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TONDEUSE AUTOPORTEE
LAWN-TRACTOR
RASENTRAKTOR
MINITRACTOR CORTADOR DE CESPED
TRATTORINO RASAERBA
ZITMAAIER
HF2315SBE
HF2315HME
HF2415SBE
HF2417HME
HF2417HTE
HF2620HME
HF2620HTE
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING
Honda Europe Power Equipment S.A.
Pôle 45 - Rue des Châtaigniers CG71505090H4
FR EN DE ES IT NL
451401 ORMES - FRANCE
Realizzazione: EDIPROM / bergamo - PRINTED IN ITALY
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INTRODUCTION EN 1 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, thank-you for having chosen one of our products. We hope that you will get com- plete satisfaction from using your new lawn-tractor and that it will fully meet all your expectations. This manual has been compiled in order that you may get to know your machine and to be able to use it safely and efficiently. Don’t forget that it forms an integral part of the machine, so keep it handy so that it can be consulted at any time, and pass it on to the purch
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EN 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY REGULATIONS ............................................................................... 3 Regulations for using the machine safely 2. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND COMPONENTS ........................ 7 Explanations on how to identify the machine and its main components 3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY ..................................................................... 9 Explanations on how to remove the packing and on how to assemble separat
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SAFETY REGULATIONS EN 3 1. SAFETY REGULATIONS 1.1 HOW TO READ THE MANUAL Some paragraphs in the manual containing information of particular importance for safety and operation are highlighted at various levels of emphasis, and signify the following: NOTE IMPORTANT or These give details or further informa- tion on what has already been said, and aim to prevent damage to the machine. ! WARNING! Non-observance will result in the risk of injury to oneself or others. ! DANGER! Non-observance wi
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EN 4 SAFETY REGULATIONS 1.2 SAFETY REGULATIONS (read carefully before using the machine) A) TRAINING 1) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. 2) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawn- mower. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator. 3) Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby. 4) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazar
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SAFETY REGULATIONS EN 5 fumes can collect. 2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 3) Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral. 4) Do not use on slopes of more than 10° (17%). 5) Remember there is no such thing as a “safe” slope.Travel on grass slopes requires particular care.To guard against overturning: – do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill; – engage the clutch slowly and always keep the machine in gear,
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EN 6 SAFETY REGULATIONS 1.3 SAFETY DECALS Your machine must be used with care. Therefore, decals have been placed on the machine, to remind you pictorially of the main precautions to take during use. These decals are to be considered an integral part of the machine. If a decal should fall off or become illegible, contact your Dealer to replace it. Their meaning is explained below. 1 = Warning: Read the instruc- 1 2 tions before operating this machine. 2 = Warning: Disconnect the ignition key and
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IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND COMPONENTS EN 7 2. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND COMPONENTS 2.1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE The plate located on the left side of the main frame has the essential data of each machine. The serial number (5) must be quoted when you require technical assistance or spare parts. 1. Acoustic power level according to direc- tive 2000/14/EEC 2. Conformity mark according to directive 1 6 5 4 2 7 3 98/37/EEC 3. Year of manufacture 4. Type of machine 5. Serial numb
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EN 8 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND COMPONENTS 2.2 IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN COMPONENTS Various main components can be seen on the machine, and these have the fol- lowing functions: 1. Cutting deck: this is the guard enclosing the rotating blades. 2. Blades: these are what cut the grass. The wings at the ends help convey the cut grass towards the collector channel. 3. Collector channel: this is the part connecting the cutting deck to the grass- catcher. 4. Grass-catcher: as well as collecting th
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY EN 9 3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY For storage and transport reasons, some components of the machine are not directly installed in the factory, but have to be assembled after their removal from the packing. Final assembly is carried out by following these simple instructions. IMPORTANT The machine is supplied without engine oil or fuel. Before starting up the engine, fill with oil and fuel following the instructions. 3.1 UNPACKING When unpacking the machine, take care to gathe
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EN 10 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY with the hole in the shaft and insert the pin supplied (3) using a hammer, ensuring that the end comes completely through to the opposite side. NOTE To avoid damaging the steering wheel, use a punch of the same size to push the pin in the last part. 3.3 FITTING THE SEAT ➤ HF2•••◊BE Mount the seat (1) on the plate (2) using 3 the screws (3). 2 3 1 HF2•••◊ME HF2•••◊TE ➤ Raise the adjustment lever (3) and fit the seat (1) in the slide (2), introducing it 4 from the stee
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY EN 11 or 31,5° Baumé) until the indicated level is reached, distrib- 3 uting it evenly among the six elements. Close the six caps 6 (5) which are includ- ed and begin charg- ing the battery. 4 Remount the bat- tery on the ma- chine. 1 The elastic strap (2) shoud be placed 2 7 behind the filling caps (5) of the battery. Connect the red cable (6) to first the positive terminal (+) 5 then the black cable (7) to the negative terminal (–) using the supplied screws as indicated.
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EN 12 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY the wings (1a) are turned inwards. 5 Hook the upper part of the grass-catcher frame (5) onto the brackets and centre it 1a up with the rear plate (2). Adjust the position of the two brackets (1) to the stop (6) so that, when turning the grass-catcher frame, the pin (7) slots into 2 1 the seat (8) correctly. Check again that the frame (5) is properly 6 centred with the rear plate (2) and that it rotates correctly, as shown above, and then fully tighten the screws (3)
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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY EN 13 3.8 REMOVAL OF THE STOP FROM THE HOOKING PAWL OF THE GRASS- CATCHER For transport purposes, the pawl (1) hooking the grass-catcher is held onto the rear plate by a stop (2). This stop must be removed before fitting the 2 grass-catcher brackets, and is not to be subse- quently used. 1 3.9 GRASS-CATCHER ASSEMBLY A 17 4 H 1 3 19 C H 3 A 2 C G 1 B B 1 A D 7 6 F 6 B 2 2 5 E D 7 11 F C 12 15 1 8 A) Join the upper part of the frame (1) to the front compo- nent (2) using th
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EN 14 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY shown. Fit the two rubber caps (10) into the holes in the two E 13 side elements (7). E) Insert the frame in the canvas cover (11) making sure it is correctly positioned on the base perimeter. Hook the plastic profiles (12) onto the frame tubes with the aid of a screw-dri- 12 ver (13). F 16 ➤ HF2•••SBE HF2•••HME 7a F) Place the plate (14) between the canvas and the lower part of the frame’s right side element (7a), lining up the 14 holes. 15 11 16 F) Attach the stiff
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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS EN 15 4. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 4.1 STEERING WHEEL Turns the front wheels. 4.2 CHOKE CONTROL This enriches the mixture so must only be used for the time necessary when starting from cold. 4.3 ACCELERATOR LEVER Regulates the engine's r.p.m. The positions are indicated on the plate and corre- 4.7 4.9.2 4.8.1 A B 4.2 4.9.3 4.1 4.3 B 4.8.2 4.4 A 4.9.1 B 4.8.3 4.5 A A B 4.6
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EN 16 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS spond to: «SLOW» for minimum engine speed «FAST» for maximum engine speed – When moving from one area to another, put the lever in a position between «SLOW» and «FAST». – When cutting, go to the «FAST» position. 4.4 KEY IGNITION SWITCH This key operated control has three positions: «OFF» everything is switched off; «ON» activates all parts; «START» engages the starter motor. On being released at the «START» position, the key will automatically return to «ON». 4.5 P
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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS EN 17 correspond to just as many cutting heights. Their values are indicated in the “Specifications table” (☛ Chapter 9). – To go from one height to another, press the release button at the end of the lever. 4.7 PUSH-BUTTON FOR REVERSE MOWING By keeping the push-button pressed, it is possible to engage the reverse gear and go backwards even with the blades engaged, without causing the engine to stop. 4.8 BLADE ENGAGEMENT AND BRAKE CONTROL 4.8.1 A ➤ HF2•••SBE B The lever
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EN 18 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS – If the blades are engaged when safety conditions have not been complied with, the engine shuts down and cannot be restarted (☛ 5.2). – On disengaging the blades (position "A"), a brake is simultaneously activated which stops their rotation in few seconds. – It is possible to engage the blades in reverse only by pressing push-button 4.7. 4.9 CONTROL FOR TIPPING GRASS-CATCHER 4.9.1 ➤ HF2•••SBE HF2•••HME The grass-catcher may be tipped to empty by pulling the lever
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CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS EN 19 Afterwards, when a warning light comes on, ➤ HF2620HME it indicates: l b) seat without operator; c) blades engaged; d) parking brake engaged; m b c d e f g h j e) missing grass-catcher or stone- ➤ HF2315HME HF2417HME guard; f) insufficient battery recharge; look for the causes in chapter 7 of this l manual; g) transmission in “neutral” position. h) low fuel: it means that approx. 1.5 m b c d e f g h liters are left in the tank, which is enough for 30-40 minutes of
