Honda HA4118H38A Owner's Manual page 80

MAINTENANCE
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Remove bolt, washer, and blade.
If a blade is dull, have it sharpened
and ,balanced.
If a blade is damaged, install a
new blade. See page 114 for
replacement part numbers.
48 inch mower only: Make sure
deflector cups are in place
between spindle and blade.
Install blade. Fasten with washer
and bolt. Make sure cupped side of
washer is next to blade.
Use a torque wrench to tighten bolt
to:
38" mower: 55 ft-lb (75 Nom)
48" mower: 50 ft-lb (68 Nom)
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