How to check and replace a lawn mower blade
This is an article on how to check and replace a blade on a Husqvarna lawn mower. If you are looking for information on how to check and replace a blade on a Husqvarna ride-on mower, click here.
In order to keep your Husqvarna lawn mower in good condition, you must check the blade and replace it if it is damaged or broken.
How to check a blade on a lawn mower
In order for your lawn mower to cut optimally, make sure you check the blades regularly.
WARNING: Use protective gloves when maintaining the cutting equipment. The blade is very sharp and cuts can easily occur.
CAUTION: To prevent accidental starts on a petrol-powered lawn mower, remove the ignition cable from the spark plug.
CAUTION: To prevent accidental starts on a battery-powered lawn mower, turn the safety key to 0, remove the battery and wait a minimum 5 seconds.
- Check the cutting equipment for damage or cracks. Always replace damaged cutting equipment.
- Look at the blade to check if it is damaged or blunt.
NOTE: If the blade is not correctly attached, this will cause vibration in the product or the cutting result will be unsatisfactory.
Damaged blades:
How to replace a blade on a lawn mower
- Prevent the blade from moving with a block of wood.
- Remove the blade bolt and spring washer.
- Remove the blade.
- Check the blade support and blade bolt to see if there is damage.
- Check the engine shaft to make sure it is not bent.
- When you attach the new blade, point the angled end of the blade in the direction of the cutting cover.
- Make sure that the blade is aligned with the centre of the engine shaft.
- Prevent the blade from moving with a block of wood. Attach the spring washer and tighten the bolt and washer with a torque specific for your lawn mower. You can find the information in the operator’s manual.
- Pull the blade around by hand and make sure that it turns freely.
- Start the product to test the blade. If the blade is not correctly attached, this will cause vibration on the product or the cutting result will be unsatisfactory.
