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 page 64 1. 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 replacement, take
the tractor 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 70 - 71 1.
38 inch type
3iEiil
\ - \-=----- ----I
___..- +-s BENT ‘+------7 CRACKED
42 and 46 inch type
NORMAL EXCESSIVELY
WORN
m Broken nieces thrown from a worn or damaged blade can
cause serious injury. Always inspect the blades before using the lawn
tractor.
[NOTlCE] 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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