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Blade Removal

1. Turn the fuel valve OFF.
Disconnect the spark plug cap
(page 12), and then tilt the
mower to the right side (from the
operator’s point of view) so the
fuel filler cap is up. This will help
prevent fuel leakage, motor oil
seeping into the air filter, and
hard starting.
2. Remove the two blade bolts with a 14 mm (6 point) socket wrench.
Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when
removing the bolts. Remove the blades.

Blade Installation

1. Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area.
2. Install both blades using the two blade bolts and special washers
as shown. Be sure to install the special washers with the concave
side toward the blades 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 Honda
Genuine replacement parts.
3. Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench. Use a wooden block
to prevent the blades 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 blades to fly
off while you are operating the mower.
GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT

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 Genuine replacement
bag or equivalent.

Removal

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

Installation

1. Insert the bag frame into the
bag, as shown.
2. Clip the plastic edges of the
bag onto the frame, as shown.
B WARNING
Operating this mower with only one blade will result in an
improperly seated blade that can be thrown from the
mower and seriously hurt or kill someone.
Always use both blades as a set.
FUEL CAP UP
UPPER BLADE
LOWER
BLADE
BLADE
BOLT (2)
SPECIAL
WASHER (2)
BLADES
SPECIAL
WASHER (2)
BLADE
BOLT (2)
TORQUE
WRENCH
BLADES
WOODEN
BLOCK
FRAME
PLASTIC EDGE
BAG
PLASTIC
EDGE