Honda HRM195PA, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...31VB4610 00X31 VB4 6100 Printed on Recycled Paper 22009701 PRINTED IN U S A Owner s Manual Rotary Mower HRM195PA 1996 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved EM...

Page 2: ...val for printing Honda Power Equipment Mfg Inc reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever Hon...

Page 3: ...r property or the environment We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership The warranty policy is a separate document that should hav...

Page 4: ...your own good judgment You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including l Safety Labels on the lawn mower l Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol m and one of th...

Page 5: ...tips TRANSPORTING m 35 How to load and carry your mower safely MAINTENANCE 37 When and how to perform routine inspection service and adjustments to keep your mower in good operating condition TROUBLE...

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Page 7: ...perate your mower safely IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 6 Avoid Rotating Blades 6 Clear Mowing Area 6 Keep Shields in Place 6 Refuel with Care 6 Wear Protective Clothing 6 Turn Engine Off When Not Mowin...

Page 8: ...and remove all sticks stones pieces of wire and other loose objects Never operate the blade over gravel Keep Shields in Place Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by thrown ob...

Page 9: ...ILITY to safely operate this mower Does the young person think through problems and come to logical solutions Be honest Anyone who takes unnecessary risks and doesn t obey rules should not operate thi...

Page 10: ...parts of your mower So if a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your dealer for a replacement Objectsthmwn by blade can cause serious injury n Inspect area and remove debris before mowing...

Page 11: ...ns of controls and other important parts of your mower and it tells you how the controls work COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 10 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 12 FuelValve 12 Throttle Lever 12 Flywheel Brake Lever...

Page 12: ...ROLS COMPONENT IDENUIFICATION HANDLEBAR RECOIL STARTER FUEL TANK CAP ADJUSTMENT LEVER w WY Q OIL FILLER Y CAP DIPSTICK MUFFLER MOWER DECK HRMI 95PA Manually propelled mulching blades and mulching plug...

Page 13: ...engine SPARK PLUG HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOB AIR CLEANER FUEL VALVE CARBURETOR Record the frame and engine serial numbers in the space below You will need these serial numbers when ordering parts and when...

Page 14: ...etor Throttle Lever I I CHOKE For starting a cold engine 49 FAST For restarting a warm engine and for mowing e SLOW For idling the engine THROTTLE LEVER Flywheel Brake Lever This lever is connected to...

Page 15: ...ustment Lever There are eleven settings to choose from as shown in the illustration The cutting height figures are approximate The actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions 27...

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Page 17: ...ready and it tells you how to prepare your lawn and yourself before you begin mowing ARE YOU READY TO MOW 16 CHECK YOUR LAWN 16 Objects 16 People and Pets 16 Lawn 16 CHECK YOUR MOWER 17 Blades 17 Eng...

Page 18: ...l hazard to you and others Look for things like stones sticks bones and wire Remove them from the mowing area People and Pets People and animals near the mowing area can move into your path or into a...

Page 19: ...pect the blades for wear and damage NORMAL EXCESSIVELY BENT WORN 1 CRACKED A dull blade can be sharpened but a blade that is worn out bent cracked or otherwise damaged must be replaced A worn or damag...

Page 20: ...t and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck Check the oil level shown on the dipstick 3 If the oil level is low add the recommended oil see page 44 to reach the upper limit mar...

Page 21: ...cap securely Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel l Stop engine and keep heat sparks and flame away l Handle fuel only outdoors l Wipe u...

Page 22: ...Check that the air filters are clean and in good condition Dirty air filters will restrict air flow to the carburetor reducing engine performance Refer to page 45 for air cleaner service AIR CLEANER...

Page 23: ...install an optional grass bag Raise the discharge guard and push the latch toward the outside when removing or installing the mulching plug DISCHARGE GUARD MULCHI When installing be sure the plug is f...

Page 24: ...er toward the wheel and move it into another notch in 23 mm 54 mm 3V8 in 86 mm ADJUSTMENT LEVER If you are not sure what cutting height to select start with a high setting and check the appearance of...

Page 25: ...WING 27 Throttle Lever 27 Flywheel Brake Lever 27 STOPPING THE ENGINE 28 SAFE MOWING PRACTICES 29 Slopes 29 Obstacles 30 Gravel and Loose Objects 30 MOWING TIPS 31 WhentoMow 31 Cutting Height 31 Cutti...

Page 26: ...ATION Even if you have operated other mowers take time to become familiar with how this mower works and practice in a safe area until you build up your skills For your safety avoid starting or operati...

Page 27: ...engine in a clear or mowed area where the blade can turn freely 1 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position FUEL VALVE 2 Move the throttle lever to the proper starting position COLD ENGINE Move the throt...

Page 28: ...from the mower deck at all times when starting and running the engine Continue to hold the flywheel brake lever forward against the handlebar the engine will stop if you release the lever STARTER 5 I...

Page 29: ...ncrease the preset engine speed the blades could fracture and come apart Flywheel Brake Lever The lever must be pushed forward against the handlebar to start the engine The blades start to rotate when...

Page 30: ...NG THE ENGINE 1 Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position THROlTLE LEVER 2 Release the flywheel brake lever FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER 3 When the mower is not in use turn the fuel valve to the OFF positi...

Page 31: ...e mower Slopes The blade is sharp and spins at high speed A spinning blade can cut you severely and can amputate fingers and toes l Wear protective footwear l Keep your hands and feet away from the mo...

Page 32: ...serious trouble A worn cracked or damaged blade can break and pieces of the damaged blade can become dangerous projectiles Thrown objects can cause serious injury inspect the blade regularly and do no...

Page 33: ...NG ENOUGH If you look closely you ll see that most grass has stems and leaves If you cut off the leaves you ll scalp the lawn Let the grass recover between mowings Your mower will work better and your...

Page 34: ...ass is dry to your touch but the soil is still moist Wet Grass Wet grass is slippery and can make you lose your footing Also wet grass clippings will clog the mower deck and collect in clumps on the l...

Page 35: ...owing patterns to give the best results Mulching Use a counterclockwise mowing pattern If the lawn has an irregular shape or many obstacles divide it into sections where you can use counterclockwise m...

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Page 37: ...ORTING This chapter explains how to load and carry your mower safely This chapter explains how to load and carry your mower safely BEFORE LOADING BEFORE LOADING 36 36 LOADING AND UNLOADING LOADING AND...

Page 38: ...possibility of fuel leakage FUEL VALVE LOADING AND UNLOADING If a suitable loading ramp is not available two people should lift the mower on and off the transport vehicle while holding the mower level...

Page 39: ...NTROL SYSTEM INFORMATION 40 Source of Emissions 40 The U S and California Clean Air Acts 40 Tampering and Altering 40 Problems that may Affect Emissions 40 Replacement Parts 41 Maintenance 41 MAINTENA...

Page 40: ...aintenance procedures using basic hand tools Other service tasks that are more difficult or require special tools are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or...

Page 41: ...rom engine exhaust Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Burns from hot parts Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching Injury from moving parts Do not run...

Page 42: ...enance of emission control systems The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emission standards Tampering and Altering...

Page 43: ...sign and quality may impair the effectiveness of your emission control system A manufacturer of an aftermarket part assumes the responsibility that the part will not adversely affect emission performa...

Page 44: ...Check Adjust Throttle cable Check Inspect 0 Valve clearance Adjust O 2 O 2 l Fuel tank I Clean l I Fuel line Replace Every 2 years 2 Emission related items Replace the paper filter only 1 Service more...

Page 45: ...de The used oil will drain through the filler neck Allow the oil to drain completely Please dispose of used motor oil and the containers in a manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest...

Page 46: ...level can cause engine damage d Screw in the filler cap dipstick securely FILLER CAP DIPSTICK UPPER LIMIT LOWER LIMIT Engine Oil Recommendations Oil is a major factor affecting performance and servic...

Page 47: ...arranty AIR CLEANER HOUSING 1 Unscrew and remove the air cleaner cover screw then remove the air cleaner cover 2 Remove the paper filter from the air cleaner housing Remove the foam filter from the co...

Page 48: ...r screw securely Spark Plug Service RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUGS REGULAR RESISTOR 1 NGK BP5ES BPR5ES DENS0 WI GEP U WlGEPR U CHAMPION N12Y RN12Y Resistor spark plugs reduce interference with radio and TV r...

Page 49: ...nding the side electrode 5 Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading 6 After the spark plug seats tighten with a 13 16in 21 mm spark plug wrench to compress the washer If reins...

Page 50: ...tions to the carburetor If you always operate your mower at altitudes above 6 000 feet 1 800 meters have an authorized Honda servicing dealer perform this carburetor modification Even with carburetor...

Page 51: ...ear light spark knock or pinging metallic rapping noise while operating u nder heavy loads This is no cause for concern If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load chan...

Page 52: ...tion Start the engine outdoors and move the throttle lever to the FAST position Release the flywheel brake lever the engine should stop quickly If the flywheel brake does not operate properly take the...

Page 53: ...he stop post on the carburetor Push the choke arm with your finger to verify that it has moved as far as it will go 2 Move the throttle lever to the FAST position The choke arm should move clockwise u...

Page 54: ...gine OFF and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Disconnect the spark plug cap then tilt the mower to the right side so the carburetor side is up This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard st...

Page 55: ...re specially designed for this application When replacing bolts use only genuine Honda replacement bolts 4 Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from tu...

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Page 57: ...TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter shows what to check if you have a problem with your mower ENGINE PROBLEMS 56 Engine will not start 56 Lossofpower 56 VIBRATION PROBLEMS 57 MOWING PROBLEMS 57 55...

Page 58: ...tall to cut Mower deck clogged Air filter clogged Bad fuel mower stored without treating or draining gasoline or refueled with bad gasoline Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunct...

Page 59: ...pair faulty as a bent crankshaft components as necessary repair MOWING PROBLEMS Poor Cut Quality or Poor Mowing Performance Possible Cause Correction 1 Check that the throttle Engine speed is too slow...

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Page 61: ...art easily when you want to use it again STORAGE PREPARATION 60 Cleaning 60 Engine 60 Mower Deck 60 Fuel 62 Adding fuel stabilizer to extend fuel storage life 62 Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor...

Page 62: ...soak the filters and can enter the carburetor or engine cylinder causing damage l Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage If the engine has been running allow it to cool for at least half an ho...

Page 63: ...ngine evaporate any water remaining on the engine 4 Stop the engine and allow it to cool 4 Stop the engine and allow it to cool 5 After the lawn mower is clean and dry touch up any damaged 5 After the...

Page 64: ...fresh when you filled the fuel tank The Distributor s Limited Warranty does not cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation You can extend fuel...

Page 65: ...You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel l Stop engine and keep heat sparks and flame away l Handle fuel only outdoors l Wipe up spills immediately 2 In order to allow fuel from the...

Page 66: ...il into the cylinder Pull the starter rope several times to distribute the oil in the cylinder Reinstall the spark plug Pull the starter rope slowly until resistance is felt then return the starter gr...

Page 67: ...t the throttle lever in the SLOW position 2 Remove the starter rope from the guide on the handlebar and allow the starter grip to return gently 3 Loosen the handlebar locking knobs 4 Fold the handleba...

Page 68: ...fuel leakage Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage With the engine and exhaust system cool cover the mower to keep out dust A hot engine and exhaust...

Page 69: ...SPECIFICATIONS This chapter gives dimensions capacities and other technical information MOWER MODEL 68 DIMENSIONS WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES 68 ENGINE DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE 69 MAINTENANCE 70 TUNEUP 70 67...

Page 70: ...10 mm Overall Height 39 6 in 1 005 mm I Dry Weight 1 69 4 lb 31 5 Kg ICutting Width 1 18 5 in 470 mm I Approximate Cutting Height 7 8 in 23 mm 1 l 8 in 29 mm l 3 8 in 35 mm adjustable l 5 8 in 42 mm l...

Page 71: ...e 4 stroke overhead valve single cylinder forced air cooled r Displacement Bore and Stroke 8 2 cu in 135 cc 8 l 12 52 1 65in 64 42 11 I I Compression Ratio Ignition System CDI I Maximum Horsepower Max...

Page 72: ...mum Governed Speed 3 150 3 300 rpm See shop manua Flywheel Brake Cable Check for proper operation See page 50 Throttle Cable Adjust for proper choke operation and maximum See page 51 governed speed Bl...

Page 73: ...nda publications available to you and tells you how to contact us if you have a question or a warranty repair problem HONDA PUBLICATIONS 72 ShopManual 72 Parts Catalog 72 WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION...

Page 74: ...ion for maintaining and repairing your mower You may order them from your Honda lawn mower dealer Shop Manual This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures It is intended to be used...

Page 75: ...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 Honda Power Equipment Division...

Page 76: ...is 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 Equipme...

Page 77: ...taining up to 10 ethanol by volume Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 15 MTBE by vol...

Page 78: ...s to keep it functioning as designed 1 Allow the engine to cool then remove the two nuts from the muffler shield using a 10 mm socket wrench 2 Remove the muffler shield identification plate muffler an...

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Page 80: ...Recommendations 31 D Description of Controls 12 E Emission Control System 40 Engine Fuel Recommendations 49 Maintenance 43 Oil Change 43 Oil Level 18 Oil Recommendations 44 Refueling 19 Serial Number...

Page 81: ...l Check I8 Recommendations 44 Operating the Controls for Mowing 27 P Pre Operation Check Lawn 16 Mower 1 7 Publications 72 s Safety Important Message to Parents 7 Safe Mowing Practices 29 Important Sa...

Page 82: ...e Lever Cable Inspection 51 Operation 12 27 Transporting 35 Troubleshooting Engine Problems 56 Mowing Problems 57 Vibration Problems 57 Tuneup Specifications 70 W Warranty Service Information 73 Washi...

Page 83: ...5ES DENS0 WI GEPR U CHAMPION RN12Y Gap 0 028 0 031 in 0 7 0 8 mm page 47 Blade Bolts Torque 36 43 ft lb 49 59 Nom 5 0 6 0 kg m page 53 Carburetor Idle speed 2 100 fl50 rpm page 48 Before Check blade a...

Page 84: ...31VB4610 00X31 VB4 6100 Printed on Recycled Paper 22009701 PRINTED IN U S A Owner s Manual Rotary Mower HRM195PA 1996 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Reserved EM...