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We have a bit of pride in our property and one of the joys of owning a home is taking pride in your yard.  And having lawn mower blades that need sharpening can make that job tougher when it doesn’t have to be that way.

Maintaining your mower’s engine will keep it going well, but it will not give a great cut on your lawn if the blades are in poor condition.

Each spring, all house owners pack away the snow trowels and snow blowers in trade for rakes and lawn mowers as the recently grown grass begins to appear.  Before getting on to the task of actually cutting grass, the mower must be inspected and maintained after being put away away for the previous 6 months.  A good cleaning, fresh oil and gas and a close inspection of the blades should happen at this time.  If the blade show chips, dents or peculiar bending, it should get replaced.  Using the mower will naturally, over time, lifeless the blade and spring time maintenance should include getting those blades in tip top shape.

Using the turf mower blade sharpener of your choice, you can simply get the blade back in like new condition.  First, the spark plug wire must be removed from the mower.  The engine will really start if the blade is revolved by hand while the spark plug is still connected.  Place the mower on its side, being careful to keep the side housing the carburetor and the air filter facing upward to avoid any contamination of fuel or oil in the air filter.  Loosening the center bolt will permit you to get rid of the blade.

Once the blade is removed, it should be marked in a manner the owner will know how to properly re-install the blade.  After a good examination of the blade to guarantee it is in reasonable condition, you are prepared to sharpen the blade.  There are a few kinds of sharpeners that may be used, depending on private choice.  A combo grinder / sharpener may make the job easier, but is a fairly dear investment.  An easy hand file is more than adequate to do the job at a significantly lower cost.  Begin at the top side of the leading edge of the blade, using the push stroke to cut into the steel.  It should take only about 50 strokes total to complete the job.

Keeping your yard clean cut is healthy and pretty ; made feasible with the investment of a little time using the grass mower blade sharpener to get that blade in cutting order.

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