Honda HR214 User's Manual
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1. I 3 ENGINE ipee ALL TYPES IGNITION ENGINE BLOCK BLACK RED W WHITE 41 WARRANTY SERVICE Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor s Limited Warranty Normally any problems concerning the product will be handled by your dealer s service dapartment If you have a warranty problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction we suggest you take the following action Discuss your problem with a member of dealership management Often complaints can be quickly resolved at that level If the problem has already been reviewed with the Service Manager contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager If your problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction contact the Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor Co Inc American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Customer Relations Department P O Box 50 Gardena California 90247 0805 Telephone 213 604 2400 We will need the following information in order to assist you Your name address and telephone number Product model and serial number Date of purchase Dealer name and address Nature of the problem After reviewing all the facts involved you will be advised of what action can be taken Please bear in mind that your problem will likely be resolved at th2. but do not screw it in d Check the oil level shown on the dipstick If near the lower level fill to the upper level with the recommended oil 12 20W 40 20W 50 0 20 40 60 30 20 10 10 20 UPPER OIL LOWER OIL LEVEL 80 100 F 30 40 2 Check the fuel level Use any regular grade automotive gasoline unleaded gasoline is preferred with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher Never use an oil gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline Avoid getting dirt dust or water in the fuel tank Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Refuel in a well venti lated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the mower is refueled or where gasoline is stored Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling Fuel vapor or Spilled fuel may ignite Make sure the area is dry before starting the engine Do not overfill the tank and make sure the filler cap is securely closed after refueling Refuel when the engine is cold CAUTION Gasoline substitutes are not recommended they may be harmful to the fuel system components FUEL FILLER HOLE 3 Handle height adjustment Adiust handle height for convenient mowing Loosen both sides of handle hook bolts Swing the handle up or down as required After adjusting make sure the handle hook bolts are tightened securely Check the grass bag for fraying tears and clogged mesh Wash
3. Then tighten it an additional 1 8 1 4 turn with the spark plug wrench to compress the washer Move the throttle to HI turn on the fuel valve and repeat steps 3 5 under Starting the Engine Ww Stopping the Engine 1 Release the drive clutch self propelled type only and or ROTO STOP lever 2 Move the throttle lever to STOP and turn off the fuel valve 3 Tum the engine switch to OFF SMA type only B x 7 4 x Z SS THROTTLE LEVER FUEL VALVE oF ac ENGINE SWITCH Cutting Height Adjustment Six settings are available 5 8 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 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 1 5 8 ADJUSTING LEVER ADJUSTING LEVER 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 Installation Raise the discharge guard and hook the grass bag frame over the retaining tabs o
4. by the handle not by foot pres sure or the mower housing Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run with the mower Don t lag behind the machine or let it pull you CAUTION Use extra care when mowing around objects to keep the blade from striking them Never deliber ately mow over any object Stop the engine immediately if the blade hits an object or the mower starts to vibrate Remove the spark plug cap keep the wire away from the plug and inspect for damage NOTE Self propelled type Do not use the drive clutch when maneuvering around trees etc Release the clutch and push the mower while using the ROTO STOP for better directional control BEFORE YOU START THE MOWER 1 Check the engine oil level CAUTION Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine per formance and service life Non detergent oil and 2 stroke engine oil are not recommended Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage Use Honda 4 stroke or an equivalent high deter gent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufacturers requirements for service classification SE or SF Motor oils clas sified SE or SF will show this designation on the container SAE 10W 40 is recommended for general all tem perature use a Place the mower on a level surface b Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean c Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck
5. fuel mixture STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE Starting the Engine Manual starting 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 NOTE Do not use CHOKE when the engine is warm or the air temperature is high Move the throttle to LO instead 2 Turn the fuel valve ON FUEL VALVE 15 3 Place your foot on the STEP of the mower hous ing 4 Pull the starter rope lightly until you feel resist ance 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 Self propelled type only Select shift lever position 1 slow or 2 fast and push the drive clutch lever forward to propel the mower NOTE The throttle lever may be moved anywhere between HI and LO to adjust engine speed during operation However the engine may stall if the lever is at LO when the ROTO STOP is engaged 16 SXA and SMA types THROTTLE LEVER PXA type THROTTLE LEVER Electric starting SMA type only THROTTLE W WARNING 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 NOTE Do not use CHOKE when the engine is warm or the air
6. HES 24 Rotary Mower HH e 1 v Thank you for purchasing a Honda mower This manual covers operation and maintenance of Honda HR214 rotary mowers type SMA self propelled electric starting type SXA self propelled manual starting and type PXA manually propelled manual starting Illustrations in this manual are based on type SXA unless otherwise noted Honda HR214 mowers meet CPSC blade safety requirements for walk behind rotary power mowers Honda Motor Co Ltd 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 should be considered a permanent part of the mower and remain with the mower when sold Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if instructions are not followed CAUTION Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed NOTE Gives helpful information If a problem should arise of if you have any questions about the mower consult an authorized Honda dealer HONDA MOTOR CO LTD 1983 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WARNING The Honda rotary mower is designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions and intended use mowing cutting grass and bagging cut grass when equipped with t
7. K PLUG WRENCH 0 7 0 8 mm Blade Removal and Sharpening LW WARNING Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands Disconnect the spark plug cap to prevent acciden tal start up Tum the fuel valve to OFF and drain the carburetor see p 23 Tilt the mower so the carburetor side is up Remove the blade bolts to remove the blade NOTE Never tilt the mower so the carburetor side is down It will result in hard starting 3 Sharpen the blade cutting edges with a file File the top side only Maintain the original bevel for a fine cutting edge File both ends evenly to main tain blade balance NOTE Use only a genuine HONDA replacement blade or equivalent 4 Clean away any dirt and grass from around the blade shaft 5 Install the blade so that the blade bolts are securely tightened to the specified torque Torque 5 0 6 0 kg m 36 2 43 4 ft 1b ta 30 BLADE BOLTS Throttle Control Cable Adjustment 1 With the throttle lever in the CHOKE position the carburetor choke arm should move all the way to the right as far as it will go Push the choke arm with your finger to check whether it is all the way to the right 2 If adjustment is necessary loosen the control cable lock nuts and move the adjuster up or down as required Tighten the lock nuts and recheck the carburetor choke arm position 3 Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when the throttle lever is moved to t
8. ds or feet under the mower Never tilt the mower to expose the blade while the engine is running If you find it necessary to work on the blade or mower stop the engine and remove the spark plug cap Never stand in front of self propelled mowers when the engine is running Someone may acci dentally engage the drive clutch Clear the lawn of sticks stones or debris before mowing Mow only in cleared areas in daylight or good artificial light appropriate shoes Don t wear loose fitting clothing or sandals when mowing Keep children and pets away from the mower at all times If the blade strikes a stone sprinkler head etc be sure the blade blade holder woodruff key fasten ers crankshaft etc are in good condition before continuing to mow Replace any damaged parts COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION RECOIL STARTER SHIFT LEVER ROTO STOP LEVER SPARK PLUG CAP THROTTLE LEVER MUFFLER GRASS BAG HANDLE AIR CLEANER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER SXA type DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER CONTROL BOX HANDLE SMA type only GRASS BAG GRIP FUEL TANK CAP DISCHARGE GUARD HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTER f OIL FILLER CAP ANE Sy ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG CONTROLS SXA and SMA types THROTTLE Throttle Control Lever Throttle positions CHOKE HI LO STOP ROTO STOP Lever All types To put the cutting blade into operation press the button on top of the ROTO STOP lever and push the lever forward holding i
9. e dealership using the dealer s facilities equipment and personnel so it is very important that your initial contact be with the dealer Your purchase of a Honda product is greatly appreciated by both your dealer and American Honda Motor Co Inc We want to assist you in every way possible to assure your complete satisfaction with your purchase 42 MEMO HONDA MOTOR CO LTD JAPAN KO 31VA3040 5009012 00X31 VA3 0400 AH PRINTED IN JAPAN
10. enance intervals 26 Engine Oil Change Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining 1 Remove the filler cap 2 Remove the drain bolt drain the oil and retighten the bolt securely 3 Refill to the Upper level mark with the recom mended oil p 12 Tighten the cap securely to prevent leakage CAUTION Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil NOTE Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground Air Cleaner Service A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carbu WING retor To prevent carburetor malfunction service the BOLTS air cleaner frequently 15 5 AIR CLEANER 1 Remove the wing bolts and the air cleaner cover gt Remove the elements and separate them Carefully check both elements for holes or tears and replace if damaged 2 Foam element Clean in warm soapy water rinse and allow to dry thoroughly Or clean in high flash point solvent and allow to dry Dip the element in clean engine oil and sque
11. eze out all the excess The engine will smoke during initial start up if too much oil is left in the foam 3 Paper element Tap the element lightly several times on a hard surface to remove excess dirt or blow com pressed air through the filter from the inside out Never try to brush the dirt off brushing will force dirt into the fibers Fuel Strainer Service 1 Drain the fuel tank see p 23 2 Remove the fuel line from the fuel tank 3 Remove the fuel strainer from the fuel tank and inspect the filter screen Clean the screen with a FUEL LINE high flash point solvent if it is dirty 4 Reinstall the fuel strainer and the fuel line on the fuel tank Refill the tank with gasoline and check for leaks 28 FUEL TANK Spark Plug Standard Plug BPSES BPRSES NGK WIGEP U W16EPR U ND 1 Disconnect the cap and remove the spark plug 2 Visually inspect the plug Discard the plug if it is heavily deposited or if the insulator is cracked or chipped 3 Measure the plug gap with a wire type feeler gauge it should be 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in If adjustment is necessary bend the side electrode carefully 4 Make sure the sealing washer is in good condition then thread the spark plug in by hand until it seats 5 Use the wrench to tighten a new plug 1 2 tum further to compress the washer If you are reusing the plug it should only take 1 8 1 4 turn after the plug seats 6 Replace the spark plug cap SPAR
12. he STOP position Readjust the cable if necessary CHOKE ARM SXA and SMA types THROTTLE LEVER ADJUSTER Drive Clutch Free Play Self propelled type only 5 10 mm 3 16 3 8 in 1 Measure free play at the top of the lever as shown it should be between 5 10 mm 3 16 3 8 in 2 If adjustment is necessary loosen the lock nuts and move the adjuster up or down as required Tighten the lock nuts and recheck free play 3 Start the engine and check to be sure the drive clutch engages and releases properly LOCK NUTS ADJUSTER 32 ROTO STOP Lever Free Play All types 1 Measure free play at the tip of the lever with the 5 10 mm 3 16 3 8 in button pushed down it should be between 5 10 mm 3 16 3 8 in 2 If adjustment is necessary loosen the lock nuts and move the adjuster up or down as required Tighten the lock nuts and recheck free play 3 Start the engine and operate the ROTO STOP lever Check to be sure the blade stops when the lever is released ADJUSTER ROTO STOP LEVER SHIFT Lever Free Play Self propelled type only 1 Measure free play at the tip of the lever it should be 1 3 mm 3 64 1 8 in 2 If adjustment is necessary loosen the lock nuts and turn them to run the adjuster up or down as required Tighten the lock nuts and recheck free play 3 Start the engine and operate the shift lever Check for smooth transmission engagement CAUTION Never shift the t
13. he grass bag Any other use could be dangerous Read and understand the Owner s Manual before operating the mower Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage CONTENT S PPP ne 3 CAUTION LABEL LOCATION 4 6 hd n s s EUIS 7 9 ere a 11 ETERNI 12 DEGERE 15 c 15 22 TENE 25 39 RCE TT eT 40 4l WARRANTY SERVICE ccc ccc eee eee eet eens 42 CAUTION LABEL LOCATIONS WHEN REFUELING I CLEAN THE FILTER ELEMENTS EVERY 0 HOURS AS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN USEO IN DUSTY AREAS DANGER lis HANDS and FEET T WARNING DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG CAP on Tur SLAC OR MONER 4 WARNING E PREVENT SERIOUS INIURY DO NOT HONDA HR214 REACH INSIDE WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING ALT DANGER HANDS y GENERAL SAFETY Know how to stop the engine quickly and under Protect yourself by wearing long trousers and stand operation of all the controls Never permit anyone to operate the mower without proper in struction The rear shield is for your protection keep it in place at all times The blade is sharp and dangerous Never put your han
14. is closes the valves and helps to protect the com bustion chamber from corrosion 4 Coat areas that may rust with a light film of oil Cover the mower and store it on a level surface in a dry dust free area 5 SMA type only Charge the battery p 38 before storing the mower and recharge once a month during prolonged storage This will help to extend the service life of the battery Leave the 2P battery connector disconnected until removal from storage Removal from Storage 1 Remove the spark plug check that it is clean and properly gapped Pull the starter rope several times 2 Thread the spark plug in as far as possible by hand then use the plug wrench to tighten 1 8 to 1 4 turn further 3 Check the engine oil level and condition 4 Fill the fuel tank and start the engine SMA type only Charge the battery p 38 Con nect the 2P battery connectors wa NOTE If the cylinder was coated with oil the engine will smoke at start up this is normal 24 STARTER GRIP 2P CONNECTORS MAINTENANCE To prevent accidental start up shut off the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap and remove the engine switch key SMA type only before per forming any maintenance CAUTION Use only genuine Honda parts or their equivalent for maintenance or repair Replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the mower Periodic inspection and adjustment of the Honda HR214 essentia
15. l if high level performance is to be maintained Regular maintenance will also help to extend service life The required service intervals and the kind of maintenance to be performed are des cribed in the chart on the following page For longer service and greater efficiency keep the underside of the mower housing clean and free of accumulated grass clippings by washing it down with a hose after use and or cleaning it with a wire brush and scraper Remove any rust and apply a rust resistant paint Cleaning and rust prevention are especially important before seasonal storage SPARK PLUG CAP Maintenance Schedule Regular Service Period 3 Perform at every indicated month i Every Every or operating hour intervals 3 month 6 months whichever comes first Engine oil Check Clean Clean Adjust Check Check Clean Fuel strainer Spark plug Blade bolts Tightness Grass bap Throttle cable Drive clutch cable ROTO STOP cable ROTO STOP Shift cable Adjust Spark arrester optional Valve clearance Fuel tank Fuel tube Adjust Adjust Adjust Check Clean Check Adiust Clean Check Replace if necessary 1 Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 2 These items should be serviced by an authorized Hondadealer unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient See the Honda Shop Manual 3 For professional commercial use log hours of operation to determine proper maint
16. mproperly gapped p 29 2 Dirty air cleaner 1 Spark plug improperly gapped 2 3 Dirty air cleaner p 28 Dirty cooling fins 4 Low oil level 12 5 1 Starter pulley clogged by grass etc Loose blade or engine mounting hard ware p 30 2 Blade unbalanced 39 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL HR214 ENGINE Engine type Displacement Bore and stroke Ignition timing Ignition system Engine oil capacity Fuel tank capacity Spark plug FRAME Dimensions Length x Width x Height Dry weight Grass bag capacity Cutting width GXV120 Overhead valve single cylinder forced air cooled four stroke gasoline engine 118 cm 7 2 cu in 60 X 42 mm 2 4 X 1 7 in 25 27 BTDC Transistor magneto ignition 0 6 0 63 US qt 0 53 Imp at 1 0 0 26 US gal 0 22 Imp gal BPSES BPRSES NGK or W16EP U W16EPR U ND PXA type SXA type SMA type 40 kg 88 2 1b 43 5 kg 95 9 Ib PXA type SXA type SMA type 1 700 x 570 x 1 070 mm 66 9 x 22 4 x 42 1 in 1 700 x 570 x 1 070 mm 66 9 x 22 4 x 42 1 in 1 700 x 570 x 1 070 mm 66 9 x 22 4 x 42 1 in 47 5 kg 104 7 Ib 73 19 3 US gal 16 1 Imp gal 530 mm 21 0 in NOTE Specifications are subject to change without notice 40 WIRING DIAGRAM ENGINE SWITCH 2 CONTROL BOX SMA TYPE ONLY COIL STARTER CHARGE 4 I I l t 1
17. n the mower REMOVAL GRASS BAG GRASS BAG HANDLE INSTALLATION TRANSPORTING STORAGE Transporting Turn the fuel valve OFF when transporting the mower To avoid fuel and oil spillage do not tilt the unit spilled fuel may ignite The handle may be folded for convenience 1 Remove the grass bag p 21 2 Move the shift lever to the Ist position 3 Loosen the handle knobs and fold the handle as shown NOTE After folding the handle check that the cables are not kinked twisted or pulled taught 22 Preparation for Storage The following steps should be taken to protect the mower whenever it will be stored for longer than 30 days 1 Drain the fuel tank and carburetor into a suitable gasoline container A Disconnect the fuel tube from the carburetor and drain the fuel tank B Loosen the carburetor drain bolt to drain the carburetor C Retighten the drain bolt connect the fuel tube and turn the fuel valve OFF Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Do not smoke or allow flames or Sparks in the area Change the engine oil p 27 NOTE If the mower will be stored for longer than 3 months remove the spark plug and pour three tablespoonsful of clean motor oil into the cylinder Pull the starter rope slowly two or three times to distribute the oil Replace the plug FUEL VALVE 3 Pull the starter rope until resistance is felt Th
18. ok the plastic edges of the grass bag onto the frame Battery Charging SMA type only The battery will automatically recharge while the mower is operated A plug in charger is provided for supplemental charging if the mower is not oper ated frequently enough to keep the battery charged Use the plug in charger to recharge the battery after prolonged storage or whenever you notice a de crease in starter motor speed 1 Disconnect the 2P battery connector located under the control box 2 Connect the 2P battery connector to the charger CHARGER supplied with the mower 3 Plug the charger into a standard AC power outlet and allow the battery to charge for 24 hours NOTE The charger will become a little warm when charging but this is normal 4 When the battery has been charged disconnect the charger and reconnect the 2P connectors under the mower control box 38 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start Hard starting or loss of power Erratic operation Engine overheats Excessive vibration oo INN PW 1 2 3 4 No fuel Throttle lever in STOP position Spark plug wire loose or disconnected Spark plug faulty or improperly gapped Engine flooded Dirty air cleaner Battery discharged Circuit breaker tripped Dirt in gas tank p 28 Dirty air cleaner p 28 Water in gas tank or carburetor Vent in gas cap and or carburetor clogged 1 Spark plug faulty or i
19. ransmission while self propelling SHIFT LEVER ADJUSTER 34 Spark Arrester Maintenance Optional Part Le WARNING If the mower has been running the muffler will be very hot Allow it to cool before proceeding 1 Remove the two 6mm nuts and remove the muffler protector identification plate muffler and gasket 2 Remove the spark arrester from the muffler Taking care not to damage the wire mesh 3 Check for carbon deposits around the exhaust port and the spark arrester and clean if necessary 4 Install spark arrester in the muffler 5 Install gasket muffler identification plate muffler protector and then tighten the two 6 mm nuts securely IDENTIFICATION PLATE Optional part SPARK ARRESTER Optional part Optional part MUFFLER PROTECTOR 6 mm NUT MUFFLER GASKET 35 Carburetor Adjustment 36 Start the engine and allow it to warm up to normal operating temperature Place the throttle lever in the LO Turn the pilot screw in or out to the setting that produces the highest idle rpm The correct setting will usually be approximately 3 turns out from the fully closed position After the pilot screw is correctly adjusted turn the throttle stop screw to obtain the standard idle speed Standard idle speed 2 000 150 rpm AL THROTTLE STOP SCREW P Grass Bag Assembly 1 Insert the bag frame into the grass bag as shown 2 Ho
20. t against the handlebar The blade will stop when the ROTO STOP lever is released PXA type THROTTLE CONTROL ROTO STOP LEVER Drive Clutch Lever Self propelled type To propel the mower push the drive clutch lever forward and hold it against the handlebar Release the lever to disengage the drive To propel the mower and operate the cutting blade simultaneously push the button on top of the ROTO STOP lever and push the ROTO STOP lever forward then push the drive lever forward the drive clutch lever will hold the ROTO STOP lever forward as shown When the drive clutch lever is used to Hold the ROTO STOP forward releasing the drive clutch lever automatically releases the ROTO STOP lever Shift Lever Self propelled type Move the shift lever to select slow or fast drive speed Position 1 Slow 0 8 m sec 2 6 ft sec Position 2 Fast 1 2 m sec 3 9 ft sec 10 ROTO STOP LEVER OPERATION This MOWER should be used with the grass bag The following suggestions and rules are intended to help you operate your Honda HR214 under the safest conditions possible Be alert and exercise the same care using the mower as you would using any other power tool Be especially careful when mowing uneven or rough ground The mower may tilt exposing the blade and hidden objects could be thrown by the blade Keep all four wheels on the ground Mow across slopes Do not mow excessively steep slopes Control direction
21. temperature is high Move the throttle to LO instead 2 Turn the fuel valve ON FUEL VALVE 3 Turn the engine switch key to START and hold it until the engine starts CAUTION Do not use the electric starter for more than 5 seconds If the engine fails to start release the key and wait at least 10 seconds before operat ing the starter again NOTE If the starter does not operate check the circuit breaker The yellow pin in the circuit breaker button pops up when the circuit breaker has tripped Push the circuit breaker button in to reset 4 After the engine starts let the engine switch return to ON 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 Self propelled type only Select shift lever position 1 slow or 2 fast and push the drive clutch lever forward to propel the mower NOTE The throttle lever may be moved anywhere between HI and LO to adjust engine speed during operation However the engine may stall if the lever is at LO when the ROTO STOP is engaged 18 CIRCUIT BREAKER ENGINE SWITCH THROTTLE LEVER Flooded Engine If the engine won t start after several pulls on the starter rope the engine may be flooded To clear a flooded engine 1 Move the throttle lever to STOP and turn off the fuel valve Remove and dry the spark plug When reinstalling the plug thread it in by hand until it seats
22. the bag with water if necessary and let it dry thoroughly Grass will not chute proper ly without adequate ventilation through the bag Make sure that the bag is properly installed Check the blade bolts for tightness Torque 5 0 6 0 kg m 36 2 43 4 ft lb To be certain that the engine will not start acciden tally remove the spark plug cap before performing this inspection Check the air cleaner element and clean it if it is dirty p 28 HANDLE HOOK BOLT AIR CLEANER GRASS BAG Hight altitude operation SXA and SMA types At high altitude the standard carburetor air fuel THROTTLE mixture will be excessively rich Performance will decrease and fuel consumption will increase High altitude performance can be improved by instal ling a smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor and readjusting the pilot screw If you always operate the mower at altitudes higher than 6 000 feet above sea level have your authorized Honda Rotary Mower dealer perform these carburetor modifications Even with suitable carburetor jetting engine horse power will decrease approximately 3 5 for each 1 000 foot increase in altitude The affect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification in made CAUTION Operation of the mower at an altitude lower than the carburetor is jetted for may result in reduced performance overheating and serious engine dam age caused by an excessively lean air
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