Blades - Honda HRX217HMA Owner's Manual

BLADES

Inspection
1. Move the fuel valve to the OFF position (page 8) and disconnect
the spark plug cap from the spark plug (page 13).
2. Tilt the mower to the
right so the fuel cap
is up. This will help
prevent fuel leakage,
motor oil seeping
into the air filter, and
hard starting.
3. Inspect the blades
for damage, cracks,
and excessive wear,
rust, or corrosion.
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WARNING
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 blades regularly, and do not operate the mower
with a worn or damaged blade.
A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is excessively
worn, bent, cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced. A
worn or damaged blade can break, causing blade pieces to be
thrown from the mower.
NORMAL WORN
If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer for inspection.
4. Always use a torque wrench when installing the blades. Check that
the blade bolts are tight.
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FUEL CAP
BLADE BOLTS
BLADES
BENT CRACKED
Blade Removal and Installation
If you remove the blades for sharpening or replacement, you will need
a torque wrench for installation. Wear heavy gloves to protect your
hands.
BLADE SHARPENING: To avoid weakening the blades or causing
imbalance or poor cutting, the blades should be sharpened by trained
staff at an authorized Honda servicing dealer.
BLADE REPLACEMENT: Use Honda Genuine replacement blades or
their equivalent (page 20).
Blade Removal
1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (page 8). Disconnect the spark plug cap
(page 13), then tilt the mower to the right side so the air cleaner
side is up. This will help prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due
to carburetor flooding.
2. Remove the two blade bolts with a 14 mm (6 point) socket wrench.
Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when
removing the bolts. Remove the blades.
UPPER
BLADE
BLADE
BOLT (2)
SPECIAL
WASHER (2)
LOWER
BLADE