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Can't get blades off bolts very tight unsure which way to losen

Tried losen both left and right which is correct facing front of mower

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Bolts should be a standard right hand thread ( rightey-tightey...leftee-loosey ) clean all rust and grass residue off the bolt heads and spray with penetrating oil or WD-40 and allow to sit overnight...sounds like the bolts may be rusted in place...I use a socket and an 18 inch 1/2 inch drive breaker bar to to remove the bolts...if they will not turn loose, try having someone hold the blade or jam them in place with a piece of 2x4... apply pressure on the breaker bar...and give the handle a good whack with a hammer.... that should pop them loose, or if you have access to an air impact wrench that will work also...here's a tip for ya....after you get the bolts out, clean the threads with a wire brush and apply either anti-sieze compound or waterproof grease to the threads of the bolts before re-installing they won't stick again....( another little maintenance procedure they don't tell you about)...good luck !!! ;-D

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