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How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade

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Sharpening a dull lawn mower blade will save you the trouble and money of buying a new one and cut your grass more effectively.
Step 2: Flip the mower on its side.
Flip the mower on its side, being careful not to spill gas and oil from the engine. You can use a tarp underneath the mower to contain any mess. Flip the mower so that the oil breather tube is on high side of the engine and the oil doesn’t leak. The best time to do this is when the gas tank is almost empty.
Flip the mower on its side with the oil breather tube facing up.

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Be sure to disconnect the spark plug wire from the mower spark plug before attempting to remove the mower blade. Wear safety glasses and gloves when sharpening the mower blade. After sharpening your blade and putting the mower back into use, regularly check that the nut securing the blade is tight.

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