Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): LAWN TRACTOR BLADE REMOVAL, tractor blade, rusty blades

Question
HI.  WHAT'S THE BEST METHOD TO RAISE UP A LAWN TRACTOR TO REMOVE BLADES FOR SHARPENING?  JACK UP SIDES? FRONT?  42" DECK 'MURRAY' W/2 BLADES.
THANX!

Answer
This is a little unorthodox, but I know what would work.  Dig yourself a pit big enough to drive the tractor into sideways.  When you drive the right two wheels into the pit it will practically turn itself over.  Brush yourself off a little bit and then start changing those rusty blades.  This brings up a good point.  Have you had a tetanus shot lately?  Lawk Jaw (slang for the real lock jaw and tetanus) can be a real mother unless you are trying to loose weight.  After you get those blades fixed up real good hookup a tow rope to the tractor and the other end to the bumber of your car.  Make sure to put this on a real secure section of the bumper otherwise you could rip the whole backend of your car off.  If the tractor is being a little stingy try talking to it.  Let it know that you mean business.  They always come around.

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