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Throttle Lever Cable Inspection

Throttle cable adjustment is necessary if the throttle lever does not
operate the choke properly.
You can inspect choke operation by observing the movement of the

choke arm, which is located on top of the carburetor.
1. Move the throttle lever to the

CHOKE position. The choke

arm should move

counterclockwise until it

contacts the stop post on

the carburetor.
Push the choke arm with

your finger to verify that it

has moved as far as it will

go.

2. Move the throttle lever to the

FAST position. The choke

arm should move clockwise

until it contacts the stop post on the carburetor.
Push the choke arm with your finger to verify that it has moved as

far as it will go.
If the choke arm does not move all the way to its stop in either

direction, take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer.

Throttle cable adjustment involves related control plate

adjustments.
Do not try to increase the engine speed above the maximum

governed speed; the blades could fracture and come apart and/or

other damage may occur. This type of damage is not covered

under the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY.

Transmission Fluid Level Check

The transmission does not consume fluid during normal use. The

transmission fluid will darken during use. Dark gray oil is normal.
1. Place the mower on a flat level surface. Remove the grass bag,

raise the discharge guard, and remove the transmission cover

plate.

NOTICE

Do not allow dust, dirt, grass clippings, or other foreign materials

to enter the hydrostatic transmission. Clean area around the filler

cap/dipstick before removing the cap.

2. Thoroughly clean the area around the filler cap/dipstick.
3. Remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it dry. Screw the filler

cap/dipstick all the way back in. Remove it again, and inspect the

fluid level.

4. If necessary, add enough fluid to bring the level up to the upper

level mark. Do not overfill. Use only Honda Genuine Hydrostatic

Transmission fluid. Use of transmission fluid other than Honda

Genuine Hydrostatic Transmission fluid may cause transmission

damage.

5. Screw the filler cap/dipstick in and install the transmission cover

plate.

TRANSPORTING

If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the
mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can
burn you and can ignite some materials.

Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. This will prevent carburetor
flooding and reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.

If installed, remove the grass bag.

If a suitable loading ramp is not available, two people should lift the
mower on and off the transport vehicle while holding the mower level.

Position the mower so all four wheels are on the bed of the transport
vehicle. Tie the mower down with rope or straps, and block the
wheels. Keep the tie-down rope or straps away from the controls,
adjustment levers, cables, and the carburetor.

STORAGE

Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower

trouble free and looking good. To help keep rust and corrosion from

impairing your lawn mower’s function and appearance, and to make

the engine easier to start after storage, follow the instructions

described in this section to:
• Drain or treat the fuel
• Change the oil and coat the engine cylinder
• Clean the mower, engine, and grass bag
• Choose a storage location

Fuel

See

“AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS” on

page 21

for a list

of recommended procedures to avoid fuel related problems.
The

“DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY” on

page 23

does not

cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting

from neglected storage preparation.

Oil