Honda HR 194, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation Any powered product can be a potential source of danger if misused or improperly maintained Pay particular attention to statements preceded by the following words Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed NOTE Gives helpful information This manual should be consider...

Page 4: ...ritten permission The Honda rotary mower is designed to give wfe and depettdable service if operrlretl accorvli g lo instructions and ittrended use tnowing cu ttittg grass attd baggittg cut grass wltett eqtripltetl witIt rl c grass bag Any other use could be dangerous Read and utzdersrattd the Owner s Mattual before operating the mower Failure 10 do so could resrrll irt personal injury or equipmen...

Page 5: ...CONTENTS 3 GENERAL SAFETY 4 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 5 CONTROLS 7 OPERATION 9 l Highaltitudeoperation 16 TRANSPORTING STORAGE 19 MAINTENANCE 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 35 SPECIFICATIONS 36 WARRANTY SERVICE 40 3 ...

Page 6: ...ttgitte attd retttove tile sjturk plirg cap Keep cltildrett attd pets away fiottl rite tttowcr at all tittres If rite blade strikes a stotte sprittkler head etc be swe the blade blade holder woodruff ke fusletl ers cranksitafr erc are it1 good cotrditiort before cotititiliitrg to tnow Replace att v damaged parts Kwp clear oJ tire disclturge opettittg rvitett the bag is ttol urruclred lo uwtid bcit...

Page 7: ...ENT IDENTIFICATION RECOIL STARTER SHIFT LfVER DTIVE CLUTCH LEVER THROTTLE LEVER SXA Type I ROTO STOP LEVER MUFFLER THROTTLE LEVER CUTTING HEIGHT GRASS BAG HANDLE ADJUSTING LEVER GRASS BAG AIR CLEANER PXA Type ...

Page 8: ...DISCHARGE GUARD HANDLE FUEL TANK CAP OIL FILLER CAP HANDLE JOINTS ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG ...

Page 9: ...O STOP Lever To put the cutting blade into operation press the button on top of the ROTO STOP lever and push the lever forward holding it against the handlebar The blade will stop when the ROTO STOP lever is released THROTTLE CONTROL LEVEI I PXA Type ...

Page 10: ...ting grass First grip the ROTO STOP lever only At this time the cutting blade should be free of any obstacle such as grass etc to allow for rapid acceleration to nor mal engine R P M After increasing engine R P M grip he drive clutch lever so that the engine operates more smoothly DRIVE CLUTCH LEVE Shift Lever SXA type only Two forward speeds are available 8 ...

Page 11: ...d when using any Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never other power tool run with the mower CA 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 iJse extra care when mowing around objects to keep the blade from striking them Never delibera tely mow over any object ...

Page 12: ...ceed 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 low 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 but do not screw it in d Check the oil lev...

Page 13: ...ock or pinging persists consult your authorized Honda dealer Failure to do so is considered misuse and damage caused by misuse is not covered by Honda s Limited Warranty Occasionally you may experience light spark knock while operating under heavy loads This is no cause for con cern it simply means your engine is operating efficiently Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain ...

Page 14: ...g more than 5 methanol even if it has cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors NOTE Fuel system damage or engine performance pro blems resulting from the use of fuels that contain alcohol is not covered under the warranty Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since evidence of their suitability is as yet incomplete Before buying fuel from an unfamiliar station try to find out if the...

Page 15: ...ged mesh Wash the bag with water if necessary and let it dry thoroughly Grass will not chute proper ly without adequate ventilaton through the bag Make sure that the bag is positioned properly 5 Check the blade bolts for tightness Torque 5 0 6 0 kg m 36 2 43 4 ft lb To be certah that the engine will tlot start accidew tall remove the spark plug cap before performirlg this iiispection 6 Check the a...

Page 16: ...n 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 r I I CHO I PXA Type I SXA Type I 2 Turn the fuel valve ON 14 ...

Page 17: ...ver to HI Push the ROTO STOP lever forward to put the cutting blade into operation SXA type only Move the shift lever to 1 Engage the drive clutch ROTO STOP and the mower will move forward For faster speeds shift to 2 NOTE The throttle lever may be moved anywhere between HI and LO to adjust engine speed during opera tion However the engine may stall if the lever is at LO when the ROTO STOP is enga...

Page 18: ...buretor air fuel mix ture will be excessively rich Performance will decrease and fuel consumption will increase High altitude performance can be improved by install ing a smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carbuetor and readjusting the pilot screw If you always operate the rotary mower at altitudes higher than 6 000 feet above sea level have your authorized Honda Rotary Mower dealer perform the...

Page 19: ... 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 Be careful not to touch the muffler when adjust ing the right front wheel height The muffler will stay hot for a while after the en gine is stopped I ADJUSTING LEVERS ...

Page 20: ... 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 on the mower 18 ...

Page 21: ...porting the mower To avoid fuel and oil spillage to tlot tilt the unit spilled fbel may ignite The handle may be folded for convenience 1 Remove the grass bag p 18 2 Loosen the upper and lower handle joints and collapse the handle as shown HANDLE JOINTS HANDLE JOINTS 19 ...

Page 22: ...etor 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 a ld explosive lolder certain couditiotls Do riot smoke or allow flames or sparks in tlte area 2 Change the engirie oil p 24 NOTE If the mower will be stored for longer than a year remove the spark plug and pour three tablespoonsful of clean motor oil...

Page 23: ...t position 6 Cover the mower and store it on a level surface in a dry dust free area STARTER GRIP Removal From Storage 1 Remove the spark plug check that it is clean and properly gapped p 26 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 l 8 to l 4 turn further to crush the plug washer 3 Check the engine oil level and c...

Page 24: ...enance or repair Replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may damage the mower Periodic inspection and adjustment of the Honda HR194 are essential 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 22 ...

Page 25: ...en used in dusty areas 2 These items should be serviced by an authorized lawn mower 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 maintenance intervals ...

Page 26: ...ause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods AIthough this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a dairy 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 contai...

Page 27: ...ine 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 compressed 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 20 2 Remove the fuel line from the fuel tank 3...

Page 28: ...with a wire type feeler gauge it should be 0 6 0 7 mm 0 024 0 028 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 l 2 turn further to compress the washer If you are reusing the plug it should only take l 8 1 4 turn after the plug seats 6 Re...

Page 29: ...r 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...

Page 30: ...eck 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 the STOP position Readjust the cable if necessary I CHOKE ARM I PXA Type CH LEVER SXA Type SXA...

Page 31: ...d be between 5 10 mm 3 16 3 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 ROTO STOP lever Check to be sure the blade stops when the lever is released O STOP LEVER ...

Page 32: ...f 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 to be sure the transmission is shifted into gear smoothly Never shift the transmission while self propelling 30 ...

Page 33: ...3 8 in 2 If adjustment is necessary loosen the clutch cable lock nuts and turn the adjusting bolt to increase or decrease free play 3 Tighten the lock nuts securely 4 After adjusting make sure the drive clutch operates properly moving forward when gripping and stopp ing to propel1 when releasing LOCK NUTS ADJUSTING BOLT ...

Page 34: ...move spark arrester from the muffler Taking care not to damage the wire mesh NOTE Check for carbon deposits around the exhaust port and the spark arrester and clean with a wire brush ii necessary 3 Install spark arrester in the muffler 4 Install gasket muffler identification plate muf fler protector and then tighten the two 6 mm nuts securely IDENTIFICATION PLATEJOptional part SPARK ARRESTER lnnti...

Page 35: ...is mechanically proficient 1 Start the engine and allow it to warm up to normal operating temperature 2 Place the throttle lever in the LO position 3 Connect a tachometer to the engine according to the manufacturer s instructions 4 Turn the throttle stop screw in or out to adjust the engine speed to 2 000 f 150 rpm THROTiLE SiOP SCREW 33 ...

Page 36: ...CRASS BAG ASSEMBLY 1 lnsert the bag frame into the grass bag as shown 2 Hook the plastic edges of the grass bag onto the frame GRASS BAG FRAME 1 I 34 ...

Page 37: ...properly gapped p 26 5 Engine flooded p 16 6 Dirty air cleaner 1 Dirt in gas tank 2 Dirty air cleaner 3 Water in gas tank or carburetor 4 Vent in gas cap and or carburetor clogged 1 Spark plug faulty or improperly gapped p 26 2 Dirty air cleaner 1 Spark plug improperly gapped 2 Dirty air cleaner 3 Dirty cooling fins 4 Low oil level 5 Starter pulley clogged by grass etc 1 Loose blade or engine moun...

Page 38: ...gneto ignition Enaine oil caoacitv 0 6 II 0 63 US It Fuel tank capacity 1 0 II 0 26 US ml Spark plug FRAME Dimensions Length X Width X Height Dry weight Grass bag capacity Cutting width BPSES BPRSES NGK or W16EP U W16EPR U ND PXA 1590 X 510 X 1030 mm 62 6 X 20 1 X 40 6 in SXA 1600 X 510 X 1070 mm 62 9 X 20 1 X 42 1 in PXA 34 0 kg 75 0lb SXA 41 0 kg 90 0 lb 65 P 17 2 US gal 14 3 Imp gal 470 mm 18 5...

Page 39: ...s already been reviewed with the Service Manager contact the owner of the dealer ship or the General Manager l If your problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction contact the Power Equipment Customer Rela tions 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 2...

Page 40: ...his way If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Division Customer Relations Office 4900 Marconi Drive Alpharetta GA 30005 8847 Or telephone 770 497 6400 M F 8 30 am 7 00 pm EST When you write or call please provide the following information Mod...

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