slammer302 2,156 #1 Posted October 9, 2013 My friend wants me to come over and help him take the blades off his 520h it has 60" deck I don't know the deck model number but I need to know what size socket I'm going to need for the spindle nut any help would be great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,841 #2 Posted October 9, 2013 Why not just take a bunch of sockets with you....use the one that fits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #3 Posted October 9, 2013 If its like my 48 inch deck it will be a bigger size socket I don't have very many big sockets so I would like to now what I need before I drive an hour to his house Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foozerush 40 #4 Posted October 9, 2013 My 42" blades are held on by 1 1/8" socket... Don't know if bigger decks have bigger nuts on spindles..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
546cowboy 302 #5 Posted October 9, 2013 I believe it is 1 1/4" if I remember correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 137 #6 Posted October 9, 2013 Wear gloves when putting the sharp blades on. I didn't and the ratchet slipped off and I cut the back of 3 fingers. What a gusher that was. Blood everywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hodge71 665 #7 Posted October 9, 2013 1 1/4 is the size for the spindle bolts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 982 #8 Posted October 9, 2013 Ditto Doctor. Always wear leather gloves. I know, wonder how. Marvin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edwroy 138 #9 Posted October 10, 2013 I believe the bolt size is 15/16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
