SHARPENING THE BLADE
When the mower is properly lubricated and adjusted,
sharpening should not be necessary for several years.
However, the following steps will allow you to do the
procedure yourself at relatively little expense.
Spread a thin layer of lapping compound on the front
edge of the reel blades.
Adjust the cutter bar so that the cutter bar blade has
light but firm contact with the reel blades across the
full width of the cutter bar.
Push the mower backward on a smooth surface
( such as a sidewalk or paved driveway). Continue to
do this until the reel blades rotate relatively free and
front edge of the cutter bar blade is polished.
MAINTENANCE
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Model 2020-16S
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
It is recommended to charge the mower every 3
months for optimum performance when not in use. If
the battery has been in storage for a long time without
recharging, it will be in a low charge state.
Checking
adjustments
During
the
adjustment
process
,
use
double
sheets
of
paper
(
ie
.,
newspaper
or
writing
)
between
the
cutter
bar
blade
and
the
reel
blades
.
Carefully
turn
the
reel
blades
by
hand
to
verify
the
paper
can
be
cut
.
All
blades
should
slice
the
paper
evenly
the
entire
length
of
the
cutter
bar
while
the
reel
spins
freely
with
minimal
obstruction
or
resistance
.
Turn
the
corresponding
adjusting
bolt
clockwise
when
the
paper
is
not
being
cut
.
Turn
the
corresponding
adjusting
bolt
counterclockwise
when
the
reel
is
too
tight
.
After
adjustment
,
if
the
mower
has
an
intermittent
cut
,
or
if
the
reel
is
being
obstructed
by
too
much
contact
between
the
reel
blades
and
cutter
bar
blade
,
adjustments
should
be
made
to
the
corresponding
bolts
where
the
condition
is
occurring
.
Fig. 13
NOTE
: It is recommended to use and industrial or
valve lapping compound between 100-240 grit. This
is usually available at an industrial or automotive
supply store.
If professional sharpening is required, consult your
local yellow pages for reel mower repair services.
STORING THE MOWER
Remove the switch key and battery, and store in
a secure location out of the reach of children.
Remove
the
grass
catcher.
Before storage, wipe any dirt or debris from the
battery area.
Turn mower on its side and clean grass
clippings that have accumulated on the
underside of the mower deck.
Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth.
Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners,
etc., for tightness.
Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and
wear. Have repairs made on any damaged or
missing parts.
Uninstall the handle assembly as described
earlier in this manual.
Store mower indoors in a clean, dry place out of
the reach of children.
Do not store near corrosive materials such as
fertilizer or rock salt.
