BLADE REMOVAL AND SHARPENING M * Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands.
* Disconnect the spark plug cap to prevent acciden-
tal start-up.
r 1. Turn the fuel valve to “OFF,” and drain the
carburetor (see p. 19).
2. Tilt the mower so the carburetor side is up.
Remove the blade bolts to remove the blade.
NOTE:
Never tilt the mower so the carburetor side is down.
It will result in hard starting.
3. Sharpen the blade cutting edges with a file. File
the top side only. Maintain the original bevel for a
fine cutting edge. File both ends evenly to main-
tain blade balance.
NOTE:
BLADE
Use only a genuine HONDA replacement blade or
equivalent.
4. Clean away any dirt and grass from around the
blade shaft.
5. ZnstaZl the blade so that the blade bolts are securely
tightened with specified torque.
Torque: 5.0 - 6.0 kg m (36.2 - 43.4 ft lb)
BLADE BOLTS