Sharpening & Balancing The Blades - Simplicity GTH Series Operator's Manual

Normal Care
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable clamps with a
wire brush.
5. Reinstall battery and clamp.
6. Connect cables, positive cable first.
7. Coat cable clamps and terminals with petroleum jelly.
SHARPENING & BALANCING THE BLADES
WARNING
Do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare
hands. Avoid touching the cutting edge. Improper
handling of blades may result in a serious injury. Use a
box-end wrench of proper size.
1. Remove the mower from the tractor (see page 5).
2. Position the mower as in figure 19. Secure the mower so
it will not fall or slide.
3. Remove any dirt or foreign matter from inside the
mower deck and blade. Clean the blade mounting
capscrew so that the wrench will seat fully and properly.
Figure 19. Removing Blade
4. To remove the blade for sharpening, use a wooden
block to hold blade while removing the capscrew (figure
19). Position the wrench as shown so that your hand will
not fall onto the blade cutting edge if wrench slippage
occurs.
5. Use a file to sharpen blade to fine edge. Remove all
nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severly
damaged, it should be replaced.
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