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Learn What to do Before
Starting Maintenance:

ALWAYS drain the fuel tank and
disconnect the spark plug wire &
ALWAYS consult your owner’s manual
for specific advice on maintaining
or repairing your brand
of mower’s engine.

Learn How to Maintain
Your Lawn Mower:

CLEAN THE LAWN MOWER: Clippings and grime that cake on throughout the season will decrease responsiveness and performance in most lawn mowers. A scouring soap and power sprayer is all you need. Use a screwdriver to pry stubborn grime from the undercarriage.

CHANGE THE OIL: Tip the mower on its side, remove the oil plug, and allow old oil to completely drain. Replace the oil filter. Then fill with new oil. Be sure to dispose of the old oil properly--just dumping it on the ground creates an environmental hazard and is illegal in many communities.

REPLACE SPARK PLUGS: Remove the old plug. Blow clear the connection point with pressurized air. Install new plugs, tightening slightly to avoid sticking.

REPLACE THE AIR FILTER: If your mower requires a foam filter, soak it in oil and squeeze it out before installing.

LUBRICATE ALL PARTS: Use WD40 and grease to lubricate all fittings and linkages.

Learn How to Sharpen
Your Mower Blades:

Detach the blade from the bottom of the lawn mower. Use a wrench to loosen and remove the nut and bolt holding the blade in place.

Sharpen the blade with a file following the angle of the edge.
If the angle is worn down it should be at 45 degrees.

File each side of the mower blade the same number of times. If the sides are filed differently the blade be off balance.

Re-attach the blade to the bottom of the lawn mower.
Secure the nut and bolt to hold the blade.

Balance the blade with a blade balancer. If the blade is not balanced, file a little of the heavy side and try again. The lawn mower vibrates if the blade is not perfectly balanced.

Replace the spark plug wire and try out your new,
sharp lawn mower blade.

Learn Where to get the Right Blades for the Job:

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Lawnmower blades should be sharpened every 10 uses depending on the thickness of the grass.
Blade balancers can be purchased at any hardware store.
Be careful when handling the blades. They can cut you even if they are dull.
If there are noticeable nicks in the blade, replace it completely.
Information received from www.ehow.com

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