4. If either of the blades shows signs of damage or excessive wear,
remove the cutter deck, and thoroughly inspect the blades (see cutter
deck removal instructions on pages 53 and 54). Dull blades can be
sharpened, but blades that are worn out, bent, cracked, or otherwise
damaged must be replaced. If the blades need sharpening or replace-
ment, take the cutter deck to your authorized Honda lawn tractor
dealer. Or, if you have the proper tools, you can remove and install the
blades yourself (see blade removal and installation instructions on
pages 58 and 59).
L -- I NORMAL EXCESSIVELY WORN
BENT CRACKED
m Broken pieces thrown from a worn or damaged blade can
cause serious injury. Always inspect the
blades
before using the tractor.
1 IMPORTANT NOTICE 1
l Use genuine Honda replacement blades, or equivalent.
l To reduce the possibility of weakening the blades, or causing imbalance
or poor cutting performance, sharpening should be performed by an
authorized Honda lawn tractor dealer.
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