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SERVICING YOUR LAWN 
MOWER

Proper maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and 

trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.

To help you properly care for your mower, the following pages include 
a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple 
maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Other service tasks 
that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by 
professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or 
other qualified mechanic.

The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If 
you operate your mower under severe conditions, such as sustained 
high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in unusually wet or 
dusty conditions, consult your servicing dealer for recommendations 
applicable to your individual needs and use.

Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your 
mower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it.

To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda 
Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control 
devices and systems may be performed by any engine repair 
establishment or individual, using parts that are “certified” to 
EPA standards.

MAINTENANCE 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 engine exhaust.

Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate
the engine.

Burns from hot parts.

Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.

Injury from moving parts.

Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.

• Read the instructions before you begin, and make 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. Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.

2. These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing 

dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically 
proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures.
See See ”Honda Publications” on 

page 19

 for ordering information.

3. See the FAQ section of the Honda Power Equipment web site. 

Visit www.HondaPowerEquipment.com and click on FAQs.

Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in 
non-warrantable failures.

 WARNING

Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem 
before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you 
can be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and maintenance 
recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual.

 WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and 
precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and precautions in this 
owner’s manual.

Regular Service 

Period 

Item Page

Before each use

Rear shield: Check 
Blades: Check
Blade bolt torque: Check
Grass bag: Check
Engine oil level: Check
Air filter: Check
Check operation of the blade control

page 6
page 10
page 10
page 11
page 11
page 12
page 7

First month or 
5 hours

Engine oil: Change
Smart Drive cable: Check-adjust
(if necessary)

page 11
page 13

First 25 hours

Air filter: Clean 

Smart Drive cable: Adjust 
Roto-Stop cable: Adjust 

2

Throttle cable: Adjust 

2

page 12
page 13

Every 50 hours

Engine oil: Change 

1

Air filter: Clean 

Smart Drive cable: Adjust 

page 11
page 12
page 13

Every 100 hours

Engine oil: Change 

1

Air filter: Clean 

Spark plug: Check-adjust
Spark arrester: Clean (if equipped)
Check operation of the blade control
Smart Drive cable: Adjust 
Roto-Stop cable: Adjust 

2

Idle speed: Check-adjust 

2

Throttle cable: Adjust 

2

Fuel tank and filter: Clean 

2

Valve clearance: Check-adjust 

2

Pinion gears: Grease 

2

page 11
page 12
page 12
page 13
page 7
page 13

Every 150 hours

Air filter: Replace
Spark plug: Replace

page 12
page 12

Every 2 years

Check: Fuel lines (replace if 
necessary)

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Страница 1: ... safely Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert 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 DANGER You WILL be KILLED ...

Страница 2: ...tting your child operate this lawn mower Lawn mowers are tools not toys As with any equipment bad judgments can result in serious injuries You can help prevent injuries by making good decisions about if when and how your child operates this equipment The first question you ll need to ask is whether your child is capable of operating this mower safely Remember young people vary widely and AGE IS NO...

Страница 3: ...e engine is overfilled the excess oil may get transferred to the air cleaner housing and air cleaner After filling the engine with oil remove the hang tag near the recoil starter grip that says The engine has no oil A container of oil is in the shipping box Fuel Refer to page 13 Before Using Your Lawn Mower Before using the lawn mower all mower operators must read the following sections LAWN MOWER...

Страница 4: ...il level page 11 Check the fuel level page 13 Starting with a full tank will help to eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling CHECK YOUR MOWING AREA For your safety and the safety of others always inspect the area before operating the lawn mower Objects Anything that can be picked up by the blades and thrown is a potential hazard to you and others Look for things like stones stick...

Страница 5: ...The mulching plug helps to curve the inside of the mower deck for more efficient mulching Install and remove the mulching plug by raising the discharge guard as shown The mulching plug only fits one way Remove the mulching plug when using a grass bag Grass Bag A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner it blows air through the bag which traps the grass clippings Always empty the grass bag before it ...

Страница 6: ...he discharge guard Check the rear shield for cracks or tears If the rear shield is excessively worn have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer Cutting Height Adjustment The cutting height figures are approximate The actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions To adjust the cutting height pull each adjustment lever toward the wheel and move it into another not...

Страница 7: ...rip gently 4 Set the throttle lever at FAST to mow or at SLOW to idle To ensure easy restarting and maximum performance from the Auto Choke System allow the engine to run for at least three minutes after starting a cold engine before shutting down This minimum run time will be longer if the temperature is below 70 F 21 C OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING Throttle Lever For best cut quality always ...

Страница 8: ...opes Mow across slopes not up and down Avoid steep slopes more than 20 and be careful when 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 Release the Smart Drive control to disengage the drive when mowing around trees and other o...

Страница 9: ...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 Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 2 These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient Refer to t...

Страница 10: ...he spark plug cap page 12 and then tilt the mower to the right side from the operator s point of view so the fuel filler cap is up page 10 2 Remove the two blade bolts with a 14 mm 6 sided wrench or socket Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when removing the bolts 3 Remove the blades Installation 1 Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area 2 Install both blades us...

Страница 11: ...ilter 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 filler cap dipstick securely Engine Oil Recommendations Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life Use 4 stroke automotive detergent oil Always change the oil in accordance with the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE page 9...

Страница 12: ...ace it if damaged 4 Clean the filter by tapping it several times on a hard surface to remove dirt or blow compressed air not exceeding 30 psi 207 kPa through the filter from the inside Never try to brush off dirt brushing will force dirt into the fibers 5 Using a moist rage wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner housing and cover Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that lea...

Страница 13: ...e revolutions Tighten the jam nut to lock the adjuster in place REFUELING This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher We recommend refueling after each use to minimize the air present in the fuel tank 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 ...

Страница 14: ...d so the mower will take up less space page 15 STORAGE PREPARING FOR STORAGE Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower trouble free and looking good The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing your lawn mower s function and appearance and will make the engine easier to start when you use the lawn mower again Cleaning Engine Wash the engine by h...

Страница 15: ...e lack of fuel in the carburetor fuel bowl Running time should be less than 3 minutes Long Term or Seasonal Storage greater than 90 days Start the engine and allow it to run long enough to empty all the gasoline from the entire fuel system including the fuel tank Do not allow gasoline to remain in your engine for more than 90 days of inactivity Engine Oil Change the engine oil page 11 Engine Cylin...

Страница 16: ...treating gasoline or refueled with bad gasoline Refuel with fresh gasoline page 13 Fuel filter clogged 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 page 14 Blades loose bent damaged or unbalanced by improper sharpening Tig...

Страница 17: ...sions 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 maintenance of emissions control systems The fol...

Страница 18: ...ge 12 Maximum Governed Speed 2 950 3 100 rpm Shop manual Smart Drive Cable Adjust for proper operation page 13 Throttle Cable Adjust for proper operation and maximum governed speed Shop manual 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 speed the blades could fracture and come apart See the FAQ section of the Honda Power Equipm...

Страница 19: ...dress and telephone number A detailed description of the problem Honda Publications These publications will 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 visit www HondaPowerEquipment com and click on Pr...

Страница 20: ...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 This warranty is limited to Honda Power Equipment parts accessories and apparel when distributed by American Honda Motor Co Inc 4900 Marconi Drive Alpharetta Georgia ...

Страница 21: ...da 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 the effectiveness of your engine emission control system If such a replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance of your engine and an authorized Honda dealer determines it is defec...

Страница 22: ...NOTES ...

Страница 23: ...ONLINE www HondaPowerEquipment com commercial rental users check one private homeowner use for hire use Owner s Last Name Company Name Address City Date of Purchase First Name Telephone State ZIP Code Application Commercial Non commercial Rental y R Serial number professional use Dealer Store ZIP code Dealer Store number If available MONTH YEAR DAY E mail address Dear Honda Customer Thank you for ...

Страница 24: ...t It s that simple You ll receive e mail confirmation of your registration 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 ...

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