BEFORE OPERATION
CHECK YOUR MOWER Blades
1. Turn the engine OFF and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position
(see page 28).
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (see page 46).
3. Tilt the mower to the right, so the carburetor side is up. This will
help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting.
BLADE
BOLTS
4. Inspect the blades for wear and damage.
NORMAL EXCESSIVELY BENT
WORN
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CRACKED
A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is worn out, bent,
cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced. A worn or damaged
blade can break, causing blade pieces to be thrown from the mower.
When a blade needs sharpening or replacement, take the lawn
mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer. Or, if you have a
torque wrench, you can remove and install a blade yourself (see pages
52 - 53).
Check that the blade bolts are tight (see page 53).
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