MAINTENANCE
BLADES Inspect, check bolt tightness, remove, sharpen, and replace the
blades as described in this section. Always complete these steps
before working around the mower blades:
1. Move the PTO clutch lever to OFF. Engage the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key.
3. Disconnect the spark plug cap.
Blade Inspection When the blades need resharpening or replacement, take the lawn
tractor to an authorized servicing Honda lawn tractor dealer. Or, if you
have a torque wrench, you can remove and install the blades
yourself, as described later in this chapter.
NEW BENT CRACKED WORN
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A worn, cracked, or damaged blade
can break and pieces of the blade can
become dangerous projectiles.
Thrown objects can cause serious
injury.
Inspect the blades regularly and do not
operate the lawn tractor with a worn or
damaaed blade.
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