A Scotts lawn mower is a reel type slitter that does not have an electric or petrol engine. Instead, the mower has five spiral-shaped blades that rotate against a cutting bar, driven by the forward movement of the large front wheels of the mower. Since there is no escape from the engine to contribute to any pollution problem, coil cutters are ideal for environmentally-conscious gardeners. If your clipper will need any change, you can repair a Scotts lawn mower with some common hand tools.
Instructions
1 Place the mower on a work table and remove the handle assembly.
2 Turn the mower on the left side. Slide a flat-blade screwdriver into the C-clip in the center of the drive wheel on the right side and pry it out of the shaft. Take off the wheel and set aside.
3 Check the condition of the drive sprocket on the spindle. If you see damage, replace with a new transmission gear. Replace the drive wheel and C-clip.
4 Position the cutter so that the two wheels are on the table. Push the mower forward, and see how the spiral blades turn against the cutting bar. The blades should slide smoothly without gaps between the blades and the bar. If gaps appear, adjust the screw on each side of the cutting bar until both sides slide the blades against the bar evenly.
5 Push the mower forward again, and insert a paper strip over the beaters. The blades must be cut cleanly from the newspaper. If the paper does not cut cleanly, you may have to repeat the settings in the previous step.
6 Put the handle back on the lawnmower, and place the machine on the ground. Lawn mower test. The mower should be cut evenly and smoothly.