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If adjustment is necessary:
1. Loosen the lock nuts with a 10 mm
wrench, and move the adjuster up or
down as required.
2. Tighten the lock nuts and recheck the
free play.
3. Start the engine outdoors. Move the
throttle to FAST. Release the blade
control lever; the engine should stop
quickly.
If the blade control did not operate
properly with the correct cable
adjustment, take the mower to an
authorized Honda servicing dealer for
repair.
THROTTLE 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.
3. 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.
REFUELING
Honda recommends using a No-Spill
®
gas can, which meets the
demanding emission requirements of the California Air Resources
Board (page 19).
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. Use of fuels with content
of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above may cause starting
and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and
plastic parts of the fuel system. Engine damage or performance
problems that result from using a fuel with percentages of ethanol or
methanol greater than shown above are not covered by warranty.
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
please refer to the fuel section of the
STORAGE
additional information regarding fuel deterioration.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. If the engine
has been running, allow it to cool first. Never refuel the engine inside a
building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or sparks.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when
filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered by
the
DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY
Adding Fuel
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Add fuel to the bottom of the
fuel level limit in the neck of
the fuel tank. Do not overfill.
Wipe up spilled fuel before
starting the engine.
3. Secure the fuel tank cap.
Tighten the cap until it clicks.
Move the mower at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine.
ADJUSTER
LOCK
NUTS
CHOKE
THROTTLE
LEVER
CHOKE
ARM
B
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can
be burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Stop engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Refuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
MAXIMUM FUEL LEVEL
TETHER
