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Petrol Lawn Mower support
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Adjust the cutting height
⚠️CAUTION: Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running.
The lawn mower is hard to push if the housing or cutting blade is dragged through heavy grass. Follow the step-by-step guide for instructions on how to set the cutting height.
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How to set the cutting height
The below steps are applicable to standard lawn mowers.
⚠️CAUTION: Do not set the cutting height too low. The blades can hit the ground if the surface of the lawn is not level.
The cutting height can be adjusted in multiple levels.
Move the cutting height lever to increase or decrease the cutting height.
Check that you have the correct cutting height for your grass, max 1/3 of the height.
Depending on your lawn mower, the cutting height lever design can vary:
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