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The HR194 meets CPSC blade safety requirement for walkbehind rotary power mowers. This manual covers operation and maintenance of the HONDA ROTARY MOWER HR194. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. Any powered product can be a potential source of danger if misused or improperly maint
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Thank you for purchasing a Honda Lawn Mower. If any problems occur, or if there are any questions concerning the mower, consult an authorized HONDA dealer. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. * The Honda rotary mower is designed to give wfe and depettdable service if operrlretl accorvli~~g lo instructions and ittrended use: tnowing (cu ttittg) grass, attd baggittg cut grass wltett eqtripltetl witIt rl~c grass bag. Any other use could be dangerous. * R
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CONTENTS.. ............................................................. 3 GENERAL SAFETY .................... ::. .................................. 4 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .............................................. 5 CONTROLS.. ............................................................. 7 OPERATION .............................................................. 9 l Highaltitudeoperation .................................................... 16 TRANSPORTING/STORAGE ...............
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GENERAL SAFETY * Kmw Itow lo stop rite ettgitte qrtick1.v attd rtttder- * Keep cltildrett attd pets away fiottl rite tttowcr at all tittres. sratrd operatiott of all rite cortrrols. Never perttrit * If rite blade strikes a stotte, sprittkler head, etc. be atij’otie 10 operate rite ttiower witiiorct proper iti- s~txctioti. swe the blade, blade holder, woodruff ke.~, fusletl- * The reur slticgld is for your protecriott; keep it it1 ers. cranksitafr, erc. are it1 good cotrditiort before pku
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION DTIVE CLUTCH LEVER SHIFT LfVER THROTTLE LEVER SXA Type RECOIL STARTER ROTO-STOP LEVER I THROTTLE LEVER MUFFLER GRASS BAG HANDLE CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER GRASS BAG AIR CLEANER PXA Type
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DISCHARGE GUARD HANDLE FUEL TANK CAP OIL FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG HANDLE JOINTS
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CONTROLS THROTTLE CONTROL LEVEI Throttle positions “CHOKE” “HI” “LO” “STOP” ROTO-STOP Lever To put the cutting blade into operation, press the button on top of the ROTO-STOP lever and push the lever forward, holding it against the handlebar. I PXA Type The blade will stop when the ROTO-STOP lever is released.
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Drive Clutch Lever (SXA Type only) DRIVE CLUTCH LEVE The mower moves forward when only the drive clutch lever is squeezed and stops when the lever is released. 1 CA UTIOA’ 1 When cutting grass; + First, grip the ROTO-STOP lever only. At this time, the cutting blade should be free of any obstacle such as grass, etc., to allow for rapid acceleration to nor- mal engine R. P.M. + After increasing engine R.P.M. grip [he drive clutch lever so that the engine operates more smoothly. Shift L
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OPERATION This MOWER should be always used with the grass * Mow across slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. bag in place. * Always push, never pull, a mower with the engine The following suggestions and rules are intended to running. Control direction by the handle, not by help you operate your Honda HR194 under the safest foot pressure on the mower housing. conditions possible. Be alert and exercise the same care using the mower as you would when using any * Keep a firm hold o
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BEFORE YOU START THE MOWER 1. Check the engine oil level. * Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine per- formance and service life. Non-detergent or veget- able oils are not recommended. * Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause 1-1 serious engine damage. , I I -20 0 20 40 60 80 100°F L Use Honda-4-stroke, or an equivalent high deter- I -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40°C gent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturers’ requirement
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* 2. Check the fuel level. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stop- ped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the Your engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is w) of 86 or higher, pump octane number ( stored. or that has a research octane number of 91 or higher. Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel Gasoline pumps at service station normally display in the filler neck). After refueling,
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GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure it’s octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There are two types one containing ethanol, and the other of “gasohol”: containing methanol. Do not use gasohol that con- tains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does not also contain cosolvents and corrosion in- hibitors for methanol. Never use gasoline containi
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3. Handle height adjustment HANDLE HOOK BOLT I \ Adjust handle height for comvenient mowing. - Loosen both side of handle hook bolts. l Swing the handle up or down as required. * After adjusting, make sure the handle hook bolts are tightened securely. 4.Check the grass bag for fraying, tears and clogged mesh. Wash the bag with water if necessary, and let it dry thoroughly. Grass will not chute proper- ly without adequate ventilaton through the bag. Make sure that the bag is positione
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r I I STARTING THE ENGINE * Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Never run the mower in an enclosed area. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation. 1. Move the throttle lever to “CHOKE”. CHO NOTE: Do not use “CHOKE" when the engine is warm or the air temperature is high. Move the throttle to I PXA Type SXA Type I I “LO” instead. 2. Turn the fuel valve “ON”. 14
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3. Place your foot on the “STEP” of the mower housing. 4. Pull the starter rope lightly until you feel re- sistance, then pull briskly. NOTE: Do not allow the rope to snap back; return it by hand. 5. After the engine warms up, move the throttle lever to “HI”. Push the ROTO-STOP lever forward to put the cutting blade into operation. SXA type only: Move the shift lever to “1”. Engage the drive clutch/ROTO-STOP and the mower will move forward. For faster speeds, shift to “2”. HROTTLE
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Flooded Engine If the engine won’t start after several pulls on the starter STOP rope the engine is probably flooded. To clear a flooded engine: 1. Move the throttle lever to “STOP” and turn off the fuel valve. 2. Remove and dry the spark plug. When re-installing the plug, thread it in by hand until it seats. Then tighten it an additional I/8-1/4 turn with the spark TLE plug wrench to compress the washer. SXA Type 3. Move the throttle to “HI”, turn on the fuel valve and repeat step
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Cutting Height Adjustment Six settings are available: 3/4”, l”, l-1/2”, 2”, 2-l/2”, ,, 3 . 1. Stop the engine. 2. Push the front and rear adjusting levers toward the wheels and move them up or down to raise or lower cutting height. Adjust all four wheels to the same height. - * Be careful not to touch the muffler when adjust- ing the right front wheel height. ADJUSTING LEVERS The muffler will stay hot for a while after the en- I gine is stopped.
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Grass Bag The bag is subject to wear under normal usage; check frequently for fraying and tears. Replace deteriorated bags only with Honda replacement bags or their equivalent. When the bag needs cleaning, wash it with water and make sure it is dry before using it. Clogged mesh will result in poor grass chuting and a wet bag will clog quickly. Removal 1. Stop the engine. 2. Raise the discharge guard, grasp the grass bag handle, and lift the bag to unhook it from the mower. Installa
