HONDA Honda HRB217HXA - Manual (Page 32)

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER
30
BLADES
Inspection
1. Move the fuel valve to the
OFF position (page 8) and
disconnect the spark plug
cap from the spark plug
(page 37).
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 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 31).
4. Check that the blade bolts are tight (page 32).
 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 blade regularly, and do not operate
the mower with a worn or damaged blade.
BLADE BOLTS BLADES
NORMAL EXCESSIVELY
WORN
BENT CRACKED