This cutting blade is an authentic OEM item that is specially designed for use with riding lawn mowers and tractors. It is a high quality multipurpose blade that can be used for bagging or discharging of the grass clippings. This blade has special 6 point star opening that helps to secure it, replacing it you will need a wrench to remove the blade nut.
2-in-1 Cutting Blade 942-04290A
OEM part for: Yard Man, MTD, Troy-Bilt, Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Husky
Part Number: 942-04290A
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Compatibility
This part will fit the following 144 machines
Yard Man
MTD
Troy-Bilt
Craftsman
Cub Cadet
Husky
This item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Mower Parts
- Lawn Tractor Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 742-04290, 942-04290
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Blade needed to be replaced.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver
Parts Used
Changing blades
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Blade was bent
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Impact
Parts Used
Sharpen and straighten old blades to death. I use my riding lawnmower for a lot more than just mowing.
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, 1/2” drive impact
Parts Used
2. Removed flange nuts that retained both cutting blades and noted direction of their cutting edge for proper installation of the new cutting blades.
3. Placed new cutting blades into position and hand threaded flange nuts until snug.
4. Used impact gun to reach proper torque of the flange nuts.
5. Lowered the mower to the ground, started the mower and engaged the blades to test for proper balance. Ran smooth and no shake.
6. Cut a test strip in the lawn and inspected the cut for amoralities. None observed.
7. Got a beer and placed it in the handy dandy cup holder and proceeded to mow a 1/2 acre of property.
lawn mower blades were worn out
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Power Drill, Socket set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Needs blades and brakes for the blades
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Nothing
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Replace old blade with new
Replace lower deck on track or
Remove steering column from front wheel
Replaced missing spacer Reconnected steering column
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