Honda Power Equipment MM52 Sharpening Blades, Blade Inspection, damaged blade, Blade Sharpening

Sharpening Blades

1, Remove blades.

2.Always sharpen both ends equally to maintain balance. Follow original sharpening pattern. Do not sharpen blade to a razor edge. Leave from l/32 in. to l/16 in. blunt edge. Do not sharpen back side.

-1When sharpening blades be sure to balance them. Unbalanced blades will cause excessive vibration which can damage blade spindle bearings. Vibration may also cause structural cracks in mower compo- nents.

1, Test balance by placing the clean, sharpened blade on a screwdriver. A balanced blade will stay horizontal. If one end of the blade dips, grind or file the heavy end until good balance is achieved.

BLADE INSPECTION

Before each use, check each mower blade for damage or abnormal wear.

1.Start the engine and raise the mower deck fully with the Lii Control Lever set to “UP”.Turn the Lowering Speed Control knob fully clockwise to prevent descent. Do not overtighten the knob.

2.Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Block deck with wood block to prevent lower- ing.

3.Inspect each of the blades for cracks, bending or signs of wear. The right and center blades can be seen under the right side of the mower deck, The left blade can be seen from under the left front edge of the mower deck. Turn the blades 180“ to inspect the opposite side.

. Severe personal injury can result if a piece of blade breaks off and is thrown from under the mower deck.

•Never operate the tractor with a worn or

damaged blade.

. Never operate the tractor with a blade that is cracked or notched at the base of its upturned edge.

MAINTENANCE

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FOLLOW ORIGINAL

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