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4. If either
of the
blades
shows
signs
of
damage
or excessive
wear,
remove
the cutter
deck,
and thoroughly
inspect
the blades
(see cutter
deck
removal
instructions
on page
64 1. Dull blades
can be sharpened,
but
blades
that
are worn
out,
bent,
cracked,
or otherwise
damaged
must
be replaced.
If the
blades
need
sharpening
or replacement,
take
the tractor
to your
authorized
Honda
lawn
tractor
dealer.
Or, if you have
the
proper
tools,
you
can remove
and install
the
blades
yourself
(see
blade
removal
and installation
instructions
on pages
70
-
71
1.
38 inch type
3iEiil
\
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___..-
+-s
BENT
'+------7
CRACKED
42 and 46 inch type
NORMAL
EXCESSIVELY
WORN
m
Broken
nieces
thrown
from
a worn
or damaged
blade
can
cause
serious
injury.
Always
inspect
the blades
before
using
the lawn
tractor.
[NOTlCE]
l
Use genuine
Honda
replacement
blades,
or equivalent.
l
To reduce the possibility
of weakening
the blades, or causing imbalance
or poor cutting
performance,
sharpening
should
be performed
by an
authorized
Honda
lawn
tractor
dealer.
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