Don’t even have to take the cover plate off. Lift the mower. Reach in and put a wrench on top. Impact from the bottom while holding the wrench. 5 seconds. Done
EE GADS man... Harbor Freight?? Just kidding. I ain't too good for Harbor Freight. I have to admit, in planning to pick up a V Ride in the near future that center blade had me concerned. Glad to see someone smarter than me has already figured this issue out. Shame a bunch of engineers didn't take it into account!