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Charging the Battery

The lawn mower engine has an internal charging system. Under

normal mowing usage it is not necessary to charge or maintain the

battery.
If the mower fails to start or has been stored for an extended period:

• Start the lawn mower using the recoil starter manually for at least

one mowing session. This should charge the battery sufficiently to

use the electric starter

• If the electric starter does not operate (after manually starting for

one mowing session), check the 3 Amp and 30 Amp fuses (shown

to the right)

• If the electric starter still does not operate, take the lawn mower to

an authorized Honda servicing dealer

• If you prefer, there is an optional AC powered plug-in battery

charger shown below

Optional Battery Charger

The optional battery charger is available through your Honda

servicing dealer, see

page 22

for ordering information.

Charge the battery as follows:

NOTICE

Only use a genuine Honda 12 volt

charger or equivalent with a maximum

rated output less than 1 A.

Do not charge using a standard

automotive charger.

1. Disconnect the charge port

connector on the handle, below the
recoil starter rope grip.

2. Locate the battery charger adapter

harness, and connect the adapter harness into the charge port
connector that is closest to the battery.

3. Insert the connector on the Honda battery charger into the other

end of the adapter harness.

Plug the charger into a standard 120 volt AC power outlet and let the

battery charge. The charger may become slightly warm during

charging, this is normal.

The float charger can be left connected continuously when the lawn

mower is not in use.

After charging the battery, disconnect the adapter harness from the

charge port connector, and then firmly reconnect the charge port

connectors on the handle together. The adapter harness may be left

connected to the battery charger when not in use.

NOTICE

• Battery will not charge properly when the handle is folded and the

battery is upside side down.

Replacing the Battery

1. Remove the battery cover by removing the three battery cover

mounting screws.

2. Carefully remove the battery from the box, and then pull the

connector away from the terminals.

3. Carefully position the battery in the case without pinching the

wires. The wires must be routed above the top side of the battery

exactly as shown.

Replacing a Fuse

The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 30 Amp and

3 Amp fuse. If the 30 Amp fuse burns out, the electric starter will not

operate and if the 3 Amp fuse burns out, the battery will not charge.

The engine can be started with the recoil starter if either fuse burns

out.

1. Remove the battery cover by removing the three cover mounting

screws.

2. The 30 Amp fuse is for main line protection. The 3 Amp fuse is for

the charge line protection.

3. Remove and inspect the fuses. If they are burned out, replace with

a serviceable fuse.

NOTICE

The 30 Amp fuse is a “SLO-BLO” fuse design. Do not replace with a
standard fuse, or frequent fuse failure may occur.

If a frequent fuse failure occurs, it usually indicates a short circuit or

an overload in the electrical system. Take the mower to an authorized

Honda servicing dealer for repair.

TRANSPORTING

If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the
mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can
burn you and can ignite some materials.

Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. This will prevent carburetor
flooding and reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.

If installed, remove the grass bag.

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.

Position the mower so all four wheels are on the bed of the transport
vehicle. Tie the mower down with rope or straps, and block the
wheels. Keep the tie-down rope or straps away from the controls,
adjustment levers, cables, and the carburetor.

Fold the handlebar so the mower will take up less space. See

“Handlebar” on

page 17

Light color

Description

Red light

Charging battery

Green light

Charger is tending battery at 13.6V

No light

Charger unplugged or malfunctioning

ADAPTER HARNESS