6-point sockets will fit John Deere bolts more securely than 12-point. Match the correct sized 6-point socket to the bolt securing the mower blade to the deck, then attach the socket to your ratchet.

Whether you have a riding mower or a tractor with a separate mowing deck, our experts recommend jacking up your equipment and not trying to remove blades from a deck that isn’t attached to your tractor. Now you can easily access the bolt, securing the mower blade to the mowing deck. Raise the mower as high as the jack will lift it, securing your equipment with jack stands underneath for stability. Place a floor jack (available at auto parts stores) underneath the front of your riding mower, making sure it makes contact at the proper lift points.

Blade balancer (store-bought or homemade).

Ratchet - preferably pull-handle with 6-point sockets.

The experts at John Deere have laid out the process in a few straightforward steps.

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