Blade Inspection
1. Turn the fuel valve OFF
(page
3).
2. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug
(page
11).
3. Tilt the mower to the right side, so the fuel cap side is up. This will
help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor
flooding.
4. Inspect the blade for damage, cracks, and excessive rust or
corrosion.
BLADE
BLADE BOLTS
WARNING
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.
A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is excessively worn,
bent, cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced.
NORMAL
TRAILING EDGE
EXCESSIVELY WORN
TRAILING EDGE
NORMAL
CRACKED
WORN
BENT
If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer for inspection.
Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection
Inspect the blade bolts for any signs of damage
INSPECT WASHERS
or looseness. If they are damaged, they must
AND BOLT HEADS
be replaced.
FOR LOOSENESS
If they appear loose, a torque wrench must be
used to accurately tighten the blade bolts to the
required torque. If you do not have a torque
wrench, take your lawn mower to an authorized
dealer to have the bolts replaced and/or
tightened.
Use only Honda Genuine blade bolts and
special washers, since they are specifically
designed for this purpose.
Replacement part numbers are on
page
17.