Servicing The Mower Blades - Simplicity Sovereign 1692143 Operator's Manual

Normal Care
SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES
WARNING
Do not handle the blade with bare hands. Do not touch
the cutting edge.
Sharpening & Balancing
1. To remove a blade, wedge a wood block between blade
and housing to prevent rotation as shown in figure 16.
Then, turn capscrew counterclockwise to remove.
2. Use a file to sharpen blade to a fine edge. Remove all
nicks and dents in blade edge. If blade is severely
damaged it should be replaced.
3. To balance the blade, use a balancing machine or the
following procedure. Drive a small nail into the side of a
workbench or other vertical surface as shown in figure
17. Lubricate the nail with a drop of oil. Centerthe blade
center hole on the nail. A balanced blade will remain
level. File material off heavier end of blade until it is
balanced.
Figure 16.
A. Blade Mounting Capscrew
B. Wooden Block
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