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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are
certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest
lawn mowers on the market.
OWNER’S MANUAL
We want to help you get the best results from your new mower and to
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operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do
that; please read it carefully.
We suggest you read the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY
(page 19) and EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
(page 20) to fully underst
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If you decide that your son or daughter can handle the mower safely, LAWN MOWER SAFETY CAREFULLY READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL with your child. Make sure you both understand all instructions and safety information. Also, Most injuries or property damage with walk-behind mowers can be be sure your child wears sturdy shoes and other protective clothing prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the when operating or handling the mower. mower. The most common hazards are discuss
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Engine Oil SETTING UP YOUR NEW The mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine. MOWER A bottle of oil is included in the box with your mower. Unpacking Add the entire contents of Remove all the cardboard from around the handlebar. the oil bottle into the oil filler opening. Handlebar Setup 1. Raise the handlebar into the mowing position with the handlebar All Honda engines are run at adjust knobs in the unlock position. the factory prior to packaging. Most of the oil is removed prior to
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CONTROL LOCATIONS BEFORE OPERATION TM BLADE CONTROL SMART DRIVE Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will LEVER (p. 7) CONTROL (p. 7) significantly reduce your risk of injury. Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to operate them. THROTTLE LEVER (p. 7) Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you begin using it. Know how to quickly shut off the lawn mower in case of an emergency. IS YOUR LAWN MOWER READ
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CONTROL ™ Mulching Plug GET THE MOWER READY The mulching plug helps to Handlebar Height Adjustment curve the inside of the DISCHARGE 1. Adjust the handlebar height for a comfortable operating position. mower deck for more GUARD efficient mulching. 2. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees into the unlock position. Install and remove the mulching plug by raising 3. Move the handlebar up or down so that the locating pins align with the discharge guard as either the upper or lower holes
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Rear Shield OPERATION During normal use, the rear shield is subject to deterioration and wear. Remove the grass bag and raise the discharge guard. Check SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS the rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively worn, have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer. Before operating the mower for the first time, please review LAWN MOWER SAFETY (page 2). Even if you have operated other mowers, take time to become familiar with how this mower
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BLADE CONTROL SMART DRIVE ADJUST CONTROL POSITION 3. With the blade control Smart Drive Control lever released, pull the The Smart Drive control can BLADE starter grip lightly until be adjusted up or down into CONTROL you feel resistance, and LEVER any one of five positions ROTO STOP then pull briskly. Return 2 (page 5). the starter grip gently. With the engine running BLADE STARTER CONTROL 4. If the CHOKE position and the blades rotating, GRIP was used during slowly push the star
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SAFE MOWING PRACTICES SERVICING YOUR LAWN For your safety, keep all four wheels on the ground, and be careful to MOWER avoid losing your footing and your control of the mower. Keep a firm grip on the handlebar, and walk, never run, with the mower. Be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground. Proper maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution. If stuck, do not kick or shove the mower with your foot. Use the handle
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• Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have BLADES the tools and skills required. Inspection • To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when 1. Turn the fuel valve OFF. working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away 2. Disconnect the spark FUEL CAP from all fuel-related parts. plug cap from the spark plug (page 12). MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 3. Tilt the mower to the right,
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If you do not have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda Blade Removal and Installation servicing dealer tighten the blade bolts before you use the mower. If you remove the blades for sharpening or replacement, you will need If the blade bolts are overtightened, they could break. If the blade a torque wrench for installation. Wear heavy gloves to protect your bolts are not tightened enough, they could loosen or come out. In hands. either case, it would be possible for the blades to fly
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Please dispose of used motor oil and the containers in a manner ENGINE MAINTENANCE that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it in Engine Oil Level Check a sealed container to your local recycling center or service station for reclamation. Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground, 1. Unscrew and remove the or pour it down a drain. filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. 4. Fill with the recommended oil. Do not overfill. Allow a couple of 2. Insert and remove
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Spark Plug Service Spark Arrester Service (if equipped) Your lawn mower engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester. Recommended spark plug: NGK - BPR5ES In some areas it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark arrester. Check local laws and regulations. In optional USDA approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda NOTICE servicing dealer (see page 18 for part numbers). An incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage. The spark arrester must be serviced ever
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TRANSPORTING B WARNING If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before loading the mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. 1. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position (page 6). This will prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. • Stop the engine and keep heat, s
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Long Term or Seasonal Storage (greater than 90 days) Drying 1. After washing the lawn mower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces. 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 2. With the mower in an upright position, start the engine outdoors, allow gasoline to remain in your engine for more than 90 days of engage the blade, and let the engine run until it reaches normal inactivity. operating temperatur
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TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Engine Will Not Start Vibration POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Fuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON (page 6). Grass and debris lodged Clean out the mower deck under the mower deck (page 13). Throttle lever in the wrong Move the throttle lever to the position CHOKE position, unless the engine Blades loose, bent, damaged, Tighten loose blade bolts is warm (page 6). or unbalanced by improper (page 10). sharpening If blades are found to b
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM TECHNICAL INFORMATION Source of Emissions SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen is very important because, under certain conditions, they react to form photochemical smog when subjected to sunlight. Carbon monoxide does not react in the same way, but it is toxic. Honda utilizes appropriate air/fuel ratios and other emissions control systems to reduc
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Transmission Design and Performance AIR INDEX An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified Type Variable speed to an emission durability time period in accordance with the Thumb or hand operation (twist grip) requirements of the California Air Resources Board. Maximum Mower 0 ~ 3.8 mph The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer, the ability to Ground Speed (0 ~ 6.1 km/h) compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower (engine at 3,100
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DEALER LOCATOR INFORMATION CONSUMER INFORMATION To find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer anywhere in the United REPLACEMENT PARTS, States, visit OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICE ITEMS www.HondaPowerEquipment.com and click on Dealer Locator. Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of these (or other) Honda Genuine items for your lawn mower. CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Parts Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained ITEM PART NUMBER NOTES prof
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Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY Warranties: Honda Power Equipment American Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product, transportation, commercial loss, or any other incidental or consequential damage. This warranty is limited to the following Honda Power Equipment products Any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this written limited warranty. when distributed by American Honda Motor Co.,
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Only Honda approved replacement parts may be used in the performance of EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY any warranty repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. The Your new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EPA, use of replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts may impair the Environment Canada, and State of California emission regulations (models effectiveness of your engine emission control system. If such a replacement certified for sale in
