Operation Manual

10 EN
BLADE BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap.
2. Release the flywheel brake lever [6] and verify that there is a
strong resistance when pulling on the recoil starter.
If not:
3. Measure clearance [7] at the tip of
the lever [6] = 30-35 mm.
4. If adjustment is necessary, loosen
the lock nuts [8] and adjust as
required. Tighten the lock nuts and
check the clearance again.
5. Start the engine and release the
blade brake lever. Check that the
blade and the engine stop when the
lever is released. If not, take the
mower to an approved Honda dealer.
CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Measure the free play [10] on the
side of lever [11] as shown.
1. Place the gear stick in the
fastest position and loosen the
locknuts [12].
1. Loosen the locknuts [12] using
a 10 mm spanner.
2. Relax or tighten the cable as
necessary so that a free play of 1 to 5
mm is achieved.
3. Retighten the locknuts [12] and
recheck the free play [10].
4. Start the engine in the open air and
operate the clutch lever. Check that the
clutch engages and disengages
correctly.
All models:
NOTE: If the clutch does not engage correctly even when the cable
is correctly adjusted, the system may need to be repaired. Take the
mower to an approved Honda dealer.
BLADE FITTING AND REMOVAL
BLADE REMOVAL
1. Place the throttle lever in “STOP”
position (Rotostop drive models).
2. Tip the mower so that the
carburetor faces upwards [13].
3. Remove the bolts [14] from the
blade [15] using a 14 mm socket
wrench [18]. Use a wood block to
stop the blade rotating when
slackening the bolts.
4. Remove the blade [15] from the blade holder [17].
NOTE:
Never tip the mower so that the carburetor faces down; this
will make starting difficult.
BLADE SHARPENING
1. 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 maintain blade balance.
2. After sharpening, test the blade’s balance using a screwdriver
as shown. If either side dips slightly below the horizontal, file that
side. Replace the blade if it dips excessively.
CAUTION:
• To avoid weakening the blade, causing it to become unbalanced
or getting a bad quality of cut, the blade should be sharpened by
competent personnel at your Honda dealer’s.
[6]
[7]
[8]
[8]
PDE
[9]
[8]
[9]
[8]
SDE
[11]
[10]
[12]
[12]
SXE
HXE
[12]
[12]
SAFETY
D9D8D7
C18B3
[13]
[15]
[14]
[16]
[14]
[15]
[18]
[17]