HONDA HRB216TDA - Manual (Page 32)

SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
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BLADES
Inspection
1. Move the fuel valve to the OFF
position (see page 9) and
disconnect the spark plug cap
from the spark plug
(see page 36).
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 (see
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
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