10
BLADE(S)Inspection
1. Turn the fuel valve
OFF. Disconnect the
spark plug cap from
the spark plug
(page 13).
2. Tilt the mower to the
right, so the fuel cap
side is up. This will
help to prevent fuel
leakage and hard
starting.
3. Inspect the blade(s)
for damage, cracks, and
excessive rust or
corrosion.
A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is excessively
worn, bent, cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced. A
worn or damaged blade can break, causing blade pieces to be
thrown from the mower.
If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer for inspection.
4. A torque wrench must always be used when installing the blade(s).
Check that the blade bolts are tight.
Removal and Installation
If you remove the blade(s) for sharpening or replacement, you will
need a torque wrench for installation. Wear heavy gloves to protect
your hands.
BLADE SHARPENING: To avoid weakening the blade(s) or causing
imbalance or poor cutting, the blade(s) should be sharpened by
trained staff at an authorized Honda servicing dealer.
BLADE REPLACEMENT: Use Honda Genuine replacement blade(s)
or their equivalent (page 19).
Removal
1. Turn the fuel valve OFF. Disconnect the spark plug cap, then tilt the
mower to the right side, so the fuel cap 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.
B WARNING
A worn, cracked, or damaged blade can break, and pieces
of the damaged blade can become dangerous projectiles.
Thrown objects can cause serious injury.
Inspect the blade(s) regularly, and do not operate the
mower with worn or damaged blade(s).
FUEL CAP
BLADE(S)
BLADE BOLTS
NORMAL EXCESSIVELY
WORN BENT CRACKED
HRS BLADE HOLDER
SINGLE BLADE
SPECIAL
WASHER (2)
BLADE BOLT (2)
HRR BLADE HOLDER
UPPER BLADE
LOWER
BLADE
SPECIAL
WASHER (2)
BLADE BOLT (2)