Webb WEH18 Operator's Manual page 10

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ADJUSTMENTS
CUTTING PERFORMANCE
IMPORTANT: The stay sharp system is engineered to cut grass without contact between the
blades. This cutting system is precision set during the factory assembly process. However, since
slippage may occur during shipping, handling or use, it is very important to check the cutting
performance prior to first use and periodically thereafter. Slippage can occur in two directions,
therefore the following two checks ae recommended to evaluate cutting performance. Both
checks should be performed on both the left and right sides of the mower. Checking the cutting
performance and adjusting if needed, are the most important things you can to to ensure that
your mower always performs to its optimum performance.
PREPARATION
You will need several 1" wide strips of standard printer paper, A4 size in length and a pair of sturdy
gardening gloves.
CHECK 1: DO THE BLADES MAKE CONTACT?
To check if the blades make contact, face the front of the mower and slowly pull the cutting reel
downwards, one blade at a time, through a full rotation. If you hear scrapping or feel resistance, skip
the to Adjusting the Blade section of this manual.
NOTE: If the cutting reel and static bottom blade make contact, the mower will be difficult to push
and will dull the blade.
CHECK 2: DO THE BLADES CUT CORRECTLY?
To check if the blades cut correctly, you will need to check the blades on both sides of the mower. To
check the machine is cutting correctly, place a piece of good quality paper, along the whole length of
the fixed bottom blade (from underneath the lawnmower), with each of the five cutting blades. This
should provide evidence of a good even cut.
WARNING
Keep your fingers away from the cutting area.
If most of the blades cut on both sides, the cutting system is set correctly. If you experience any
blades not cutting, go to Adjusting the Blade section of this manual.