- Honda Rotary Mower Owner's Manual

BLADEREMOVALANDSHARPENING

* Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands.

1. Tilt the mower so the carburetor side is up.

Loosen the blade bolts to remove the blade.

2. Sharpen the blade cutting edges with a file. File

the top side only. Maintain the original bevel for a

fine cutting edge. File both ends evenly to main-

tain blade balance.

NOTE :

Use only a genuine HONDA replacement blade or

equivalent .

3. Clean away any dirt and grass from around the

blade shaft.

4. Install the blade. Tighten the bolts securely.

Torque: 4.5 - 5.5 gk m (32.5 - 39.8 ft lb),

HR21