Check Your Mower; Blade(S) - Honda HRB215K3PDA Harmony Owner's Manual

BEFORE OPERATION
CHECK YOUR MOWER
Blade(s)
1. Turn the engine OFF and turn
the fuel valve to the OFF
position (see page 31).
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap
from the spark plug (see page 46).
3. Tilt the mower to the right, so
the carburetor side is up. This
will help to prevent fuel leakage
BLADE
and hard starting.
4. Inspect blade(s) for wear and damage.
BLADE(S)
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, and do not
operate the mower with a worn or damaged
blade.
i-l I u w
NORMAL
EXCESSIVELY
WORN
BENT
CRACKED
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(s) yourself (see pages 56 - 57).
Check that the blade bolts are tight (see page 57).