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Is your lawn mower tearing of the grass instead of cutting it? Your lawn look like a goat had eaten, although it is crossed by the mower? Wait, do not you pull hair from the root. Help is at hand. We'll show you how to sharpen mower blades minimal effort e.

Your manual mowers - walk behind the Faithful

Tools: The tools your willneed for work are

You and your time of two hours or less

A bastard file of about 12 "long

A small crow bar to prevent movement of the rotor mower.

A work table is useful for dong the job comfortably.

Procedure: You can use the next procedure as general guidance and to make changes to suit you. Remember, the procedure is not sacrosanct. The results are important, not the procedure.

If possible, take the handleLawn mower lawnmower and put on the table.

Lock it in parentheses, if possible. If no brackets, no effort to ensure against any block, so that the movement is restricted away from you.

Fix the crowbar in the blades, so that does not turn

With the help of the bastard file, the edges of the leaves in order to focus on. Working at an angle of 45 degrees

If one blade is sharpened, remove the crowbar and turn theRotor on another worksheet. Repeat the process until all the leaves are sharp.

If you have a flexible shaft grinder in your DIY workshop, you will be able to complete the work within 5-10 minutes per blade. Make a model of blade profile before you start your work and often compared. This is necessary to ensure that no cut in one place.

Safety tip for you

While sharpening the blades so that the center is not too long, otherwise you can hurtthemselves.

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Depending on the mower the procedure may vary. We have included general statements in this procedure, you must modify the procedure slightly. Keep the maintenance manual of lawn mower handy if you have one.

Tools required.

Siphon hose and clean container

heavy work gloves and goggles

Jagged Edge (medium rough) flat file

Scrap wood

SocketSet

Rubber mallet *

Vise or C clamps

Rotary grinder accessories

Electric drill *

Screwdriver or 1/4-in. Rod or bolt *

Blade Balancer

Replacement blade *

* Only if necessary

The list may seem remarkable, but the tools are generally well with any home improvement.

Procedure:

The procedure is given for the simple single blade lawn mower, but the same applies to all types of knives, single ortwice

Wear gloves and clean the engine and the gasoline tank from outside

Remove the spark plug from the engine

Remove all fuel from the tank of gasoline. Use the tube so that you are pouring oil on the ground.

Completely empty out the oil from gearbox if you have one

Invert the engine and access to the blade.

Lock the motor so as not to move and clean the blade area

Remove with the help of a wrench, nutKeep the blade. Usually the mother will be released in order in the opposite direction of rotation. You can use the screwdriver into the fan motor can cause rotation of the engine stop.

If you find that too much power to unlock with the mother, one or two drops of rust removing chemical, and try after 30 minutes

After removing the blade, locking it in a vise and sharpen with a file or a grinder. Sharpen only the outer 2-3 inches. The region will be sharpenedwill be familiar if you have to see the knife.

Sharpen only to the extent necessary. Too much heat is required. This is not the knife. Works with the motor speed

After sharpening, check with your thumb. Be careful not to cut thumb. If you did sharpen seen before or someone to do it, you know what we mean.

Balance the blade with a small balancing tool on VEE blocks, or even on two foot rulers side by side

Put the knifeRefilling engine oil and gasoline and test the sharpness of the blades on the uncut lawn

Safety Tips:

Always use goggles and gloves when working with power tools.

Make sure you remove the spark plug first. Serious accidents can happen if you do not.