Pre-Operation Check; Blade - Honda HRC216 Owner's Manual

5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Check the following items before starting the engine
BLADE
Turn the fuel valve OFF, and tilt the
mower to the right, so the carburetor
side is up.
NOTE: Hard starting and fuel leakage
may result if the mower is tilted with
the carburetor side down.
Inspect the blade for wear and damage
NORMAL EXCESSIVELY
BENT
CRACKED
WORN
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 could break,
causing pieces of the blade to be thrown from the mower.
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A worn or damaged blade may cause serious injury. Always
inspect the blade before using the mower.
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 (see page 51).
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Blade sharpening: To avoid weakening the blade, or causing imbalance or
poor cutting, the blade should be sharpened by an authorized Honda lawn
mower dealer.
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Blade replacement: Use a genuine Honda replacement blade or its equivalent.
Check that the blade bolts are tight. Use a wooden block to prevent the blade
from turning when tightening the bolts. Wear heavy gloves to protect your ,hands.
Blade bolt torque: 36.2-43.4 ft lb (5.0-6.0 kg-m).
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