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2021 - Honda France Manufacturing S.A.S. - Pôle 45 - Rue des Châtaigniers

45140 ORMES - FRANCE - All rights reserved

3RVK8733

HRX476C2

00X3R-VK8-7330

Printed in France

OWNER’S MANUAL

Original instructions

HRX476C

Pedestrian-controlled lawnmower

FOREWORD

You have just purchased a Honda pedestrian-controlled
lawnmower and we thank you for your confidence in us.
This manual has been written to familiarize you with your
lawnmower, to enable you to use it in the best possible conditions
and to carry out its maintenance.
Our aim is to make you benefit to the full from technological
advances, from new equipment and materials and from our
experience. This is why we regularly make improvements to our
models. Thus, the specifications and information contained in this
manual may be modified without prior notice and without obligation
to update it.
If you have a problem, or if you have any questions concerning the
lawnmower, contact your supplying dealer or authorized Honda
dealer.
Keep this manual handy so you can refer it at any time. If you sell
the lawnmower, be sure that the manual accompanies it.
We recommend that you read the guarantee policy to fully
understand your rights and responsibilities. The guarantee policy is
a separate document provided by your dealer.
No reproduction, even partial, may be made of this publication
without prior written authorisation.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For your own safety and operating comfort, it is highly 
recommended that you read this manual in full.
Pay attention to these symbols and their meaning:

Indicates a high risk of severe personal injury or death if
instructions are not followed.

CAUTION:

• Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if

instructions are not followed.

NOTE:

 Source of useful information.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CODES USED IN THIS 

MANUAL

The model of your machine is indicated on its "identification label",
by a series of letters and figures (

see page 4

).

CONTENTS

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Safety stickers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Identification of machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
General description   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
Preparation and checks before use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
Selecting the cutting mode (HYEH, VKEH, VYEH types). . . .   8
Starting and stopping the engine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Operating hints and tips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Useful information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Technical specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Major Honda distributor addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
“EC Declaration of Conformity” CONTENT OUTLINE  . . .  22

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Hydrostatic drive Selfpropelled . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Self-propelled with variable speed transmission . .
Self-propelled with gearbox and rear roller . . . . .

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Cutting-means brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Rotostop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Write down your machine's serial number here

Write down your machine's model here

HSS2031 (V01B)

Summary of Contents for HSS2031

Page 1: ... document provided by your dealer No reproduction even partial may be made of this publication without prior written authorisation SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your own safety and operating comfort it is highly recommended that you read this manual in full Pay attention to these symbols and their meaning Indicates a high risk of severe personal injury or death if instructions are not followed CAUTION I...

Page 2: ...er Tampering with the engine voids the EU type approval of this engine Do not connect an extension to the muffler Do not modify the intake system Do not adjust the governor A7 The machine is equipped with safety devices that must never be modified or removed otherwise the warranty may be void and the manufacturer released from any liability Always check that the safety devices work before using th...

Page 3: ...before restarting and operating the lawnmower again If lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally Check immediately the cause of the vibration and perform the necessary repair C20 Stop the engine in the following cases Whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended Before refuelling C21 Stop the cutting means models equipped with Rotostop or the engine in the following cases When installing or removing t...

Page 4: ...13 14 15 Honda France Manufacturing S A S Rue des Châtaigniers Pôle 45 45140 Ormes France 12 CONTROLS FUNCTIONS 16 Handle 17 Cutting means control lever Rotostop Couple and stops the cutting means 18 Lever for adjusting the cutting height Selects the desired cutting height 19 Folding knob adjusting the handle Allows you to adjust the height of the handle or to fold the handle 20 Cutting means cont...

Page 5: ... is correctly positioned as shown To assemble the grass catcher please refer to page 16 CHECKING THE GRASS CATCHER Before use ensure that the grass catcher closing device is correctly locked discharge cover Even in normal use the grass catcher tends to wear Regularly check that it is not frayed or torn A worn out grass catcher must be replaced Replace a damaged grass catcher with Honda Genuine par...

Page 6: ... from an unfamiliar station first determine if the petrol contains alcohol if it does find out the type and percentage of alcohol used If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms while using a particular petrol Switch to a petrol that you know contains less than the recommended amount of alcohol CHECKING THE AIR CLEANER CAUTION Operating the engine without an air filter with a damaged air fil...

Page 7: ...uited 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 ENGINE OIL LEVEL CAUTION The engine oil is an essential element which affects the performance and lifetime of the engine The engine may be seriously damaged if ...

Page 8: ... A and repeat the operations previously mentioned under the heading STARTING THE ENGINE OPERATING HINTS AND TIPS USING THE LAWNMOWER AT HIGH ALTITUDES At high altitudes the standard fuel air mixture in the carburetor is much too rich this will reduce performance and increase fuel consumption It is possible to improve the high altitude performance by fitting the carburetor with a smaller diameter j...

Page 9: ...e to refrain from using the forward drive while mowing in areas with a narrow surface lanes borders etc Likewise the Select Drive control can be used to move the lawnmower without engaging the cutting means control CAUTION Move the cutting means control lever quickly from one end of its travel to the other so that the cutting means is always either fully engaged or fully disengaged This is to avoi...

Page 10: ...d reinstall the spark plug Start the engine with the throttle lever in FAST position page 9 Fuel tank vent blocked carburettor clogged or ignition faulty Maintenance of these points must be carried out by a servicing dealer The cutting means brake lever is not firmly held against the handle models fitted The cutting means brake lever must be held firmly against the handle for starting the engine p...

Page 11: ...al times 2 We recommend that the spark plug be screwed down as far as possible by hand until finger tight then use a plug spanner to tighten it by an extra 1 8 or 1 4 turn 3 Check the level and condition of the engine oil 3 4 Fill the fuel tank and start the engine NOTE If the cylinder has been coated with oil the engine will smoke on start up This is normal TRANSPORT TRANSPORTING THE LAWNMOWER Do...

Page 12: ...MATION FIND AN AUTHORIZED DEALER Please refer to the European Internet site http www honda eu com CURRENT PARTS OPTIONAL ATTACHMENT AND CONSUMABLES To buy one of the original parts listed below or any other part please contact an authorized Honda dealer For your safety it is strictly prohibited to install any other attachment than the ones listed above and especially designed for your lawnmowers m...

Page 13: ... EN ISO5395 2 2013 A1 2016 A2 2017 dB A 79 80 78 30 77 70 79 60 Measuring uncertainty dB A 1 Measured sound power level in accordance with directives 2000 14 EC 2005 88 EC dB A 93 20 92 32 92 02 92 82 Measuring uncertainty dB A 2 11 1 64 1 59 0 98 Sound power level guaranteed in accordance with directives 2000 14 EC 2005 88 EC dB A 95 94 Vibration test in accordance with EN ISO5395 2 2013 A1 2016 ...

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