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Contents 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Pages 

 
Safety Instructions 
 

General Operations 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 4 

 

Slope Operations 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 5 

 

Children 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 6 

 

Service  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 7 

Assembly 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installing the Handle 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 

 

Filling the Crankcase with Oil   

 

 

 

 

             11 

 

Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline 

 

 

 

 

             12 

Operation 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starting the Engine 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 

 

Stopping the Engine 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 

 

Adjusting the Cutting Height 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 

 

 

Operating Tips  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17 

Maintenance 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended Maintenance Schedule   

 

 

 

 

19 

 

Checking the Engine Oil Level   

 

 

 

 

 

20 

 

Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower 

 

 

 

 

20 

 

Servicing the Air Filter  

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 

 

Changing the Engine Oil 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21 

 

Maintaining the Cutter Disc 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22 

Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor   

 

 

 

 

23 

Servicing the Spark Plug 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23 

Storage  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24 

Troubleshooting 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25 

Schematics and Mower Parts 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27 

Warranty 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31 

WARNING! 

This mower, when oriented in the front to 
back position, is capable of continuous 
operation on slopes reaching 45 degree 
inclines.  The use of this mower on 
inclines steeper than 45 degrees will cause 
severe damage to the engine VOIDING 
ALL APPLICABLE WARRANTIES. 
 

Summary of Contents for Hover Mower HM19H-4

Page 1: ...Model HM19H 4 Model HM19H 4 OP Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...rn Industries Inc parts or additional information contact an Authorized Eastern Industries Inc Dealer or Eastern Industries Inc s Customer Service and have the model and serial number of your mower re...

Page 3: ...g the Engine Oil Level 20 Cleaning the Underside of the Lawn Mower 20 Servicing the Air Filter 20 Changing the Engine Oil 21 Maintaining the Cutter Disc 22 Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor 23 Ser...

Page 4: ...ll mower backwards unless absolutely necessary Look down and behind before and while moving backwards 8 Do not operate the mower without proper inspection of the safety and protective devices 9 Read t...

Page 5: ...ra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO Mow across the face of slopes not up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing directions on slopes Always keep the mower below you when...

Page 6: ...ot alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the mower Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watch...

Page 7: ...rom a gasoline dispenser nozzle g Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device h If fuel is...

Page 8: ...NING In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION Muff l...

Page 9: ...artup in order to avoid serious damage to the engine Consult the engine manual for more complete instructions regarding engine maintenance and operation Filling the Crankcase with Oil The crankcase ho...

Page 10: ...til it is tight Filling the Fuel Tank with Gasoline Use clean fresh lead free gasoline with an octane rating of 86 or higher Using unleaded gasoline results in fewer combustion deposits and longer eng...

Page 11: ...w through the carburetor and soak the air f i lter Replace the soaked air f i lter before attempting to start the engine Starting the Engine 1 Connect the wire to the spark plug 2 Open the fuel valve...

Page 12: ...d the handle and hold it securely with left hand Fig 9 Figure 9 4 Pull the starter handle lightly until you feel resistance then pull it sharply Fig 10 Figure 10 5 Push the throttle control into run p...

Page 13: ...C arm to shut off the engine Adjusting the Cutting Height The cutting height can be adjusted from 1 2 3 The height is preset at approximately 2 The height can be raised or lowered in or increments 1 S...

Page 14: ...not use any spacers f Use a 3 long Impeller retaining bolt when no adjustment spacers are used Figure 14 1 Impeller 3 Impeller Flat Washer 2 Cutter Disc 4 Impeller Retaining bolt 5 To obtain a lower c...

Page 15: ...ject or starts to vibrate immediately stop the engine disconnect the wire from the spark plug and examine the lawn mower for damage Maintain sharp blades throughout the cutting season Replace the blad...

Page 16: ...Clean replace the air cleaner 1 50 Hours Sharpen or replace the blade maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls quickly in rough or in sandy conditions Clean the fuel f i lter Check for leaks in t...

Page 17: ...onto its left side with the carburetor and air cleaner on the upside of the mower and away from the ground Remove the grass thoroughly and return the mower to up right position Servicing the Air Clean...

Page 18: ...n Kerosene then soak it in a mixture of 3 parts Kerosene and one part engine oil Squeeze out excess oil 7 Install the air f i lter foam pre f i lter and cover Changing the Engine Oil Change the oil af...

Page 19: ...Loose components can be thrown causing serious injury or death 7 Inspect the pem inserts embedded in the disc for looseness or wear Replace the disc if the pems are loose or damaged Do not try to tigh...

Page 20: ...after every 150 operating hours Use an NGK BPR6ES spark plug or equivalent 1 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2 Disconnect the wire from the spark plug 3 Clean around the spark pl...

Page 21: ...ormation 1 Clean the lawn mower housing 2 Check the condition of the blade 3 Service the air f i lter 4 Tighten all nuts bolts and screws Removing the Lawn Mower from Storage 1 Check and tighten all f...

Page 22: ...oline 2 The fuel cap vent hole is 2 Clean the fuel cap vent hole or replace plugged the fuel cap 3 The air f i lter element is 3 Clean the air f i lter pre cleaner and or dirty and is restricting the...

Page 23: ...tion position 4 The air f i lter element is 4 Clean the air f i lter element or dirty and is restricting the replace the air f i lter air f l ow Mower or engine 1 The cutter disc is bent or 1 Replace...

Page 24: ...MOWER PARTS HM19H 4...

Page 25: ...s Pkg Of 3 19 HM19S 21603 Cutter Disc 20 HM19S 21606N Cutter Disc with Nylon Blades Bolts 20 HM19S 21606S Cutter Disc with Stainless Steel Blades Bolts 21 HM 1605 3 Reversible Stainless Steel Blades P...

Page 26: ...MOWER PARTS HM19H4 OP...

Page 27: ...1603 Cutter Disc 20 HM19S 21606N Cutter Disc with Nylon Blades Bolts 20 HM19S 21606S Cutter Disc with Stainless Steel Blades Bolts 21 HM 1605 3 Reversible Stainless Steel Blades Pkg Of 3 22 HM19S 1607...

Page 28: ...in the owner s Manual Preventative maintenance as outlined in the owner s Manual is the customer s responsibility Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as f i lters fuel lubricants oil ch...

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