If any of the blades show signs of damage or excessive wear, a more thorough inspection is necessary (see Page 25 for Mower Deck Re- moval). A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is worn out, bent, cracked or otherwise damaged must be replaced. If a blade needs sharpening or replacement, take the mower deck to your authorized HONDA Multipurpose tractor dealer. Or if you have the proper tools, you can remove and install the blade yourself.
Use a genuine HONDA replacement blade or equivalent.
To reduce the possibiiity of weakening the blade or causing imbalance or poor cutting performance, sharpening should be per- formed by an authorized HONDA Muiti- purpose Tractor dealer.
5.When you have completed the blade inspec- tion, return the Lowering Speed Adjust knob to its original position.
mif the Lift Selector Lever is set to **LO\;JN*‘the mower deck will automatically lower to the ground as the Lowering Speed Adjusting knob is turned counterclockwise. Keep clear of the deck.
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