Blade Condition - Honda Mid-mount rotary mower Operator's Manual

3. Blade condition
Before each use, check each cutter blade, for damage or abnormal wear.
- 1. Start the engine and move the hydraulic cylinder selector lever (op-
tional part) to "FRONT", and raise the cutter deck fully with the
hydraulic lift lever. Turn the descent speed adjust knob fully
clockwise to prevent descent. Do not overtighten the knob.
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2. Push the hydraulic lift lever toward "DOWN" to be sure that the cut-
ter deck is locked in the fully raised position. Return the lift lever to
"NEUTRAL" and then stop the engine, remove the ignition key and
disconnect the spark plug.
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To avoid severe personal injury:
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Remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug caps to prevent
accidental starting.
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Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the cutter blades.
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Place a block under the cutter deck to prevent it from lowering
unexpectedly.
- 3. Inspect each of the blades for cracks, bending or signs of wear. The
right and center blades can be seen through the discharge opening
on the right side of the cutter deck. The left blade can be seen from
under the left front edge of the cutter deck. Turn the blades 1 80° to
inspect opposite side.
DISCHARGE COVER
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LEFT BLADE
RIGHT BLADE
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