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CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Parts, Accessories, and Service Items

Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of

these (or other) Honda Genuine items for your lawn mower.

Replacement Parts

Accessories

Service Items

Dealer Locator Information

To find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer anywhere in the United
States:

Visit

powerequipment.honda.com

and click on Find a Dealer.

How to Contact Honda

Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained
professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may
have. If you encounter a problem that your dealer does not solve to
your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management.
The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all
problems are solved in this 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 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. ET
When you write or call, please give us this information.
• Model and serial numbers (

page 17

)

• Name of the dealer who sold the lawn mower to you

• Name and address of the dealer who services your lawn mower

• Date of purchase

• Your name, address, and telephone number

• A detailed description of the problem

Honda Publications

These publications will give you information for maintaining and

repairing your lawn mower.

Owner’s Manual

Keep this owner’s manual handy so you can refer to it at any time.
Consider this owner’s manual a permanent part of the lawn mower;
please give it to the new owner if you resell the lawn mower.

An electronic, color version of the owner’s manual is available for

download by visiting

powerequipment.honda.com

and clicking on

SUPPORT and then Owner’s manuals, or you can click the Owners

Manuals link provided at the bottom of the home page.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in

effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co.,

Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change

specifications or design at any time without notice and without

incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be

reproduced without written permission.

Shop Manual

This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures.

It is intended to be used by a skilled technician. Available through

your Honda dealer or visit

powerequipment.honda.com

and click on

SUPPORT; then click on Shop Manuals.

Parts Catalog

This manual provides complete, illustrated parts lists for your lawn

mower. Visit

peparts.honda.com

for free online access to the parts

catalog. It is also available for purchase in paper form through your

Honda dealer

Frequently Asked Questions

The Honda Power Equipment web site provides

additional information for users of Honda power

equipment. Visit

powerequipment.honda.com

and

click on FAQs or scan the QR code shown.

Item

Part Number

Notes

Spark plug

98079-55846

NGK (brand) BPR5ES

Air filter

17211-Z8B-901

Paper

Lower blade

72511-VH7-000

Always use an upper

and lower blade as a

set.

Upper blade

72531-VH7-000

Blade bolt

90105-VA3-J01

2 required, 10 x 25 mm

Spring washer

90502-VG3-000

Grass bag

81320-VH7-D00

Fabric bag only, no

frame

Wheel/tire

42710-VH7-010ZA

Rear

44710-VH7-L50ZA

Front

Item

Part Number

Notes

Muffler with

spark arrester

18300-Z9L-800

Spark arrester

equipped muffler with

ID mark

Mower deck

guard kit

06761-VH7-000AH

Two stainless steel

side guards

Lawn mower

cover

08P59-VE2-000AH

Custom fitted,

waterproof, and

breathable

Item

Part Number

Notes

SAE 10W-30

engine oil

08207-10W30

1 quart

NO-SPILL gas

cans

See your local dealer

1-1/4 gallon

See your local dealer

2-1/2 gallon

Fuel stabilizer

08732-0800

8 ounces

For short and

long term storage

® NO-SPILL is a registered trademark of NoSpill LLC.

Summary of Contents for WeatherMaker 48KC

Page 1: ... Spark Arrester optional part 14 Air Index 18 Clip Director 5 Select Drive Cable Adjustment 15 Specifications 18 Rear Shield 5 TRANSPORTING 15 AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS 19 Grass Bag 6 STORAGE 15 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 20 Cutting Height Adjustment 6 Fuel 15 Parts Accessories and Service Items 20 Check the Oil Level 6 Cleaning 15 Dealer Locator Information 20 Add Fuel 7 Oil 15 How to Contact Hond...

Page 2: ...Message to Parents The safety of your children is very important to Honda Lawn mowers are tools not toys As with any equipment bad judgments can result in serious injuries Your child must be big enough strong enough and have the coordination necessary to comfortably reach and operate the controls Anyone who takes unnecessary risks and doesn t obey rules should not operate this lawn mower Safety La...

Page 3: ...les on each handle stay Setting the adjust knobs in the lowest holes raises the handlebar to its highest position 3 Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees into the lock position making sure both sides are positioned at the same height 4 Remove all the cardboard from around the handlebar BLADE CONTROL LEVER P 8 REAR DISCHARGE GUARD P 5 FUEL TANK CAP P 7 MUFFLER P 14 OIL FILLER CAP P 13 HANDLEBA...

Page 4: ...stand this manual Know what the controls do and how to operate them Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you begin using it Know how to quickly shut off the lawn mower in case of an emergency Check Your Mower For your safety and to maximize the service life of your lawn mower it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the lawn mower to check its cond...

Page 5: ... of the lawn As the knob is moved towards the MULCH position more grass will be recycled back into the lawn Adjust the Clip Director knob until the desired result is achieved Rear Discharge To discharge clippings to the rear remove the grass bag and position the Clip Director knob in the BAG range Maximum rear discharge will occur when the Clip Director knob is all the way to the left BAG position...

Page 6: ...djusting the cutting height To adjust cutting height pull each adjustment lever toward the wheel and move it into another notch Move all four adjustment levers to the same position forward for tall grass and rearward for short grass If you are not sure what cutting height to select start with a high setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small area Then readjust the cutting he...

Page 7: ...s Most injuries and property damage with walk behind mowers can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the mower The most common hazards are discussed below along with the best way to protect yourself and others Avoid Rotating Blades Rotating blades can cause serious cuts and even amputate fingers hands toes or feet Keep away from the mower deck whenever the engine is ru...

Page 8: ...maged by accidental impact collision Operating the Controls Blade Control Lever The blade control lever must be pulled back against the handlebar to start and run the engine The blades start to rotate when the lever is pulled back against the handlebar and the recoil starter grip is pulled Continue to hold the lever fully against the handlebar This will keep the engine and blades rotating smoothly...

Page 9: ...ry fast to cut properly If engine speed drops it could mean the engine is being overloaded by the blades trying to cut too much grass Mow a narrower swath move the mower slower use the rear discharge chute or raise the cutting height Blade Sharpness A sharp blade cuts cleanly A dull blade tears the grass leaving shredded ends that turn brown When your blades don t cut cleanly anymore have them sha...

Page 10: ...ntenance Safety Some of the most important safety precautions follow However we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task Safety Precautions Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs This will eliminate several potential hazards Carbon monoxide poisoning from ...

Page 11: ...each use 5 hours of use or first month First 25 hours of use 50 hours of use or every 6 months 100 hours of use or every year 150 hours of use or every two years See page Rear shield Check O 5 Blades Inspect O 12 Blade mounting bolts Inspect O 12 Engine oil Check O 6 Change O O 2 O O 13 Air filter Check O 13 Clean O 1 O 1 O 1 Replace O Grass bag Check O 6 Blade control operation Check O O 14 Spark...

Page 12: ... wrench Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when removing the bolts Remove the blades 5 Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area 6 Install the sharpened or replacement blades using the two blade bolts and special washers as shown below Be sure to install the washers in the direction shown Always install both blades as a set The blade bolts and washers are speciall...

Page 13: ... life Always change the oil in accordance with the Maintenance Schedule page 11 Recommended oil for general use SAE 10W 30 Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area is within the recommended range The SAE oil viscosity and service category are in the API label on the oil container Honda recommends API service category SJ or later oil Air Filter Clea...

Page 14: ...f installing a new spark plug tighten 1 2 turn after the spark plug seats Spark plug torque 14 ft lb 20 N m NOTICE A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cylinder head 7 Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug Spark Arrester optional part The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as des...

Page 15: ...cool before washing Before washing the underside of the mower deck stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Rest the mower on its right side so the fuel cap side is up This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor flooding Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blades Be careful to avoid getting water into controls and cables Engine Allow t...

Page 16: ...install the spark plug Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair UNLOCKED Possible Cause Correction Grass is too tall Raise the cutting height Cut a narrower swath Use a slower ground speed Cut more frequently Grass is too wet Allow the grass to dry Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower dec...

Page 17: ...s to furnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emissions control systems The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions standards Tampering and Altering NOTICE Tampering is a violation of federal and California law Tampering with or altering the emissions control system may increas...

Page 18: ...Choke System Length 63 4 in 1 610 mm Width 23 1 in 588 mm Overall height 42 2 in 1 073 mm Dry mass 89 1 lb 40 4 kg Cutting width 20 9 in 530 mm Cutting heights 7 3 4 4 in 19 101 mm 1 1 4 inch 32 mm cutting height and handle in highest position Includes the grass bag Model GCV200 Type 4 stroke single cylinder air cooled Displacement 12 3 cu in 201 cc Bore and stroke 2 60 x 2 32 in 66 0 x 59 0 mm Co...

Page 19: ...t before each use A properly maintained air filter will help prevent dirt from entering the carburetor The small passages inside the carburetor can become blocked 3 to 4 Weeks Before Next Use Reason Keep your lawn mower s fuel tank full of fresh fuel when not in use Turn the fuel valve OFF If the fuel tank is only partially filled air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration Turn the fuel valve...

Page 20: ...Owner s manuals or you can click the Owners Manuals link provided at the bottom of the home page The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing American Honda Motor Co Inc reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever No part o...

Page 21: ...is written limited warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Honda Parts Accessories and Apparel T...

Page 22: ...under the emission warranty solely for use of non Honda replacement parts or service performed at a location other than an authorized Honda dealership however use of a part that is not functionally identical to the original equipment part in any respect that may in any way affect emissions including durability could result in denial of coverage If such a non Honda replacement part is used in the r...

Page 23: ...ect one Complete and mail the postage paid card shown below Complete and submit the on line form at powerequipment honda com Scan the QR code below and then complete and submit the on line form Print your 7 digit serial number here commercial rental users check one private homeowner use for hire use Owner s Last Name Company Name Address City Purchased Via First Name Telephone State ZIP Code Appli...

Page 24: ...click Submit It s that simple Power Equipment Division American Honda Motor Co Inc 4900 Marconi Dr Alpharetta GA 30005 9956 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Product Registration BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL ALPHARETTA GA PERMIT NO 117 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE HPE 2019 01 PRINTED IN U S A EM5 K6 ...

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