Check Your Mower; Blade - Honda HARMONY II HRS216PDA Owner's Manual

BEFORE OPERATION

CHECK YOUR MOWER

Blade

1. Turn the fuel valve to OFF (page
9). Disconnect the spark plug cap
from the spark plug (page 36).
2. Tilt the mower to the right, so
the carburetor side is up. This
will help to prevent fuel leakage
and hard starting.
3. Inspect the blade(s) for wear
and damage
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(s) regularly. Do not operate
the mower with a worn or damaged blade.
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 yourself (page 38).
Check that the blade bolts are tight (see page 38).
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B WARNING
EXCESSIVELY
NORMAL
WORN
BLADE(S)
BLADE BOLTS
BENT CRACKED