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       Part No. 350245                                                                                                                                                            Form No. F021604A

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IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY

THIS SYMBOL MEANS WARNING OR CAUTION. DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE MAY OCCUR UNLESS INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE “ENTIRE OPERATOR'S MANUAL &
ENGINE MANUAL.”

WARNING: DO  NOT

1. 

DO NOT

 run engine in an enclosed area.

Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.

2. 

DO NOT

 place hands or feet near moving

or rotating parts.

3. 

DO NOT

 store, spill or use gasoline near

an open flame, or devices such as a stove,
furnace, or water heater which use a pilot
light or devices which can create a spark.

4. 

DO NOT

 refuel indoors where area is not

well ventilated.  Outdoor refueling is recom-
mended.

5. 

DO NOT

 fill fuel tank  while engine is

running.  Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes
before refueling.  Store fuel in approved
safety containers.

6. 

DO NOT

 remove fuel tank cap while

engine is running.

7. 

DO NOT 

operate engine when smell of

gasoline is present or other explosive
conditions exist.

8. 

DO NOT

 operate engine if gasoline is

spilled.  Move machine away from the spill
and avoid creating any ignition until the
gasoline has evaporated.

9. 

DO NOT

 transport unit with fuel in tank.

10. 

DO NOT

 smoke when filling fuel tank.

11. 

DO NOT

 choke carburetor to stop

engine.  Whenever possible, gradually
reduce engine speed before stopping.

12. 

DO NOT

 run engine at excessive

speeds.  This may result in injury & /or
damage to unit.

13. 

DO NOT

 tamper with governor springs,

governor links or other parts which may
change the governed engine speed.

14. 

DO NOT

 tamper with the engine speed

selected by the engine manufacturer.

15. 

DO NOT

 check for spark with spark plug

or spark plug wire removed.  Use an
approved tester.

16. 

DO NOT

 crank engine with spark plug

removed.  If engine is flooded, place throttle
in “FAST” position and crank until engine
starts.

17. 

DO NO

T strike flywheel with a hard

object or metal tool as this may cause
flywheel to shatter in operation.  Use proper
tools to service engine.

18. 

DO NOT

 operate engine without a

muffler.  Inspect periodically and replace, if
necessary.  If engine is equipped with
muffler deflector, inspect periodically and
replace, if necessary, with correct deflector.

19. 

DO NOT

 operate engine with an

accumulation of grass, leaves, dirt or other
combustible material in the muffler area.

20. 

DO NOT

 use this engine on any forest

covered, brush covered, or grass covered
unimproved land unless a spark arrester is
installed on the muffler. The arrester must
be maintained in effective working order by
the operator.  In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of
the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws.  Federal
laws apply on federal lands.

21. 

DO NO

T touch hot muffler, cylinder, or

fins because contact may cause burns.

22. 

DO NOT

 run engine without air cleaner

or air cleaner cover.

23. 

DO NOT

 operate during excessive

vibration!
24. 

DO NOT

 leave machine unattended

while in operation.

25. 

DO NOT

 park machine on a steep grade

or slope.

WARNING: DO

1. 

ALWAYS DO

  remove the wire from the

spark plug when servicing the engine or
equipment TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.

2. 

DO

 keep cylinder fins and governor

parts free of grass and other debris
which can affect engine speed.

3. 

DO

 pull starter cord slowly until resis-

tance is felt.  Then pull cord rapidly to  avoid
kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.

4. 

DO

 examine muffler periodically to be

sure it is functioning effectively. A worn or
leaking muffler should be repaired or
replaced as necessary.

5. 

DO

 use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can

gum carburetor and cause leakage.

6. 

DO

 check fuel lines and fittings frequently

for cracks or leaks.  Replace if necessary

7. 

Follow

 engine manufacturer operating

and maintenance instructions.

8. 

Inspect 

machine and work area before

starting unit.

VIBRATION

VIBRATION LEVELS  3.2 g max.

Vibration levels at the operators handles were
measured in the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal
directions using calibrated vibration test equipment.
Tests were performed on 09/08/97 under the
conditions listed:

WIND DIRECTION:

HUMIDITY:

TEMPERATURE:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

SOUND

Sound  tests  conducted  were  in  accordance  with  2000/14/EEC
and  were  performed  on  2/9/2002  under  the  conditions  listed:

GENERAL CONDITION:

29.72" Hg (754mm Hg)

82.2 %

North West

10 MPH (16.1 kmh)

43°  F  (6.1° C)

Sunny

5

6

8

7

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
CONTROLS
LABELS
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS DRAWING & LIST

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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY PROCEDURE

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12

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5 - 6

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4

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WARNING: 

The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WIND SPEED:

NOTE:

 Sound power level listed is the highest value for any model in this manual. Please

refer to serial plate on the unit for the sound power level for your model.

99 dB

WIND DIRECTION:

HUMIDITY:

TEMPERATURE:

BAROMETRIC PRESSURE:

GENERAL CONDITION:

29.91" Hg (760mm Hg)

31 %

East

10 MPH (16.1 kmh)

85°  F  (29.4° C)

Sunny

WIND SPEED:

Sound level of 81 dBA at operator position

Summary of Contents for CR550HC

Page 1: ...EMENT PARTS DRIVE BELT P N 350207 Original Equipment drive belt for your CR SLICING REEL P N 350252 A complete verti slicing reel for your CR 20 wide reel for use in grasses that require vertical cutt...

Page 2: ...and unless a spark arrester is installed on the muffler The arrester must be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442...

Page 3: ...w children to operate this equipment DO read all maintenance and operating instructions before begining work DO read all engine manufacturers operating and maintenance instructions DO inspect lawn bef...

Page 4: ...ED USE ONLY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC TO SERVICE THIS MACHINE INSPECT MACHINE BEFORE EACH USE AND REPLACE ANY WORN AND DAMAGED PARTS CHECK ENGINE OIL DAILY PROPERLY SECURE EQUIPMENT BEFORE TRANSPORTING DIS...

Page 5: ...bail on the operators handle NOTE When engaging the blades in heavy load conditions i e heavy thatch or very uneven turf push down on the operators handle lifting the front wheels slightly Engage the...

Page 6: ...of thatch in your yard SLOPES Rake slopes across not up and down This is much easier and safer for the operator and is better for the lawn Raking across will help to reduce runoff during watering and...

Page 7: ...d measure extension of idler spring Spring should stretch 1 to 1 25 25 32 mm with bail engaged Adjust clutch cable as necessary to achieve this extension 6 Re install the belt guard DRIVE BELT REPLACE...

Page 8: ...Part No 350245 Form No F021604A CR550HC CR550HCV Page 8 of 12 18 PARTS DRAWING R...

Page 9: ...7 8041030 7 35 WASHER 1 4 FLAT Z P 8171002 8 8171002 8 36 SCREWCAP 1 4 20X2 1 2 8041012 1 8041012 1 37 BELT FINGER WIRE 350301 1 350301 1 38 Cable Clutch Reel PR500 350181 1 350181 1 39 Spring Extensi...

Page 10: ...350141 4 78 CLIP LOCK 1 2 350146 8 item PARTS CR500 QTY no LIST Part No 74 BLADE FLAIL 350205 52 78 CLIP LOCK 1 2 350146 8 item PARTS CR500 QTY no LIST Part No 73 SHAFT FLAIL BLADE 350141 4 74 BLADE F...

Page 11: ...8 x 1 4 350143 4 76 SPACER BUMPER 5 8 x 1 2 350144 44 item PARTS PR500 QTY no LIST Part No 57 LOCK WASHER 5 16 TWISTED TOOTH 430298 1 58 SCREWCAP5 16 24 X 1 GR 5 400164 1 80 SHAFT SLICING WA 350142 1...

Page 12: ...rea you can contact the manufacturers national service organization To reach American Honda 800 426 7701 Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas with fuel in tank where fuel...

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