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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
LUBRICATING MOWER
Your Remington brand mower does not need
to be lubricated. Please do not lubricate the
mower.
REMOVING AND ATTACHING MOWER
BLADE
Tools Needed:
• 3/4" socket or adjustable wrench
• 2" x 4" piece of wood (about 2 feet long)
• Heavy work gloves
1. Remove safety key, battery, and power
cord (if applicable).
2. Turn mower upside down.
3. Wedge a 2" x 4" piece of wood under the
blade and over the edge of the mower
housing (see Figure 26).
4. Using 3/4" socket or adjustable wrench,
turn the blade nut counterclockwise to
remove.
5. Remove blade nut, washer, and blade (see
Figure 27). Note: The blade adapter might
come off with the blade. It is not part of
the blade and needs to placed on the motor
shaft before reinstalling blade.
6. To replace a sharpened blade or to install
a new blade, verify the blade adapter is on
the motor shaft.
7. Place blade on motor shaft. IMPORTANT:
Verify hole in center of blade is aligned
correctly with blade adapter.
8. Place the washer onto the motor shaft.
9. With the 2" x 4" piece of wood in place,
install blade nut and tighten securely.
(Torque 40 Ft-Lbs - 480 in-lbs)
10. Turn the mower upright.
An out-of-balance blade causes the mower to
vibrate excessively. Excessive vibration may
cause damage to the mower, especially the
motor and electrical connections.
Because you are removing metal from the blade
when sharpening, make sure to remove an
equal amount from each side to keep the blade
balanced. The best way to balance a blade is
with a blade balancer (available at most local
hardware stores), or with a large screwdriver,
nail, or bolt.
Tools Needed:
• Heavy work gloves
• Blade balancer, or a large screwdriver,
nail, or bolt
1. After sharpening the blade, hang it on the
balancer and check the level.
If one side of the blade tips lower, sharpen
that side a little at a time until the blade is
balanced.
2. When sharpening a used blade, be espe-
cially careful to keep it balanced. If in
doubt, replace the blade with a new one.
Note: Blade sharpening services are also avail-
able. Contact a local mower service center or
check the local yellow pages.
BALANCING MOWER BLADE
When the blade is dull, the cut ends of the grass
will be ragged and may turn brown soon after
mowing. A dull blade also causes the battery
to discharge more quickly. When this occurs,
sharpen the blade (as long as the blade is oth-
erwise in good condition).
Tools Needed:
• Fine-toothed fi le
• Heavy work gloves
• Safety glasses
1. Remove blade from mower (see Removing
and Attaching Mower Blade).
2. Secure blade in a vise.
3. While wearing safety glasses, carefully
fi le the cutting edges of the blade using
even strokes. Be sure to fi le both sides of
the blade equally.
4. Check the balance of the blade after sharp-
ening (see Balancing Mower Blade).
SHARPENING MOWER BLADE
Figure 26 - Wedging
the Wood
Figure 27 - Remove
Blade
Disconnect mower from
power supply before clean-
ing or servicing. Severe
injury or death could occur from
fi re, electrical shock, or body con-
tact with moving cutter blades.
WARNING
Supplies Needed:
• Clean, damp cloth or sponge
• Mild soap or detergent (if needed)
• Soft nylon brush (if needed)
1. Remove safety key, battery, and power
cord (if applicable).
2. Using a damp cloth or sponge with a mild
soap or detergent, clean the mower.
3. Use a soft nylon brush of non-metallic
scrubbing pad to remove any clippings
that have accumulated on the underside
of the deck and in the rear discharge area.
Do not use a wire brush; it will scratch and
harm the surface of the mower.
4. Water may be used to clean the rear bag-
ger, but not the mower itself. For proper
grass collection, make sure the grass bag is
clean and the mesh holes are not clogged.
Allow the rear bagger to dry thoroughly
before using it again.
Note: A wet rear bagger will clog quickly and
hamper grass collection.
CLEANING MOWER
Periodically clean your mower to ensure peak
performance. Note: Remember, this is an elec-
tric mower.
Always remove the safety key
and battery before performing
any adjustments, maintenance,
blade change, or repairs to your
mower.
WARNING
Disconnect mower from
power supply before clean-
ing or servicing. Severe
injury or death could occur from
fi re, electrical shock, or body con-
tact with moving cutter blades.
WARNING
Always unplug mower and re-
move safety key before placing
hands near the blade. Always
wear gloves to protect your
hands from the sharp edges of
the blade.
WARNING
Always wear gloves to protect
your hands from the sharp edges
of the blade. Wear safety glasses
to protect your eyes while sharp-
ening blade.
WARNING
When cleaning mower:
• Do not submerse mower in
any liquids
• Do not use products that
contain Ammonia, Chlorine,
or abrasives
• Do not use chlorinated clean-
ing solvents, Carbon Tetra-
chloride, Kerosene, or Gaso-
WARNING