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5. Loosen the top [3] and
bottom [4] drive clutch cable
locknuts with a 10 mm
wrench. Move the adjuster
[5] up or down, as required,
until the mower operates as
outlined in step 4. Tighten
the locknuts.
CUTTING MEANS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
If you remove the cutting means for sharpening or replacement, you
will need a torque wrench for installation. Wear heavy gloves to
protect your hands.
CUTTING MEANS SHARPENING: To avoid weakening the cutting
means, or causing imbalance or poor cutting, the cutting means
should be sharpened by trained staff at an authorized Honda dealer.
CUTTING MEANS REPLACEMENT: Use Honda Genuine
replacement cutting means or their equivalent.
Cutting Means Removal
1. HYE: Put the throttle lever in the STOP position.
HZE: Turn the key to the OFF position.
2. Turn the fuel valve OFF.
3. Disconnect the spark plug cap. Tilt the mower to the right so the
fuel cap is up. This will help prevent fuel leakage, motor oil seeping
into the air filter, and hard starting.
4. Use a 14 mm (6 point) socket wrench and remove the two
cutting-means bolts [1] and special washers [2] from the
cutting-means control assembly [5]. Use a wooden block to
prevent the cutting means from turning when removing the bolts.
5. Remove the upper [4] and lower cutting means [3].
Cutting Means Installation
1. Clean dirt and grass from around the cutting means mounting
area.
2. Install the cutting means [3] and [4] using the two cutting-means
bolts [1] and special washers [2] as shown.
Be sure to install the special washers with the concave side toward
the cutting means and the convex side toward the head of the bolt.
The cutting-means bolts are specially designed for this application
and must not be replaced with other bolts.
3. Tighten the cutting-means bolts [3][4] with a torque wrench [7]. Use
a wooden block [6] to prevent the cutting means from turning.
Cutting-means bolt torque: 49 ~ 59 N·m
If you do not have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda
dealer tighten the cutting-means bolts before you use the mower. If
the cutting-means bolts are overtightened, they could break. If the
cutting-means bolts are not tightened enough, they could loosen or
come out. In either case, it would be possible for the cutting means
to fly off while you are operating the mower.
Cutting-means Mounting Bolt Inspection
Inspect the cutting-means bolts for any signs of
damage or looseness. If they are damaged,
they must be replaced.
If they appear loose, a torque wrench must be
used to accurately tighten the cutting-means
bolts to the required torque. If you do not have
a torque wrench, take your lawnmower to an
authorized dealer to have the bolts replaced or
tightened.
Use only Honda Genuine cutting-means bolts
and special washers, since they are specifically
designed for this purpose. Replacement part
numbers are on page 20.
WARNING
Operating this mower with only one cutting means will
result in an improperly seated cutting means that can be
thrown from the mower and seriously hurt or kill someone.
Always use both cutting means as a set.
[3]
[4]
[5]
[4]
[3]
[1] (2)
[2] (2)
[5]
[2] (2)
[1] (2)
[2]
[3]
[4]
[7]
49 ~ 59 N•m
[3] [4]
[6]
Inspect washers and
bolt heads for
looseness and
damage.
