How do you adjust the blades on a reel mower?
Locate the four adjustment screws on the reel mower. There is one screw on either side of the reel, and one screw on either side of the cutting bar. Insert a flat screwdriver in the screw slots on the sides of the blade reel, instructs YouTube. Tighten the screw to move the blades closer to the cutting bar, if needed.
How low will a Fiskars reel mower cut?
-If the lawn isn’t too thick, it easily cuts ~5″ grass down to ~1.75″ (third notch, not sure of exact height) in one go. Thick spots need cleanup. Cons: -Pushing the grass out the front also means that you also push sticks out the front.
How do I adjust the blades on my Paper cutting reel?
Rotate the reel down through all five CUTTING REEL BLADES (1) moving the paper strip up as it cuts. The paper should cut cleanly. If most of the blades cut on both sides, the system is set correctly, if not see “Adjusting the blades”. If the paper test shows that you need to adjust your blades, you will need an 11 mm and 13 mm wrench.
What size wrench do I need to adjust lawn mower blades?
If most of the blades cut on both sides, the system is set correctly, if not see “Adjusting the blades”. If the paper test shows that you need to adjust your blades, you will need an 11 mm and 13 mm wrench. If issues exist on both sides of the mower, you’ll need to work on them one side at a time.
How do you adjust the blades on a John Deere lawn mower?
If issues exist on both sides of the mower, you’ll need to work on them one side at a time. Using the 13mm wrench, unlock the two LOCKING BOLTS (3) on the side that needs adjusting. If the blades are touching, rotate the ADJUSTMENT DIAL (4) counterclockwise until the blades don’t make contact.
How do you adjust the height on a reel mower?
If grass clippings are not flying satisfactorily out the front of the mower as you walk along, adjust the mowing height down another notch. You don’t need tools to make the adjustment, and it only takes a second to move the lever to the desired setting. The mower is designed to be easier to push than other reel mowers.