When Four is Really Eight!

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 We are mowing two yards every week or so.  My son and I have been cutting about every five to six days.  The first two times, we used both the 6AH batteries and part of a 5AH battery.  On the third time (#5 and #6), my son ran the mower, and he used all of that third 5AH battery.  

Last week we shared mowing, and we used both of the 6AH batteries and both a 4AH and 5AM batteries.  The grass is not any longer, it may be a bit thicker, but I feel the problem is the blade sharpness.  



Blades after six and eight cuttings

Before we mow again this week, I will sharpen the blades to see if I am right!

NOTE:  The mower is still cutting very evenly!

NOTE: With my Honda gas mower, I had to do the same thing, sharpen multiple times over the season.  The Honda did not cut well at all if it was dull.  





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