[AT] Woods RM 550 - blade replacement

[George Willer]

That would be true if the mower discharges to the right.  Not all of them
do.  Mowers discharging to the left have left hand threads.  If the blade
strikes something it tends to tighten the bolt.  That's why many seem very
tight.  

George Willer

> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com [mailto:at-
> bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of John Grant
> Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 1:25 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Woods RM 550 - blade replacement
> 
> Righty - tighty  /   lefty  -  loosey.   At least mine is.  jg
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Mummert" <mummert at flatwoodplantation.com>
> To: "'Antique tractor email discussion group'"
> <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 12:45 PM
> Subject: [AT] Woods RM 550 - blade replacement
> 
> 
> >I need to replace the blades on my Woods RM 550.  I can't find my manual,
> > and I can't remember if the bolts are standard thread or left-hand
> thread
> > to
> > remove the blades.  I can't get them to break loose in either direction.
> > Can someone help me?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Mike Mummert