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which way do i turn the nut holding my mower blade on?

i have a Challenge petrol mower with a broken blade. the nut securing it is on so tight i can't budge it; but i'm not sure whether it's clockwise or anti-clockwise to undo it!
anrmlarge, September 2009
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if it tightens against the direction of the rotation shouldn't you turn it the same direction of the blade to loosen it?

bill, September 2009
Anti-clockwise - it's a standard bolt, just TIGHT. I use an electric impact wrench. If you only have hand tools, knock on a 14MM socket (bolt is actually 9/16"), and use a long lever. Wedge the blade to prevent it turning, and don't forget to remove the plug wire.

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Phil Saunders, September 2009
The direction the blades rotate will dictate the thread.

The securing nut will be organised to tighten with the rotation - so to undo the nut you turn it against the direction of blade rotation.

Peccavi, September 2009
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