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3. Tighten the bolts with a torque wrench. Use a wooden block to stop
the blades from turning.
Blade bolt torque: 36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N·m)
If you don’t have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda servicing
dealer tighten the blade bolts before you use the mower. If the blade
bolts are overtightened, they could break. If the blade bolts are not
tightened enough, they could loosen or come out. In either case, it
would be possible for the blade to fly off while you are operating the
mower.
GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT
Grass Bag Cleaning
Wash the bag with a garden hose, and
allow it to dry completely before use; a wet
bag will clog quickly.
Grass Bag Replacement
Replace a worn or damaged bag with a
genuine Honda bag or its equivalent.
Bag Removal
Unclip the plastic edges of the bag from the
frame. Remove the bag from the frame.
Bag Installation
Insert the frame into the new bag. Clip the plastic edges to the frame
as shown.
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