Before operation 19 – HONDA HR215SXA User Manual
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CHECK YOUR MOWER
Blade
1. Move the throttle lever to the
STOP postion (see page 12).
2. On HR215HMA, turn the key to
the OFF position (see page 13).
3. Move the fuel valve to the OFF
position (see page 12).
4. Disconnect the spark plug cap
from the spark plug (see page
52).
5. Tilt the mower to the right, so
the carburetor side is up. This
will help to prevent fuel leakage
and hard starting.
6. Inspect the blade for wear and
damage.
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 the blade needs sharpening or replacement take the lawn
mower to an authorized Honda dealer. Or, if you have a torque
wrench, you can remove and install the blade yourself (see pages
62-63).
Check that the blade bolts are tight (see page 63).
BLADE
BOLTS
BLADE
NORMAL
EXCESSIVELY
WORN
BENT
CRACKED
BEFORE OPERATION
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