Things You'll Need:
- Penetrating Oil
- Penetrating Oil
- Gloves
- Gloves
- Gloves
- Scrub Brushes
- Steel Wool
- Wire Brushes
- Steel Wool
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Step 1
Scrape off any dried clippings and dirt with a stick, followed by a wire brush.
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Step 2
Scrub the mower, if necessary, with warm, soapy water and a scrub brush. Put it in a dry, sunny place to dry quickly and thoroughly.
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Step 3
Remove any rust by rubbing the affected area vigorously with a small piece of steel wool. (Be sure to wear gloves.)
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Step 4
Take the mower to a sharpening professional, usually listed in the yellow pages under "Lawn Mowers - Sharpening and Repair," for blade sharpening.
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Step 5
Spray the sharpened blade and any other steel parts with a penetrating, lubricating oil.
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Step 6
Store the lawn mower so that no metal is touching the garage floor or any other surface that is likely to get damp over the winter.









Comments
iamageniuster said
on 10/18/2008 Excellent tips! Thanks for sharing. 5 stars!