Mower Maintenance, Cutterblade Sharpening

MOWER MAINTENANCE

Cutterblade Removal cont

To prevent injury it is wise to seek assistance when turning the mower on its side.

Cutterblade Sharpening

A slightly worn cutterblade may be re-sharpened. Both blade edges must be sharpened equally to ensure balance. Sharpen the cutterblade every 25 mowing hours or more frequently if conditions require. Remove the cutterblade from the mower and clean using a brush and water. Inspect the cutterblade for signs of damage.

Sharpen both cutting edges with a flat file to restore performance. (Refer fig.16)

Ensure that the cutterblade is balanced. Use a screw driver with a round shaft to support the cutterblade through its centre hole. Hold the cutterblade horizontal and then release. A balanced cutterblade will remain horizontal. (Refer fig.17)

If the cutterblade is not balanced the heavy end will rotate downwards. Sharpen the heavy end until the cutterblade is correctly balanced. (Refer fig.18)

Supply Cable

Check the condition of the supply cable for damage or ageing. Replace immediately if defective.

Storage

To collapse the handlebar, first unscrew the two top secur- ing knobs to allow the top section of the handlebar to pivot forward to rest against the middle section. Unscrew the bottom two securing knobs sufficiently to allow both top and middle sections to be folded forwards.

To ensure that your mower is maintained in good work- ing order, it is important that the following procedure is adopted when the mower is stored for periods in excess of one month. Refer to the ‘Maintenance’ section as neces- sary.

Clean all areas of the mower and ensure that the grassbag is clean.

Lubricate the mower.

Treat metal parts with a water repellant anti-corrosion product.

Lower the handlebar if desired.

Cover the mower with a protective sheet and store in a dry area.

Rest the mower deck on wooden blocks to remove the weight of the mower from its wheels/roller. (Refer fig.19)

CAUTION - PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. (Refer fig.20)

EU Directive 2002/96/EC classifies this product as an electrical or electronic equipment.

(a)These products should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. (Refer fig.20)

(b)They should be taken to a designated collection point or recycling centre and handled according to national laws in the area.

(c)The consumer has a critical role in returning waste electronic/electrical equipment for recycling and disposal.

(d)Recycling keeps these products out of the municipal waste stream.

(e)The crossed-out bin symbol is a reminder to follow these points.

(f)Please contact your local authority or local dealer and ask for further details regarding the correct method of disposal.

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