Snow Joe MJ501M-RM Mow Joe 18-Inch Manual Reel Mower with Grass Catcher - Manual (Page 5)

Loosening the Blades
The cutter bar must be moved away from the cutting reel.
1. Loosen both screws by an equal amount by turning
them counter-clockwise.
Tightening the Blades
The cutter bar must be moved closer to the cutting reel.
1. Tighten the screws by an equal amount by turning
them clockwise.
Align Cutting Path Indication Arrow With
Previously Cut Path (Fig. 8)
NOTE: The width of the real mower actual cut is indicated
below. Do not use wheels as a reference point for grass cut line.
Checking the Adjustment (Fig. 9)
1. Turn mower upside down.
2. Insert a piece of paper between cutter bar and reel
blades, and slowly turn wheel by hand.
3. All blades should slice the paper evenly, along the
entire length of the cutter bar while the reel turns
smoothly.
4. If mower has an intermittent cut, adjustment should be
made to the appropriate side of blades to attain proper
cutting action.
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Fig. 8
18 inches
Paper
Fig. 9