9. MAINTENANCE
BLADE REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION
When the blade needs sharpening
or replacement,
take the lawn mower to an
authorized
Honda lawn mower dealer. Or, if you have a torque wrench,
you can
remove and install the blade yourself. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands.
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Blade sharpening:
To reduce the possibility
of weakening
the blade, or causing
imbalance
or poor cutting
performance,
have the blade sharpened
by an
authorized
Honda lawn mower
dealer.
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Blade replacement:
Use a genuine Honda replacement
blade or its equivalent.
Blade Removal
1. Turn the fuel valve OFF, and rest the mower on its right side, so the carburetor
side is up.
NOTE: Hard starting
and fuel leakage may result if the mower is placed with
the carburetor
side down.
2. Remove the two blade bolts with a 14 mm socket wrench.
Use a wooden
block to prevent
the blade from turning
when
removing
the bolts.
3. Remove the blade and blade holder.
ROTO-STOP
ASSEMBLY
BLADE
HOLDER
/
BLADE
BOLTS
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