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Your grass will look tidier and stay healthier after its mowed with a sharp blade.
When you know how to sharpen alawn mowerblade, youll get thatnice, clean edgeon each blade of grass.
Credit: Peter Krumhardt
A dull blade can tear the grass and leave it more susceptible to disease from the exposed tissues.
When the grass is cleanly cut, the blade is better able to absorb water.
A blunt blade will put stress on your mowers engine.
Credit: Chip Nadeau
If you follow our guide, you’ll only need two tools to sharpen your blade.
Just double-check to wear heavy gloves and consider eye protection before you get started.
Then, remove the blade from the mower.
If the blade isn’t balanced, file a little more metal from the heavier side until it balances.
Be sure to tighten the nut securely back into place.
And don’t forget to reattach the spark plugs.
Should I Sharpen Mower Blades or Get a New Mower?
Mowing practices for healthy lawns.
University of Minnesota Extension.
Early Lawn Activities to Consider.
Yard and Garden: Prepare Your Garden Tools for Spring.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
