Honda HRS536C Owner's Manual page 13

4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
CHECK YOUR MOWER
Blade
1. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF
position (see page 9).
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap
from the spark plug (see page 38).
3. Tilt the mower to the right, so
the carburetor side is up. This
will help to prevent fuel leakage
and hard starting.
4. Inspect the blade for wear and damage.
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 regularly. Do not operate
the mower with a worn or damaged blade.
NORMAL
A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is worn out, bent,
cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced. A worn or damaged
blade can break, causing blade pieces to be thrown from the mower.
When a blade needs sharpening or replacement take the lawn mower
to an authorized Honda servicing dealer. Or, if you have a torque wrench,
you can remove and install the blade yourself (see pages 40).
Check that the blade bolts are tight (see page 40).
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WARNING
EXCESSIVELY
WORN
BLADE
BLADE BOLTS
BENT
CRACKED
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