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How to Adjust Lawnmower Blades
How to Adjust Lawnmower Blades. When mowing your yard with a lawnmower, you can adjust the settings on your mower to suit the different lengths of grass. Cutting your grass lower allows you to wait longer in between cuts; however, you also have a greater chance of cutting the grass down to the soil. Whatever your preference, it's not difficult to...
When mowing your yard with a lawnmower, you can adjust the settings on your mower to suit the different lengths of grass. Cutting your grass lower allows you to wait longer in between cuts; however, you also have a greater chance of cutting the grass down to the soil. Whatever your preference, it's not difficult to adjust your lawnmower blades to the setting that best fits your needs.
Things You'll Need
Lawnmower
Garden gloves
Power off the lawnmower and remove any key required to run the device (if a key is needed).
Turn the lawnmower on its side if you are using a push mower. This exposes the underside of the mower and the blade.
Remove the grass that is stuck to the inside of the lawnmower and blade. This allows you to cut the grass closer and reduces the chance of the blade backing up from all the grass build up.
Turn the lawnmower back onto its wheels. Find the blade adjustment lever on the side of the mower. If you are using a driving mower, the lever is typically located alongside your leg. Pulling the lever up removes less grass while moving the lever down creates a closer cut.
Tips & Warnings
When you start the mower you may see some dark smoke coming out. This is from turning the mower onto its side and is totally normal. The smoke goes away in a few moments.
