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Next, use the hose to give the underside and blade a thorough spray-down. If you prefer to remove the mower blade and clean it separately, use a socket wrench to remove the bolts that hold it in place. Lay the blade on its side, and hose it off. Let everything dry thoroughly, reattach the blade if you’ve removed it, and proceed to the next step.



Extra protection never hurts, which is why it’s a good idea to cover your resting mower with a waterproof tarp.

Scott Bish is a writer who hails from Ohio.
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