Honda HRX476XB, Owner'S Manual

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CHECKING CUTTING-MEANS CONDITION
To check cutting-means condition:
1. Ensure that the isolator key
and the battery pack are
removed from the machine.
2. Tilt the machine so that either
side is facing up.
• Check if the cutting-means is
showing signs of wear. It is
necessary to replace the
cutting-means when the
recesses join together, or when
a crack appears, or if it is bent.
• Check that cutting-means bolts are not loose (see
"Maintenance" chapter page 11 ).
• To replace or remove the cutting-means, refer to the
procedure described in the "Maintenance" chapter page 11 .
Never operate the machine with a worn, damaged, split or
dented cutting-means. Pieces of cutting-means which breaks
off and is thrown outwards can cause serious personal injuries.
NOTE: Cutting-means wear is increased when the machine is used
on sandy soils. Inspect the cutting-means more often when the
machine is used in these conditions.
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT
To change the cutting height:
1. Remove the isolator key and the battery pack or switch the
isolator key to OFF (0) position.
2. Keep the unlocking knob [1] pressed and raise or lower the
machine with the adjustment handle [2]. A height indicator [3] is
near the front left wheel.
The cutting height settings are approximate values, the actual
height of the cut grass varies with the lawn and ground condition. To
choose the cutting height, check how the lawn looks after mowing a
small area and adjust the cutting height where necessary.
NOTE:
• Do not cut more than 1/3 of the initial height of the grass in one
passage as brown spots will appear. The cut will be cleaner and
this will limit the possibility of cutting-means and chute blockage.
• If the lawn is too high, mow at the maximum permissible height of
the machine. Mow the lawn again 2 or 3 days later.
• The depth of the roots is proportional to the height of the grass
cuttings: the shorter the cut, the shallower the roots.
• Choose a cutting height suited to the use of the lawn: leisure,
sport: 5 cm or more, ornamental: 1 to 3 cm.
• Only some species of lawn can endure short cuts. If a lawn is cut
too short, it is fragile and susceptible to dryness. Please ask the
advice of a specialist.
CHECKING THE CUTTING-MEANS BOLT
TIGHTNESS
See " CUTTING-MEANS FITTING AND REMOVAL " ( page 11 ).
CHECKING THE SELECT DRIVE CONTROL CABLE
See " SELECT DRIVE CONTROL CABLE INSPECTION "
( page 11 ).
CHECKING THE MOTOR COOLING FINS AND
BATTERY LOCATION
See " MOTOR COOLING FINS AND BATTERY LOCATION
CLEANING " ( page 12 ).
CHECKING THE MOTOR ROTATON CONDITION
Check that there is no malfunction, abnormal noise or abnormal
vibration by rotating and stopping the motor.
If there is malfunction, abnormal noise or abnormal vibration from
the motor, stop using it immediately,contact your servicing dealer.
CHECKING AROUND THE MACHINE
Check and clean the debris, grass or any other foreign object
around the machine.
NORMAL BENT
CRACKED
15 mm
Max.
EXCESSIVELY WORN
[3]
[3]
[1]
[2]
Positions Height (mm)
1 25
2 34
3 43
4 52
5 61
6 70
7 79
1/3 Max
RIGHT
WRONG