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Summary of Contents for HR173

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Page 3: ...hout written permission This manual should be considered a permanent part of the mower and should remain with the mower if it is resold Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following wo...

Page 4: ...cording to instructions and intended use mowing cutting grass and bagging cut grass when equipped with the grass bag Any other use could be dangerous Read and understand the Owner s Manual before oper...

Page 5: ...COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 7 4 CONTROLS 8 5 OPERATION 9 6 BEFORE YOU START THE MOWER 10 7 STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE 14 l High altitude operation 17 8 TRANSPORTING STORAGE 19 9 MAINTENANCE 22 10...

Page 6: ...LLOW ANYONE TO n D0 NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO STAND IN FRONT OF MOWER STAND IN FRONT OF MOWER n T0 PREVENT INJURY FROM n T0 PREVENT INJURY FROM THROWN THROWN ORJECTS CLEAR AREA OF DEBRIS ORJECTS CLEAR AREA...

Page 7: ...WARNING ___ SERIOUS INIURV DONOT WHENENlINE IS fHlNNING DANGER KEEPHANDS and FEETAWAY 1 5...

Page 8: ...ine and remove the spark plug cap l Never stand in front of self propelled mowers when the engine is run ning Someone may accidentally engage the drive clutch l Clear the lawn of sticks stones or debr...

Page 9: ...3 COMPONENT IDENTlFlCATlOiU RECOIL STARTER GRIP I I FLYWHEEL BRAKE AIR CLEANER THROTTLE LEVER GRASS BAG HANDLE CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING DISCHARGE OIL FILLER CAP SPARK PLUG CAP A MUFFLER 7...

Page 10: ...be moved forward and held against the handlebar to allow the engine to art and run When the flywheel brake lever is released the engine stops m If the Brake System fails to stop the engine turn off t...

Page 11: ...could be thrown by the blade Keep all four wheels on the ground 0 Mow across slopes Do not mow excessively steep slopes l Control direction by the handle not by foot pressure on the mower housing l Ke...

Page 12: ...or exceed U S automobile manufacturers re quirements for service classification SE or SF Motor oils classified SE or SF will show this designation on the container SAE low 40 is recommended for genera...

Page 13: ...your authorized Honda dealer Failure to do so is con sidered misuse and damage caused by misuse is not covered by Honda s Limited Warranty Occasionally you may experience light spark knock while oper...

Page 14: ...re than 5 methanol ev en if it has cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors NOTE l Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the use of fuels that contain alcohol is not covered unde...

Page 15: ...out adequate ventilation through the bag Make Esure the bag is properly installed 4 Check the blade bolt for tightness Torque 3 0 3 5 kg m 21 7 25 3 ft lb m To be certain that the engine will not star...

Page 16: ...rea Be sure to provide adequate ventilation 1 Turn the fuel valve ON 2 Move the throttle lever to START CHOKE NOTE If the engine is warm or the air temperature is high move the throttle to LO as soon...

Page 17: ...is not in contact with long uncut grass l Do not allow the rope to snap back return it by hand 5 After the engine warms up move the throttle lever to HI STAkTER NOTE The throttle lever may be moved an...

Page 18: ...e spark plug and dry it When reinstalling the plug thread it in by hand until it seats Then tighten it an additional l 8 1 4 turn with the spark plug wrench to compress the washer 3 Move the throttle...

Page 19: ...tor jetting engine horsepower will decrease ap proximately 3 5 for each 1 000 foot increase in altitude The affect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modifica tion is...

Page 20: ...before using it Clogged mesh will result in poor grass chuting and a wet bag will clog quickly Removal 1 Stop the engine 2 Raise the discharge guard Grasp the bag handle Remove and raise the front en...

Page 21: ...d fuel and oil spillage do not tilt the unit spilled fuel may i ignite The handle may be folded for convenience 1 Remove the grass bag 2 Loosen the handle knobs and fold the handle as shown NOTE After...

Page 22: ...stored for longer than a year first remove the spark plug and pour three tablespoonsful of clean motor oil into the cylinder Pull the starter rope slowly two or three times to distrubute the oil Repl...

Page 23: ...alves and pro tects them from dust and corrosion 4 Coat areas that may rust with a light film of oil Cover the mower and store it on a level surface in a dry dust free area DRAIN BOLT Removal from Sto...

Page 24: ...ntenance or repair Replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the mower Periodic inspection and adjustment of the Honda HR173 is essential if high level performance is to be main...

Page 25: ...ble 1 Adjust I I I Valve clearance Check Redjust Combustion chamber and valves Clean Relap I I Fuel tank and strainer I Clean I I I Check TEvery Every 6 months year or or Tl 100 Hrs 300 Hrs 3 3 0 2 0...

Page 26: ...se skin cancer if repeatedly left in con tact with the skin for prolonged periods Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your ha...

Page 27: ...rvice the air cleaner frequently 1 Unscrew the wing nut remove the air cleaner cover and remove the element 2 Wash the element in a non flammable or high flash point solvent and dry it thoroughly 3 So...

Page 28: ...e it should be 0 6 0 7 mm 0 024 0 028 in If adjustment is necessary bend the side electrode carefully 4 Make sure the sealing washer is in good condition then thread the spark plug in by hand until it...

Page 29: ...TE Never tilt the mower so the carburetor side is down It will result in hard starting 3 Sharpen the blade cutting edges with a file File the top side only Main tain the original bevel for a fine cutt...

Page 30: ...f its travel Push the control lever with your finger to clieck that the choke I arm has moved fully counterclockwise 6 3 CHOKE ARM i i LEVER i CONTROL LEVER 5 1 2 If adjustment is necessary loosen the...

Page 31: ...adjustment is necessary loosen the lock nuts and turn them to run the adjuster up or down as required Tighten the lock nuts and recheck free play 3 Start the engine and operate the brake lever Check t...

Page 32: ...arrester and the arrester number plate from the muffler 2 Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen CAUTION Be careful not to damage the spark arrester acreen NOTE The spark...

Page 33: ...GRASS BAG ASSEMBLY 1 Insert the bag frame into the grass bag as shown GRASi BAG FRAME 2 Hook the plastic edges of the grass bag onto the frame 31...

Page 34: ...of power 1 Dirt in gas tank 2 Dirty air cleaner 3 Water in gas tank or carburetor 4 Vent in gas cap and or carburetor clogged Erratic operation 1 Spark plug faulty or improperly gap ped p 26 Engine ov...

Page 35: ...weight Glass bag capacity Cutting width HR173 MA2R GVl OOK Side valve single cylinder forced air cooled four stoke gasoline engine 90 cm3 5 5 cu in 50 x 46 mm 2 0 x 1 8 in 20 BTDC Transistorized magne...

Page 36: ...ur satisfaction contact the Power Equipment Division of American Honda Motor Co Inc American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Division P O Box 100021 Duluth Georgia 30136 9421 Telephone 404 497 6400...

Page 37: ...is way If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipme...

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