Use and Care Manual

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Handlebar
1. Loosen the handlebar locking knobs.
2. Press and hold the blade control lever.
3. Swing the handlebar forward.
Prevent the cables from getting pinched or kinked.
When unfolding the handlebar, be sure to tighten the locking knobs
to secure the handlebar in the mowing position.
Removing From Storage
When unfolding the handlebar, be sure to lock the handlebar locking
knobs to secure the handlebar in the mowing position.
Check your mower as described in BEFORE OPERATION (page 4).
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Will Not Start
Loss of Power
Vibration
Mowing Problems
Possible Cause Correction
Blade control not engaged Hold blade control lever against the
handlebar (page 3)
Throttle lever in wrong
position
Set the throttle lever in the FAST or
CHOKE position (page 7)
Fuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON (page 3).
Out of fuel Refuel (page 6).
Bad fuel; mower stored
without treating gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 6).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 11).
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine)
Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
Fuel filter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
LOCKING
KNOB (2)
BLADE CONTROL LEVER
Possible Cause Correction
Throttle lever in wrong
position
Set the throttle lever in the FAST
position (page 7)
Grass is too tall Raise the cutting height (page 4), cut
a narrower swath, use a slower
ground speed, or cut more frequently.
Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck (page 12).
Air filter is clogged Clean or replace the air filter
(page 10).
Bad fuel; mower stored
without treating gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 6).
Fuel filter clogged,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Grass and debris lodged
under the mower deck
Clean out the mower deck (page 12).
Blade is loose Tighten loose blade bolts (page 9).
Blade is bent, damaged, or
unbalanced by improper
sharpening
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Mechanical damage, such
as a bent crankshaft
Possible Cause Correction
Mower is moving too fast
for lawn conditions
Release the clutch lever and push
mower slower.
Cutting height adjustment
levers set at different
positions
Set all levers at the same cutting
height position (page 4).
Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck (page 12).
Blade is dull, worn, or
damaged
Sharpen or replace the blade if
necessary (page 9).