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Hover Mowers
& Hovertrim
OWNER'S HANDBOOK
MODELS:
446 Hovertrim
450 Professional
453 Professional
(English Version) PART NUMBER: 111-1270 (A)
ISSUE 02.03.07
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MAIN FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS Main Features 8 1. Spark Plug/Lead. 2. Exhaust Guard. 9 3. Engine Cover. 7 4. Serial No.Label. 5. Engine Start-Grip. 6. Handlebar Securing Knob. 7. Throttle Control. 8. Engine Stop Lever. 6 9. Handlebar. 10. Fuel Cap. 11. Oil Dipstick. 12. Fuel On/Off Tap. 5 10 13. Air Cleaner. 4 11 3 2 12 1 13 DTP-000-010-A Specifications Code 180 181 182 Model 446 450 453 Engine H
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.5 CONTENTS 1.3 Main Features/Specifications 1.22 - 1.23 Trouble Shooting 1.5 Contents 1.24 - 1.27 Parts List 1.24 - Mainframe Parts List 1.25 - Exploaded View - Mainframe 1.6 Introduction 1.26 - Blade Options / Kits Parts List 1.27 - Exploded View - Blade Options / Kits 1.7 Warranty 1.28 - Kit Options Parts List 1.29 - Exploded View - Kit Options 1.8 - 1.11 Safety Precautions 1.8 - Training 1.30 Notes 1.8 - 1.9 - Preparation 1.9 - 1.10 - Operation 1.31 Cus
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.6 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Allen machine. The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and efficient service from your machine. IMPORTANT: This ‘Owners Handbook’ should be regarded as part of the mower as it gives essential information regarding mower safety, operation, maintenance and specifications. Read and understand this handbook prior to operating your machine for the first time. Make sure you are familiar with all the cont
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.7 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY The Allen mower business is a subsidiary of Hayter Limited. The manufacturer warrants to the original user/purchaser that this unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase. The manufacturers of the engine furnish their own warranty and services are provided through their authorised network (Refer to "Engine Warranty Statement"). To qua
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Alert Symbol This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages. When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of injury. Carefully read the following and inform others. Your machine is perfectly safe if used correctly. Failure to observe the following precautions may result in serious injury. Training Before using the machine read the owners handbook carefully. Pay particular attention to the safety precautions
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Preparation - Always use fresh fuel. Stale fuel can block the carburettor and cause leakage. - Replace fuel tank and oil tank caps securely. A damaged cutter device or impeller or both must be replaced. Before use, always visually inspect the cutting mechanism to ensure that it is in good condition. Do not operate the machine with an out of balance cutting device or impeller. - Check all nuts and bolts and tighten when necessary. Opera
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Operation Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Never pick up or carry the machine while the engine is running. Never touch the exhaust/exhaust guard or cooling fins when the engine is hot. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead: - Before clearing blockages. - Before cleaning/checking or working on the machine. - After striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and ensure necessary repairs a
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RUN START 111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Maintenance & Storage If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors and when the engine is cool. Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the cutting device. Always replace worn or faulty parts with genuine Allen parts. Safety Symbols Danger of severing toes or Danger of being hit by Safety Alert - Be aware to the fingers in cutting mechanism. thrown objects. possibility of injury. Carefully
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.12 ASSEMBLING THE MOWER Delivery Checklist 6 5 Remove the machine from the packaging and check that the following 1 items have been supplied correctly. If any items are missing contact, 7 your local dealer. Main deck, lower and upper handlebars. 8 2 1. Handlebar bolt x 2 5. Throttle bolt x 2 9. Spanner x 1* 3 2. Bush x 4 6. Washer x 4 10. Ties x 2* 4 DTP-000-011-A 3. Nut x 2 7. Spring washer x 2 11. Ties* 4. Washer x 4 8. Nut x 2 12. U Bolt x 2* 13. Handwhe
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.13 BEFORE STARTING THE MOWER Prevent Engine Damage To prevent engine damage the engine is shipped without oil or petrol. The engine must be filled with the correct grade of oil and petrol before starting. Oil Type Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE 10W-30. Never use additives with recommended oil. To prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is changed after the first 5 hours of use - refer to ‘Maintenance Schedule’.
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.14 OPERATING THE MOWER Controls Check that the engine stop lever moves freely and returns to it’s rest position when released. Starting - Step 1 Place the throttle control to the start position, ensure that the fuel tap is in the ‘On’ position and the tank vent is open (if fitted). P-000-004-A Step 2 Release the handlebar from it’s parked position. Hold the handlebar together with the engine stop lever, place your foot on the deck and tilt the mower towards
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.15 OPERATING THE MOWER Cutting Grass Start at the outside border of the lawn and go round working towards the centre. Always control the mower with both hands, keeping the mower flat on the ground. Stopping Release the engine stop lever. Emergency stop: Release the engine stop lever. If the engine fails to stop, disconnect the spark plug lead. STOP CS146 1.15
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.16 OPERATING THE MOWER Flexiblade 446 Adjusting the Cutting Height High The cutting height of your mower has been set at the highest position (1). 1 If you prefer a lower cut follow these instructions: 2 a. Turn the petrol tap to the off position and where fitted the vent screw. Low b. Disconnect the spark plug lead. c. Tilt the mower to its side. (Keeping the carburettor uppermost.) 305113 d. Remove the retaining bolt with the spanner provided whilst holdi
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.17 MAINTENANCE MOWER To prevent accidents stop the engine disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to carry out maintenance procedures on the mower. Engine 7 1 8 6 1. Finger Guard 2. Carburettor 4 3. Spark Plug / Lead 4. Exhaust Guard 5 5. Exhaust 6. Oil filler Cap/ Dipstick 3 7. Start Grip 8. Fuel Cap 2 9. Air cleaner. 9 1C423 Carburettor Adjustments Should only be made by an authorised Honda dealer. Under no circumstances should the engine be adj
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.18 MAINTENANCE MOWER Spark Plug Service Use only an approved spark tester (1) to check for a spark as shown in the diagram. Replace the spark plug every 100 hours or every season, whichever 1 occurs first. A spark plug wrench is available from any authorised Honda service dealer. Check the spark plug gap with a feeler gauge and set at 0.7 - 0.8mm. Keeping Engine Clean Remove all grass and debris from the engine including the exhaust/exhaust guard, the air
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.19 MAINTENANCE MOWER Deck Housing Remove grass debris from the top and underside of the deck immedi- ately after use. Securing Nuts & Bolts Regularly check that all securing nuts and bolts are tight. Replace missing or damaged items immediately. 1CG480V36B Oil Service Check the oil level daily before starting the engine and ensure that the correct oil level is maintained. Refer to-‘Before Starting the Mower’ for oil checking and filling instructions. Change
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111-1270 (A) 5/3/07 11:47 am Page 1.20 MAINTENANCE MOWER Cutterbar Removal Drain the fuel by running the engine until the fuel tank is empty and the engine stops. Remove the spark plug lead and allow the engine to cool. Turn the mower on its left hand side and ensure that the carburet- tor is uppermost. Firmly grip the end of the cutterbar with the gloved hand and remove the bolt with the supplied spanner. To prevent accidents never work on the cutterbar unless the spark plug lead has been re
