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Page 3: ...tions that follow B Indicates serious injury or death WILL result if instructions are not followed B Indicates a strong possibility that serious personal injury or death may result if instructions are not followed m Indicates a possibility that equipment or property damage could result if instructions are not followed 1 NoT CE 1 Indicates that equipment or property damage could result if instructi...

Page 4: ...rottle Lever 1 0 Flywheel Brake Lever 10 Cutting Height Adjustment Levers 11 4 ATTACH MENTS 12 5 PRE OPERATION CHECK 13 Blade 1 13 Grass Bag 14 Optional Attachments 14 Engine Oil 15 Fuel 16 Air Cleaner 18 Cutting Height 19 6 OPERATION 20 Starting the Engine 20 Clearing a Flooded Engine 22 Mower Operation 23 Stopping the Engine 25 High Altitude Operation 26 2 ...

Page 5: ...e 36 Spark Arrester Maintenance optional equipment 37 Flywheel Brake Cable Adjustment 38 Throttle Cable Adjustment 39 Carburetor Adjustment 40 Grass Bag Cleaning and Replacement 41 Blade Removal and Installation 42 10 STORAGE 44 Preparation for Storage 44 Storage 46 Removal from Storage 47 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 48 12 SPECIFICATIONS 50 13 WARRANTY SERVICE 51 3 ...

Page 6: ...EMENT MUST MEET THIS STANDARD I DO NOT START UNLESS REAR DOOR IS CLOSED OR BAG IS IN PLACE READ OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG CAP BEFORE CUTTER DECK AND CUTTER BLADE SERVICING DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO STAND IN FRONT OF MOWER TO PREVENT NJURY FROM THROWN OBJECTS CLEAR AREA OF DEBRIS KEEP OTHERS AWAY TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY DO NOT REACH INSIDE WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING DO NO...

Page 7: ...p your hands and feet away from the cutter deck while the engine is running l Stop the engine before adjusting cutting height or performing any inspection or maintenance l Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blade when cleaning out the mower deck or when inspecting or replacing the blade Disconnect the spark plug cap to prevent any possibility of accidental starting Thrown Object Haza...

Page 8: ...ippings are a fire hazard l Honda HR195PDA mowers are not factory equipped with spark arresters It is illegal in some areas to operate an engine without a USDA qualified spark arrester Check local laws and regulations An optional spark arrester is available from authorized Honda lawn mower dealers The engine and exhaust system become very hot during operation and remain hot for a while after stopp...

Page 9: ...NSIBILITY to safely operate this mower Does the young person think through problems and come to logical solutions Be honest Anyone who takes unnecessary risks and doesn t obey rules should not operate this lawn mower If you decide that your son or daughter can handle the mower safely CAREFULLY READ THE OWNER S MANUAL with your youngster Make sure you both understand all instructions and warnings A...

Page 10: ...NT IDkNTIFICATION FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER I HANDLEBAR THROTTLE LEVER ISCHARGE GUARD FUEL TANK CAP CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER cu AD TTING HEIGHT JUSTMENT LEVER OIL FILLER CAP OIL DRAIN BOL CUTTER DECK MUFFLER 8 ...

Page 11: ...UMBER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER AIR CLEANER SPARK PLUG CAP W FUEL VALVE CARBURETOR Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference Refer to the 1 serial numbers when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries see page 51 Frame serial number __ Engine serial number GXV140 __ __ 9 ...

Page 12: ... injury or death Turn the fuel val e to the OFF position en the mQwer is not in use THROTTLE LEVER CHOKE position For starting FAST position 1 For mowing 1 SLOW position 1 For idling 1 FLYWHEEL RAKE LEVER This lever is connected to the engine flywheel brake and the ignition switch The engine will not start and run unless this lever is moved forward To start the engine and blade push the lever forw...

Page 13: ...move it into another notch Set all four adjusting levers to the same cutting height position ADJUSTING LEVERS ADJUSTING LEVER Select the correct cutting height for your mowing requirements Cutting height settings of l 1 4 in 3 2 cm to 2 l 4 in 5 5 cm are appropriate for most lawns during cool weather A higher cut may be needed to protect the lawn during hot summer months Consult a local nursery or...

Page 14: ...r deck and the cutter deck may clog when mowi ng grass that is thick or tall If clogging occurs mow more frequently cut a narrower swath and or select a slower drive speed You may also need to raise the mower s cutting height F If you wish to leave the grass clippings on the lawn we recommend using the optional side discharge chute GRASS BAG standard equipment Installation l Raise the discharge gu...

Page 15: ...p to prevent any possibility of accidental starting l A worn or damaged blade can cause serious injury Always inspect the blade before using the mower When the blade needs sharpening or replacement take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer Or if you have a torque wrench you can remove and install the blade yourself see page 42 l Blade sharpening To avoid weakening the blade or c...

Page 16: ...en hose and allow it to dry thoroughly before use a wet bag will clog quickly The grass bag wears during normal use and will eventually require replacement If you operate the mower with a damaged or worn out bag objects picked up by the blade may be thrown through the bag material B Objects thrown through a worn or damaged grass bag may cause serious injury Install a new grass bag when required ...

Page 17: ...th a low oil level will cause engine damage Use high detergent premium quality 4 stroke engine oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufacturers requirements for API Service Classification SG SF CC CD 1 Using non detergent oil can shorten the engine s service life and using 2 stroke oil will damage 1 the engine SAE low 30 is recommended for general all temperature use Other viscosities ...

Page 18: ...an explode causing serious injury or death Use extreme care when handling gasoline KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored Avoid repeated or prolonged contact wit h skin or breathing of vapor After refueling tighten the fuel tank cap securely If...

Page 19: ...soline containing alcohol gasohol be sure its pump octane rating is 86 or higher There are two types of gasohol one containing ethanol and the other containing methanol r7Gz l Using gasohol that contains more than 10 ethanol or gasoline containing methanol methyl or wood alcohol that does not also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol can cause serious fuel system damage and poo...

Page 20: ...cover screws then remove the air cleaner cover 2 Inspect the paper and foam elements of the air filter Replace the filter if either of the filter elements are damaged Clean or replace the filter if the filter elements are dirty See page 34 for cleaning instructions 3 Reinstall the air filter and air cleaner cover Tighten the cover screws securely r TEE l Operating the engine with no air filter or ...

Page 21: ...the cutting height settings and make any necessary adjustments see page 11 Set all four adjusting levers to the same cutting height Dosition m The blade can cause serious injury Stop the engine before adjusting cutting height ADJUSTING LEVERS 19 ...

Page 22: ...ousness and may lead to death To keep exhaust gas from building up provide adequate ventilation 1 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position 2 FOR STARTING A COLD ENGINE Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position FOR R STARTING A WARM ENGiNE Move the throttle lever to the FAST position NOTE Use the CHOKE position unless the engine was recently running and is still thoroughly warm If thoroughly warm...

Page 23: ...istance then pull briskly When the engine starts return the starter rope gently Continue to hold the flywheel brake lever forward against the handlebar the engine will stop if you release the lever NOTE The blade turns when you operate the starter It is easiest to start the engine in a clear or mowed area where the blade can turn freely ...

Page 24: ...ngine won t start after you have operated the starter several times the engine may be flooded with excess fuel Use the following procedure to clear and start a flooded engine 1 Turn the fuel valve OFF 2 Remove the spark plug dry it then reinstall it NOTE Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading After the spark plug is seated tighten l 8 to l 4 turn with a spark plug wrench...

Page 25: ... FAST G position THROTTLE LEVER Release the flywheel brake lever to stop the engine and blade before reaching areas with gravel loose stones or landscaping material Objects hit by the blade can be thrown with great force B Thrown objects may cause serious injury and property damage Stop the blade before reaching any area with loose objects LEVER 23 ...

Page 26: ...IMUM SLOPE 20 _ Use extra care when mowing over objects imbedded in the lawn such as sprinkler heads paving edging etc Avoid anything that sticks up above the surface of the lawn Striking objects may damage the blade bend the crankshaft and or break the cutter deck or other mower components m A damaged blade may break Broken pieces can be thrown by the blade and may cause serious injury Stop the e...

Page 27: ...t in use turn the fuel valve to the OFF position to prevent the possibility of carburetor flooding and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage B Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode causing injury or death Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position when the mower is not in use 25 ...

Page 28: ...ower dealer perform this carburetor modification Even with carburetor modification engine horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each 1 000 foot increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made A reduction in engine horsepower will reduce mowing performance When the carburetor is modified for good high altitude operation the ...

Page 29: ... carburetor air filter reducing engine performance If dust is a problem water your lawn the day before mowing allowing the grass to dry while the soil remains moist Always wait for wet grass to dry Wet grass may clog the cutter deck and it does not bag well Grass clippings may be left on the lawn or removed whichever you prefer Clippings return nutrients to the soil but they don t look neat when l...

Page 30: ...rting at the outer edges of the lawn will give the best bagging performance leaving the least amount of clippings on the lawn The mower will bag most efficiently with this mowing pattern due to cutter deck design and the direction in which the blade rotates If you use the optional side discharge chute use the same clockwise mowing pattern This will prevent clippings from piling up in the path of i...

Page 31: ...setting when mowing and keep the engine running at or near maximum rpm If you hear engine speed decrease that means you should mow a narrower swath and or push the mower more slowly You may also need to raise the mower s cutting height Always empty the grass bag before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity Bagging performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90 filled Also the ba...

Page 32: ...flammable and gasoline vapor can explode causing injury or death Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position when the mower is not in use l Remove the grass bag I _ FUEL VALVE Loading Unloading lb reduce the possibility of fuel leakage keep the mower level while transporting and avoid tilting the mower excessively when loading and unloading l If a suitable loading ramp is not available two people shou...

Page 33: ...e Check bolt tightness Grass bag and optional Check attachments FIRST EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE 20 50 100 300 0 0 IEngine oil Check level 0 Change 1 0 1 1 0 IAir filter Check 0 Clean I I I OIlI I 1 Spark plug Check clean I I I I I Spark Arrester optional equipment Flywheel brake Flywheel brake cable Throttle cable Clean Check Adjust Adiust 0 0 2 0 0 a I Valve clearance Adjust I I I I I 0 2 I Fuel t...

Page 34: ... or socket wrench The used oil will flow along the cutter deck channel to the drain hole near the front of the deck OIL D6AIN BOLT DRAIN HOLE NOTE l An alternative procedure is to tilt the mower on its side so the used oil will drain out through the oil filler neck For this procedure do not remove the oil drain bolt Be sure to turn the fuel valve OFF before tilting the mower l Please dispose of us...

Page 35: ...rain channel clean to reduce dirt build up when the mower is used NOTE Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact 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 hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil DRAIN BOLT FILLERLAP DIPSTICK FILLER CAP...

Page 36: ...allow to dry thoroughly Or clean in nonflammable solvent and allow to dry Dip the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out all excess oil The engine will smoke during initial running if too much oil is left in the foam m Using gasoline or flammable solvent to clean the filter element can lead to a fire or explosion Use only soapy water or nonflam mable solvent Paper element Tap the element seve...

Page 37: ...9 MAINTENANCE COVER SCREWS Q AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT AIR CLEANER COVER AIR FILTER FOAM ELEMENT I f AIR CLEANER HOUSING ii 35 ...

Page 38: ...ean the spark plug with a wire brush if you are going to reuse it 4 Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a feeler gauge The gap should be 0 024 0 028 in 0 6 0 7 mm Correct the gap as necessary by carefully bending the side electrode 5 Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading 6 After the spark plug is seated tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer II A ...

Page 39: ...n plate muffler and gasket 3 Remove the spark arrester from the muffler 4 Check for carbon deposits on the spark arrester and the exhaust port Brush carbon deposits away Be careful to avoid damaging the spark arrester screen 5 Install the spark arrester in the muffler 6 Install the muffler components on the engine and tighten the two nuts securely SPARK ARRESTER SPARK ARRESTER OPTIONAL PART OPTION...

Page 40: ...h a 10 mm wrench and move the adjuster up or down as required Tighten the lock nuts and recheck free play Hold the lever forward and start the engine Release the lever the engine should stop quickly If the flywheel brake does not engage and release properly and lever free play is correctly adjusted take the mower to an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer for repair 3 16 3 B in 5 10 mm LEVER 38 ...

Page 41: ... the way counterclockwise as far as it will go Push the choke arm with your finger to check that it moves as far as it will go THROTTLE I 2 If adjustment is necessary loosen the throttle control cable lock nuts with a 10 mm wrench and move the adjuster up or down as required Tighten the lock nuts and recheck carburetor choke arm movement ...

Page 42: ...th To keep exhaust gas from building up provide adequate ventilation La Set the throttle lever in the SLOW c I position 3 Turn the pilot screw in or out to the setting that produces the highest idle rpm The correct setting will usually be approximately 2 turns out from the fully closed position 4 After the pilot screw is correctly adjusted turn the throttle stop screw to obtain the standard idle s...

Page 43: ...wet grass bag will clog quickly Replace a frayed torn or deteriorated bag with a Honda replacement bag or its equivalent BAG REMOVAL Unclip the plastic edges of the bag and remove the bag from the frame BAG INSTALLATION 1 Insert the frame in the bag as shown 2 Clip the plastic edges of the bag onto the frame as shown GRASS RAG FRAME PLASTIC EDGE 41 ...

Page 44: ...n authorized Honda lawn mower dealer l Blade replacement Use a genuine Honda replacement blade or its equivalent Blade Removal m The blade can cause serious injury Disconnect the spark plug cap to prevent any possibility of accidental starting 1 Turn the fuel valve OFF and rest the mower on its right side so the carburetor side is up NOTE Hard starting and fuel leakage may result if the mower is p...

Page 45: ...er hole rim projects downward If the blade is installed upside down the edges cannot cut properly l The blade bolts are specially designed for this application and must not be replaced with any other bolts 3 Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench Use a wooden block to prevent the blade from turning when tightening the bolts If you do not have a torque wrench have an authorized Honda lawn mow...

Page 46: ... the following precautions l If the mower has been running allow the engine to cool for at least half an hour before spraying water on it Never spray water on hot engine l Wash the mower using low water pressure and keep water away from controls cable ends wheel hubs and all other places that are difficult to dry if water enters l After washing start the engine outdoors and let it run until it rea...

Page 47: ...h as HONDA FUEL STABILIZER which is formulated to extend fuel storage life b Run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the carburetor c Stop the engine turn the fuel valve OFF and allow the engine to cool before placing the mower in storage For storage of more than 2 months a Change the engine oil see page 32 b Remove the spark p...

Page 48: ...o drain all the gasoline from the carburetor I f Install the carburetor drain bolt and tighten it securely Connect the fuel _ line Turn the fuel valve OFF FUEL VALVE CARBURETOR DRAIN BOLT Storage Select a storage area away from appliances water heater or clothes dryer that use an open flame as a heat source Power tools and some battery operated toys have electric motors that produce sparks that ca...

Page 49: ...ith fresh gasoline If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time resulting in bad fuel that may cause hard starting w Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode causing serious injury or death Use extreme care when handling gasoline KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN l If the cylinder was c...

Page 50: ...l tank and carburetor p 46 Refuel with fresh gasoline p 16 Clean gap or replace spark plug p 36 Dry spark plug and clear flooded engine p 22 Take mower to dealer or refer to shop manual LOSS OF POWER 1 Check under cutter deck POSSIBLE CAUSE Cutter deck clogged j Clean out the cutter deck p 27 2 Check air filter 3 Check fuel 4 Check vent inside fuel tank cap Air filter clogged Bad fuel mower stored...

Page 51: ...amaged Empty grass bag and wash the bag if necessary Clean out cutter deck Check blade installation Sharpen or replace blade if necessary fp 13 42 1 GRASS BAGGING POOR GRASS BAGGING 1 Check grass bag 2 Check cutter deck and blade POSSIBLE CAUSE Grass bag is overfilled or clogged Cutter deck is clogged Blade is worn or damaged CORRECTION Empty grass bag and wash the bag if necessary Clean out cutte...

Page 52: ...1 4 in 3 2 cm l 3 4 in 4 4 cm 2 l 4 in 5 5 cm 2 5 8 in 6 6 cm 3 in 7 7 cm ENGINE Engine Model Engine Type Displacement Bore and Stroke Ignition System Ignition Timing Idle Speed GXV140 4 stroke overhead valve single cylinder forced air cooled 8 2 cu in 135 cc 2 52 x 1 65 in 64 x 42 mm Transistorized magneto 25O BTDC 2 000 150 rpm Fuel Tank Capacity 0 26 US gal 1 0 PI Engine Oil Capacity 0 63 US qt...

Page 53: ... satisfaction contact the I 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 We will need the following information in order to assist you Your name address and telephone number Product model and serial number see page 9 Date of purchase Dealer name and address Nature of prob...

Page 54: ...his 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 Equipment Division Customer Relations Office 4900 Marconi Drive Alpharetta GA 30005 8847 Or telephone 770 497 6400 M F 8 30 am 7 00 pm EST When you write or call please provide the following information Mod...

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