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PLACING IN STORAGE   

If your mower will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and 
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor 
ignition. Select a well-ventilated storage area away from any 
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, 
or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric 
motor or where power tools are operated.

If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity because humidity 
promotes rust and corrosion.

Unless all the fuel has been drained from the fuel tank, move the fuel 
valve to the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.

Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Tilting can cause 
fuel or oil leakage.

With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the mower to keep 
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some 
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous 
cover will trap moisture around the mower, promoting rust and 
corrosion. Honda recommends using the optional stretch fabric 
storage cover (page 19).

REMOVING FROM STORAGE   

Check your mower as described in 

BEFORE OPERATION

 (page 6).

If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with 
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be 
sure that it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and 
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.

If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the 
engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.

TAKING CARE OF 
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS

Engine Will Not Start

Loss of Power

Vibration

Mowing and Bagging Problems

Possible Cause

Correction

Fuel valve OFF

Turn the fuel valve ON (page 7).

Throttle lever in the wrong 
position

Move the throttle lever to the 
CHOKE position, unless the engine 
is warm (page 7).

Out of fuel

Refuel (page 14).

Bad fuel, mower stored 
without treating gasoline, or 
refueled with bad gasoline

Refuel with fresh gasoline 
(page 14).

Spark plug faulty, fouled, or 
improperly gapped

Gap or replace the spark plug 
(page 13).

Spark plug wet with fuel 
(flooded engine)

Dry and reinstall the spark plug.

Fuel filter restricted, 
carburetor malfunction, 
ignition malfunction, valves 
stuck, etc.

Take the mower to an authorized 
Honda servicing dealer for repair.

Possible Cause

Correction

Throttle not set to FAST

Move the throttle lever to FAST 
(page 7).

Grass too tall or wet

Raise the cutting height (page 7), 
cut a narrower swath, cut more 
frequently when the grass is dry.

Mower deck clogged

Clean out the mower deck.

Air filter restricted

Clean or replace the air filter 
(page 12).

Bad fuel, mower stored 
without treating gasoline, or 
refueled with bad gasoline

Refuel with fresh gasoline 
(page 14).

Fuel filter restricted, 
carburetor malfunction, 
ignition malfunction, valves 
stuck, etc.

Take the mower to an authorized 
Honda servicing dealer for repair.

Possible Cause

Correction

Grass and debris lodged 
under the mower deck

Clean out the mower deck.

Blades improperly installed, 
loose, bent, damaged, or 
unbalanced by improper 
sharpening

Install blades properly and tighten 
blade bolts (page 10).
If blades are found to be bent or 
damaged, take the lawn mower to 
an authorized Honda servicing 
dealer for inspection (page 10).

Mechanical damage, such as 
a bent crankshaft

Take the mower to an authorized 
Honda servicing dealer for repair.

Possible Cause

Correction

Engine speed is too slow to 
cut well

Move the throttle lever to FAST 
(page 7).

Cutting height adjustment 
levers set at different 
positions

Set all levers at the same cutting 
height position (page 7).

Grass bag overfilled or 
restricted

Empty the grass bag. Wash the 
grass bag if it is clogged with dirt 
(page 11).

Mower deck restricted

Clean out the mower deck.

Blades dull, worn, or 
damaged

Sharpen or replace the blades if 
necessary (page 10).

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Страница 1: ...ctly and safely Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert A symbol and one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These signal words mean Each message tells you what the hazard is what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury Damage Prevention Messages You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE This word means CONTENTS For lawn mowing ...

Страница 2: ...ate time for hands on training by a qualified instructor and personally supervise practice sessions until you feel sure the employee is ready to operate the machine Also be sure employees wear proper clothing and have eye protection and any other gear that may be required by local ordinances or your insurance company Remember too that you are responsible for keeping the mower properly maintained a...

Страница 3: ...ds together Make sure the ribs are facing out as shown 2 Slip the left handle support hanger over the end of the handlebar and slide past both bolt holes Make sure the ribs are facing out 3 Position the handlebar onto the handle stay and loosely install the two 8 x 16 mm flange bolts through the handlebar lower bolt holes DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS GUARD IS CLOSED OR BAG IS IN PLACE HOT MUFFLER CAN BUR...

Страница 4: ... 10 Install an 8 mm self locking nut on both studs on the inside of the mower deck Do not fully tighten the nuts at this point 11 Tip the mower back onto its wheels 12 From the grass bag side of the handle insert the stud on the end of each handle support plate through the handle support hanger Make sure the stud goes through both holes in the handle support hanger 13 Install an 8 mm self locking ...

Страница 5: ...TIONS page 5 BEFORE OPERATION page 6 OPERATION page 7 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE page 9 You can also find additional information on the Honda Power Equipment web site Visit www hondapowerequipment com faq htm Please Register Your Lawn Mower If your dealer did not collect registration information from you please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda This allows us to contact you with a...

Страница 6: ...em from the work area People and Pets People and animals near the work area can move into your lawn mower s path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown objects Clear the area of pets and people especially children Their safety is your responsibility Work Area Check the condition of the grass Adjust your lawn mower ground speed and mowing swath accordingly GET THE MOWER READY Grass...

Страница 7: ...ks and practice in a safe area until you build up your skills For your safety avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed area such as a garage Your mower s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death STARTING THE ENGINE The blade turns when you operate the starter It is easiest to start the engine in a clear or ...

Страница 8: ...n changing direction Mowing on a slope when the grass is damp or wet could cause you to slip fall and lose control of the mower Obstacles Use the side of the mower to cut close to large obstacles such as fences or walls Be careful when mowing over obstacles embedded in the lawn such as sprinkler heads paving edging raised tree roots etc Avoid anything that sticks up above the surface of the lawn I...

Страница 9: ...ke sure you have the tools and skills required To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion be careful when working around gasoline Use only a nonflammable solvent not gasoline to clean parts Keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from all fuel related parts MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 For commercial use log hours of operation to determine the proper maintenance intervals 2 Service more frequently wh...

Страница 10: ...Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when removing the bolts Remove the blades Blade Installation 1 Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area 2 Install both blades using the two blade bolts and special washers as shown Be sure to install the special washers with the concave side toward the blades and the convex side toward the bolts The blade bolts and washers are s...

Страница 11: ... upper limit mark on the dipstick Do not overfill If the engine is overfilled the excess oil may get transferred to the air cleaner housing and air cleaner filter NOTICE Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage This type of damage is not covered by the DISTRIBUTOR S LIMITED WARRANTY page 20 4 Screw in the oil filler cap dipstick securely Engine Oil Recommendations Always cha...

Страница 12: ...he latch tabs on the top of the air cleaner cover and then remove the cover 2 Remove the foam element from the air cleaner cover 3 Remove the screen grid and paper element 4 Check both elements to be sure they are in good condition and replace them if they are damaged 5 Clean the paper element by tapping it several times on a hard surface to remove dirt or blow compressed air not exceeding 30 psi ...

Страница 13: ... quickly take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair Spark Arrester Service optional equipment Your lawn mower engine is not factory equipped with a spark arrester In some areas it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark arrester Check local laws and regulations An optional USDA approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda servicing dealer The spark a...

Страница 14: ...ntaining 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 percen...

Страница 15: ...perature to evaporate any water remaining on the engine 3 Stop the engine and allow it to cool 4 After the lawn mower is clean and dry touch up any damaged paint touch up paint part numbers are on page 19 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 deterio...

Страница 16: ...engine is warm page 7 Out of fuel Refuel page 14 Bad fuel mower stored without treating gasoline or refueled with bad gasoline Refuel with fresh gasoline page 14 Spark plug faulty fouled or improperly gapped Gap or replace the spark plug page 13 Spark plug wet with fuel flooded engine Dry and reinstall the spark plug Fuel filter restricted carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck e...

Страница 17: ...and other emission systems to reduce the emission of carbon monoxide oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons Additionally Honda fuel systems utilize components and control technologies to reduce evaporative emissions The U S California Clean Air Act and Environment Canada EPA California and Canadian regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written instructions describing the operation and main...

Страница 18: ...AE 10W 30 API SJ or later page 11 Spark Plug Type NGK BPR5ES page 13 Maximum Governed Speed 3 100 rpm 50 150 rpm Shop manual Blade Control Cable Adjust for 1 3 16 1 3 8 in 30 35 mm free play at the blade control lever page 13 Throttle Cable Adjust for proper choke operation page 14 Blade Bolt Torque 36 43 ft lb 49 59 N m page 10 Do not try to increase the engine speed above the maximum governed sp...

Страница 19: ... Your name address and telephone number A detailed description of the problem Honda Publications These publications give you additional information for maintaining and repairing your lawn mower 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 through Helm Inc at 888 292 5395 or visit...

Страница 20: ... or distributor s dealer authorized by American Honda to sell those products in the United States Puerto Rico and the U S Virgin Islands Parts and Accessories must be purchased for installation on original Honda equipment or engines to be eligible for warranty coverage Installing parts and accessories on non Honda products or engines voids this warranty 2 You must be the first retail purchaser Thi...

Страница 21: ... are warranted up to their required replacement interval only Honda will also replace other engine components damaged by a failure of any warranted part during the warranty period Only Honda approved replacement parts may be used in the performance of any warranty repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner The use of replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts may impair t...

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