found at the bottom part of the mower. So, if you have a jack or a tool that can lift the riding mower just enough to expose the blade.

How do you sharpen Craftsman riding mower blades?

How do you change a blade on a lawn mower without removing the deck?

What is a Gator blade?

Gator® Mulching Blades


All Gator mulching mower blades feature the patented Gator mulching “teeth” which circulate cut grass back into the deck multiple times, creating a finer cut and better looking lawn

.

What is the difference between a regular lawn mower blade and a mulching blade?

Standard blades are also referred to as “2-in-1” (discharging & bagging) or “high-lift” blades (because they are designed to create a higher-lifting airflow).

Mulching blades generally have a more curved style surface and frequently include extra cutting surfaces along the blade edges

.

Are Gator blades better than regular blades?

Unlike other mulching blades that push the grass down,

the high lift on a gator blade draws the grass up which in turn gives you a clean, even cut

. This high lift also makes using Gator Blades in bagging operations a great choice.

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