Pre-Operation Checks; Checking Blade Condition - Honda MM52 Operator's Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
CHECKING BLADE CONDITION
Before each use, check each mower blade for
damage or abnormal wear.
1. Stan the engine and set Hydraulic Cylinder
Selector lever (ii installed) to "FRONT". Raise the
mower deck fully with the Lii Selector lever.
Turn the Lowering Speed Control knob fully
clockwise to prevent descent. Do not over-
tighten the knob.
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result if a piece of blade breaks off and is
thrown from under the mower deck.
Never operate the tractor with a worn or
damaged blade.
Never operate the tractor with a blade that
is cracked or notched at the base of its
upturned edge.
Push the Lii Selector lever toward "DOWN" to
be sure that the mower deck is locked in the
fully raised position. Mower should not de-
scend.
3. Set Lii Selector lever back to "NEUTRAL".
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Remove the ignition key to prevent acci-
dental starting.
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Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands
from the mower blades.
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Place a block under the mower deck to
prevent it from lowering unexpectedly.
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Stop the engine, remove the ignition key
and disconnect the spark plug caps.
4. inspect each of the blades for cracks, bending
or signs of wear. The right and center blades
can be seen from under the right side of the
mower deck . The left blade can be seen from
under the left front edge of the mower deck.
Turn the blades 180" to inspect the opposite
side.
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