Honda Power Equipment HRX476C Manuel De L'utilisateur page 12

BLADE INSTALLATION
1. Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area.
2. Install both blades [3] and [4] using the two blade bolts [1] and
special washers [2] as shown. Fit the special washers with their
convex side, marked "OUT", facing the bolts.
The blade bolts are specially designed for this application and
must not be replaced with other bolts.
3. Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench [5].
Use a wooden block [6] to prevent the blades from turning.
Blade bolt torque: 49 ~ 59 Nm
[3]
[4]
[6]
CAUTION:
• If you do not have a torque wrench, ask your approved Honda
mower dealer to tighten the blade bolts for you before you use the
mower.
• If the blade bolts are too tight or too slack, they may break or
unscrew.
Operating this mower with only one blade will result in an
improperly seated blade that can be thrown from the mower
and seriously hurt or kill someone.
Always install both blades as a set.
NOTE: Never tip the mower so that the carburetor faces down; this
will make starting difficult.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
• Blade balance is critical to proper mower performance. Replace
any blade that is damaged or out of balance.
• Use only genuine Honda replacement blades.
BLADE SHARPENING
1. 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 maintain blade balance.
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[2]
[1]
[5]
[3]
[4]
"OUT"
[2]
"OUT"
[1]
2. After sharpening, test the blade's balance using a screwdriver
as shown. If either side dips slightly below the horizontal, file that
side. Replace the blade if it dips excessively.
CAUTION:
• To avoid weakening the blade, causing it to become unbalanced
or getting a bad quality of cut, the blade should be sharpened by
competent personnel at your Honda dealer's.
15 mm
Max.
GRASS BAG CLEANING AND
REPLACEMENT
BAG CLEANING
CAUTION:
• Washing with a high pressure water or
steam jet will damage the bag.
• Blocked mesh will prevent the grass
from entering the bag.
• To clean the bag, we recommend
washing it using a water jet directed
from the outside to the inside of the bag.
The bag must be completely dry before
being used again. If the bag is damp, it
will become clogged very quickly.
Objects struck by the blade may be thrown through a torn or
damaged grass bag.
Objects thrown out by the blade can cause serious injuries.
Always replace a torn or damaged grass bag.
BAG REPLACEMENT
The grass bag tends to wear even in normal conditions of use.
Regularly check that it is not frayed or torn. Replace a damaged bag
only by a genuine Honda replacement bag.
1. Detach the plastic edges [7] of the worn bag [9] and remove the
bag's frame [8].
2. Insert the frame into the new bag and fit the plastic edges [7] to
the frame.
[7] [9]
[8]
7 mm
Max.
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SAFETY