Kodiak Bush Hog Rotary Cutter Bolt Size? Anyone know?

[LDowney]

Hey guys. I have a fairly new Kodiak 6 ft. Rotary Cutter and I need to remove the blades. It has a large bolt that needs to be removed. It's larger than my largest 1 1/2 inch socket. Does anyone know the exact size of this nut? And does Tractor Supply sell a socket to fit it? Lowes does not. The largest they sell is 1 1/2 inch.

Thanks.

 

[Technical Ted]

If all else fails and no one replies, can you get in there to measure it with a set of calipers or something? Or maybe use an adjustable wrench to fit the nut then measure the opening on the wrench. I've used that method before as well, before I had calipers.

Just food for thought,
Ted

 

[LDowney]

Got it. Called Kodiak. Socket size 1 and 11/16th for any others that want to know.