HONDA HRR216TKA - Manual (Page 29)

SERVICING YOUR MOWER
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BLADES
1. Turn the fuel valve to OFF
(page 8). Disconnect the spark
plug cap from the spark plug
(page 33).
2. Tilt the mower to the right, so
the carburetor side is up. This
will help to prevent fuel leakage
and hard starting.
3. Inspect the blades 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 a blade needs sharpening or replacement, take the lawn mower
to an authorized Honda servicing dealer. Or, if you have a torque
wrench, you can remove and install the blades yourself (page 28).
Check that the blade bolts are tight (page 28).
 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. Do not operate the
mower with a worn or damaged blade.
BLADES
BLADE BOLTS
NORMAL EXCESSIVELY
WORN
BENT CRACKED
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