Honda HRN536CVKEA, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION CHECK OF THE CUTTING-MEANS CONTROL
VKEA Type only:
Start the engine outdoors. Release the cutting-means control lever;
the engine should stop quickly. If the engine does not stop quickly,
take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair.
TRANSPORTING
BEFORE LOADING
If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes
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 [1] to the OFF position (page 5). This will prevent
carburetor flooding and reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
LOADING AND UNLOADING
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.
NOTICE
To prevent losing control of or damaging the mower, do not use the
drive system when going up or down a loading ramp.
1. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
2. Use a suitable loading ramp. Adjust the loading ramp so that it is
inclined at an angle of less than 15°. If a loading ramp is not
available, two people should lift the mower on and off the transport
vehicle while keeping the mower level.
STORAGE
Proper storage is essential for keeping your lawnmower troublefree
and looking good. The following steps will help protect the mower
from rust and corrosion, and make the engine easier to start when you
use the lawnmower again.
CLEANING
Engine
Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from
entering the air cleaner.
NOTICE
Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water
into the air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the paper filter
and can enter the carburetor or engine cylinder, causing damage.
Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has
been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before washing.
Mower Deck
Before washing the underside of the mower deck, allow the engine to
cool and be sure the fuel valve is in the OFF position. Disconnect the
spark plug cap. Rest the mower on its right side so the fuel filler cap is
up. This will help prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to
carburetor flooding. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the
cutting means.
Wash the lawnmower, including the underside of the mower deck.
If using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment to clean the
mower deck, be careful to avoid getting water into controls and
cables, or anywhere near the engine air cleaner or muffler opening.
Grass catcher
Remove the catcher from the mower, and wash it with a garden hose
or pressure washing equipment. Allow the catcher to dry completely
before storage.
Drying
1. After washing the lawnmower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces.
2. With the mower in an upright position, move the Clip Director lever
to the catcher position, start the engine outdoors, and let it run until
it reaches normal operating temperature to evaporate any water
remaining on the engine.
3. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
4. After the lawnmower is clean and dry, touch up any damaged paint
and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil.
FUEL
NOTICE
Depending on the region where you operate your equipment, fuel
formulations may deteriorate and oxidize rapidly. Fuel deterioration
and oxidation can occur in as little as 30 days and may cause damage
to the carburetor and/or fuel system. Please check with your servicing
dealer for local storage recommendations.
Petrol will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old petrol will cause
hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that can clog the small
passages in the fuel system. If the petrol in your mower deteriorates
during storage, you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel
system components, serviced or replaced.
The length of time that petrol can be left in your fuel tank and
carburetor without causing functional problems will vary with such
factors as petrol blend, your storage temperatures, and whether the
fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially filled fuel
tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage temperatures
accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel deterioration problems may occur
within a few months, or even less if the petrol was not fresh when you
filled the fuel tank.
If you keep a container of petrol for refueling, be sure that it contains
only fresh petrol.
If it will take more than 3 months to use the fuel in your storage
container, we suggest adding a fuel stabilizer to the fuel when you fill
the container.
Short Term Storage (30-90 days)
If your lawnmower will not be used for 30 to 90 days, we recommend
the following to prevent fuel-related problems:
1. Add fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer’s instructions.
When adding a fuel stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh petrol. If
only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration
during storage.
Note:
– All stabilizers have a shelf life and their performance will
deteriorate over time.
– Fuel stabilizers will not reconstitute stale fuel.
2. After adding a fuel stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for
10 minutes to be sure that treated petrol has replaced the
untreated petrol in the carburetor.
3. Stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
4. Start the engine and continue to run the engine until it stops from
the lack of fuel in the carburetor fuel bowl. Running time should be
less than 3 minutes.
Long Term or Seasonal Storage (greater than 90 days)
Start the engine and allow it to run long enough to empty all the petrol
from the entire fuel system (including the fuel tank). Do not allow
petrol to remain in your engine for more than 90 days of inactivity.