Jean Parrot -> August Abolins said..

 AA>> Hmmm..  I've never sharpened the blades..  I just get new
 JP> ones. AA> :)  They are pretty mangled by the time I get
 JP> through with them AA> in a couple of seasons.

 JP> If you go that route, make sure first to pull the plug high
 JP> tension wire. Close to i.t, you will have a "hook" where it
 JP> can be secured while you tinker with the machine. One sure way
 JP> to finish with still ten fingers.

My model doesn't seem to have any "hook".  I would just uncork
the spark plug before I would start removing the blade.


 AA>> I should get one of those riding mowers some day.

 JP> We make choices in life. This was purchased by my son who has
 JP> too much money. It runs nice but like all machineries, one has
 JP>  to do some maintenance before trouble looms.

I sent you some pics off the task still ahead of me.

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