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Removal

1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (page 7). Disconnect the spark plug cap
(page 12) from the spark plug, then tilt the mower to the right side,
so the air cleaner side is up. This will help to prevent fuel leakage
and hard starting due to carburetor flooding.
2. Remove the two blade bolts with a 14 mm (6 point) socket wrench.
Use a wooden block to prevent the blade(s) from turning when
removing the bolts. Remove the blade(s).

Always use an upper and lower blade on the HRR models.

Installation

1. Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area.
2. Install the blade(s) using the two blade bolts and special washers
as shown. Be sure to install the special washers with the concave
side toward the blade(s) and the convex side toward the bolts.
The blade bolts and washers are specially designed for this
application. When replacing bolts and washers, use only genuine
Honda replacement parts.
3. Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench. Use a wooden block
to prevent the blade(s) from turning when tightening the bolts.
Blade bolt torque: 36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N·m)
If you do not 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(s) to fly off while you
are operating the mower.
GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT (HRR)

Cleaning

Wash the bag with a garden hose, and allow it to dry completely
before use; a wet bag will clog quickly.

Replacement

Replace a worn or damaged bag with a Honda replacement bag or its
equivalent (page 18).

Bag Removal

1. Unclip the plastic edges of
the bag from the frame.
2. Remove the frame from
the bag.

Bag Installation

1. Insert the frame into the
bag, as shown.
2. Clip the plastic edges of
the bag onto the frame, as
shown.
HRS BLADE HOLDER
SINGLE BLADE
SPECIAL
WASHER (2)
BLADE BOLT (2)
HRR BLADE HOLDER
UPPER BLADE
LOWER
BLADE
SPECIAL
WASHER (2)
BLADE BOLT (2)
FRAME
PLASTIC EDGE
BAG
PLASTIC
EDGE