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Thank you for purchasing a Honda lawn mower. This manual describes operation and maintenance of Honda HR195PDA rotary mowers. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. This manual is a permanent part of the mower,
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CONTENTS l.SAFETY ........................................... 4 ........ ., .......................... 4 ” .“.“. ‘Safety ,Label Locations 5 ........ 1 .......................... .. ,;Safety Information .......................... 7 : lmportant’M.essage to’ Parents 8 .......................... 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ..lO 3.CONTROLS ...................................... .......................................... ; . 10 Fuel Va!ve ...................... 1.0 .............. : T
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CONTENTS 7. MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS ........................ 27 8. TRANSPORTING 30 ................................... 9. MAINTENANCE .................................... 31 Maintenance Schedule ............................... 31 32 Engine Oil Change. ................................ 34 Air Cleaner Service ................................ Spark Plug Service 36 ................................ Spark Arrester Maintenance (optional equipment) ........... 37 Flywheel Brake Cable Adjustme
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1. SAFETY Read all safety instructions before operating the mower. DO NOT START UNLESS~REAR UNDER NORMAL USAGE, THIS BAG MATERIAL DOOR IS SUBJECT TO DETERIORATION AND WEAR, IS CLOSED OR BAG IS IN PLACE. READ OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING. AND SHOULD BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY FOR DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG CAP BEFORE CUTTER DECK AND CUTTER BLADE SERVICING. BAG REPLACEMENT. THIS BAG CONFORMS TO DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO STAND IN FRONT OF MOWER TO PREVENT ,NJURY FROM THROWN OBJECTS: CLEAR A.N
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1. SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention to these precautions: Operator Responsibility l Know how to stop the engine quickly in case of emergency. Understand the use of all controls. l Be sure that anyone who operates the lawn mower receives proper instruction. Allowing anyone, especially children, to operate the mower without proper instruction may result in serious ‘injury. l Wear long pants and protective footwear. Operating the mo
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1. SAFETY Fire and Burn Hazards Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. l Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Keep flames and sparks away, and do not smoke in the area. l Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Avoid overfilling the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, tighten the filler cap securely. If any fuel is spilled, make sure
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1. SAFETY IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS YOUR CHILDREN’S SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT to Honda. That’s why we urge you to read this message before letting your youngster 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 accidents by making good decisions about it when, and how your youngster operates this equipment. The first question you’ll need to ask is whether your youngster is capable of ope
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2. COMPONENT IDkNTIFICATION FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER HANDLEBAR I THROTTLE LEVER ISCHARGE GUARD FUEL TANK CAP CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER cu TTING HEIGHT AD JUSTMENT LEVER OIL FILLER CAP ‘CUTTER DECK BOL: OIL DRAIN \ MUFFLER 8
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION RECOIL STARTER GRlq \ -u’., ’ D ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER \ , CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER FRAME SERIAL NUMBER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER AIR CLEANER \ SPARK PLUG CAP FUEL VALVE W’ \ CARBURETOR Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference. Refer to the 1 serial numbers when ordering parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries (see page .51). Frame serial number: __ - - - - - - Engine serial number: GXV140- - - - _
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3. CONTROLS FUEL VALVE FUEL VALVE The fuel valve opens and closes the connection between the fuel tank and the carburetor. The fuel valve must be in the ON position for the engine to run. When the mower is not in use, turn the fuel valve. to the OFF position to prevent the poss’ibility of carburetor flooding, and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. . THROTTLE LEVER- flammable, _ and gasoline vapor can explode, cauhing injury or death. Turn the fuel val&e to the OFF position
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3. CONTROLS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS 314 in (2.0 cm) 1-1/4 in m The blade can cause serious injury. Stop the engine before adjusting cutting height. i I There are six cutting height settings: 3/4 in (2.0 cm), 1-l /4 in (3.2 cm), l-3/4 in (4.4 cm), 2-l /4 in (5.5 cm), 2-5/8 (6.6 cm), and 3 in (7.7 cm). These are approximate figures, as the actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions. To adjust cutting height, pull each adjusting lever toward the whee
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4. ATTACHMENTS i Honda HR195PDA mowers are provided with a grass bag as standard equipment. You can operate !the mower with the grass bag (or optional hard- shell grass catcher) installed to collect the grass clippings, or with the ‘grass bag removed (or optional side-discharge chute installed) if you wish to leave the grass c!ippings on the lawn. When attachments are removed, the discharge guard automatically closes to protect the operator from objects that may be thrown by the blade. N
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5. PRE-OPERATION CiiECK the following items before Check BLADE Turn the fuel valve OFF, and tilt the mower to the right, so the carburetor side is up. NOTE: Hard starting and fuel leakage may result if the mower is tilted with the carburetor side down. Inspect the blade for wear and damage. BLhE BOLTS NORMAL BENT CRACKED A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is worn out, bent, cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced. A worn or damaged blade could break, causing p
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5. PRE-OPERATION /CHECK GRASS BAG Check that the grass bag is in good condition and not clogged. A clogged grass bag will not collect grass efficiently. When the bag needs cleaning, wash it with a garden hose, and allow it to dry thoroughly before use; a wet bag will clog quickly. The grass bag wears during normal use and will eventually require replacement. If you operate the. mower with a damaged or worn out bag, objects picked up by the blade may be thrown through the bag material. B
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5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK ENGINE OIL Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the mower on a level surface. 1. Remove the oil filler cap, and’ wipe the dipstick clean. -’ .’ 2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in. 3. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. If near the lower level, fill to the upper level with the recommended oil. Do not overfill. rTiFiEq Running the engine with a low oil level will cause engine damage. Use high-detergent,
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I 5. PRE-OPERATION bHECK FUEL Fuel tank capacity: 0.26 US gal (1.0 P) Remove the filler cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Refuel carefully to avoid overfilling or spilling fuel. There should be no fuel in the filler neck. B ” Gasoline. is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode, causing serious injury or death. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopp
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5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK Fuel Recommendation Pump octane rating: 86 or higher. We recommend unleaded fuel because it produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust system life. Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank. Occasionally you may hear light “spark knock” or “pinging” (metallic rapping noise) while.operating under heavy loads. This is no cause for concern. If spark knock or pinging occurs
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5. PRE-OPERATION bHECK AIR CLEANER Check that the air filter is clean and in good condition. A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance. A damaged air filter will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. 1. Remove the cover screws, then remove the air, cleaner cover. 2. Inspect the paper and foam elements of the air filter. Replace the filter if either of the filter elements are damaged. Clean or replace the filter if the fi
