Do you have a question about the 1000-6 and is the answer not in the manual?
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mike
May 27, 2025
how do you sharpen the blades on this old Yardman reel cutter?
can you reverse the gears, use compound on the blades and push backwards to sharpen? or how? mine is in need of sharpening and the Manual here does not address this.
thank you
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Mr. Anderson
May 27, 2025
To sharpen the blades on a Yard-Man reel cutter with part number 1000-6, follow these steps:
1. Clean the Mower: Remove grass, dirt, and debris from the blades and reel using a brush or cloth.
2. Secure the Mower: Place the mower on a flat surface and secure it so it doesn’t move during sharpening.
3. Access the Blades: Remove any covers if needed to expose the reel blades.
4. Backlapping Method (common for reel mowers): - Apply a reel sharpening compound (gritty paste) to the cutting edges of the reel blades. - Turn the reel backward by hand using a crank or a wrench attached to the drive mechanism. This causes the blades to rub against the bed knife and sharpen themselves. - Continue cranking backward for several minutes until blades are evenly sharpened.
5. Clean the Blades Again: Remove all compound with a brush and cloth.
6. Adjust Blade Contact: Ensure the reel blades lightly contact the bed knife across the entire width. Adjust screws or bolts if necessary.
7. Lubricate Moving Parts: Apply light oil to the blade edges and moving parts to reduce future wear.
Always follow safety procedures and refer to the mower’s manual for specific instructions.
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mike
May 27, 2025
@Mr. Anderson is this the same procedure for a Yardman model 1000-5?
can’t seem to find the Model number on my lawnmower.
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Do you have a question about the 1000-6 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
how do you sharpen the blades on this old Yardman reel cutter? can you reverse the gears, use compound on the blades and push backwards to sharpen? or how? mine is in need of sharpening and the Manual here does not address this. thank you
To sharpen the blades on a Yard-Man reel cutter with part number 1000-6, follow these steps:
1. Clean the Mower: Remove grass, dirt, and debris from the blades and reel using a brush or cloth.
2. Secure the Mower: Place the mower on a flat surface and secure it so it doesn’t move during sharpening.
3. Access the Blades: Remove any covers if needed to expose the reel blades.
4. Backlapping Method (common for reel mowers):
- Apply a reel sharpening compound (gritty paste) to the cutting edges of the reel blades.
- Turn the reel backward by hand using a crank or a wrench attached to the drive mechanism. This causes the blades to rub against the bed knife and sharpen themselves.
- Continue cranking backward for several minutes until blades are evenly sharpened.
5. Clean the Blades Again: Remove all compound with a brush and cloth.
6. Adjust Blade Contact: Ensure the reel blades lightly contact the bed knife across the entire width. Adjust screws or bolts if necessary.
7. Lubricate Moving Parts: Apply light oil to the blade edges and moving parts to reduce future wear.
Always follow safety procedures and refer to the mower’s manual for specific instructions.
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@Mr. Anderson is this the same procedure for a Yardman model 1000-5? can’t seem to find the Model number on my lawnmower.