Listed below are instructions from the user manual for sharpening the blades.
• Remove the "E" rings, wheels and pinion from both sides of the mower (refer to figure 6).
• Remove both pawls from the rectangular slots in reel shaft and reverse their positions (refer to figure 7).
• Reverse the placement of the pinion gears.
• Place the left pinion on the reel shaft. Replace the wheels and "E" rings.
• Spread a thin layer of lapping compound on the front edge of the reel blades.
• Adjust the cutter bar blade so it has light but firm contact with the reel blades across the full width of the cutter bar (refer to figure 8). CAUTION: Do not overtighten the adjusting screws, as this could damage the cutter bar. Both screws must be tight on the final adjustment.
• 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 blades are polished.
• Remove wheels; reverse pinions and pawl is on the right. CAUTION: Clean any grinding compound or debris from the cutter bar blades, reel blades, pinion and pawl. Lubricate axle and pinion with a light film of wheel bearing grease and replace wheels and "E" rings.
