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Shift Lever

Use the shift lever to select
the forward speed at which
you wish to mow.

Do not use the throttle lever
to adjust your forward speed.
The throttle lever must
remain in the FAST position
for good mowing
performance.

The position of the shift lever
determines the maximum
ground speed when the drive
clutch lever is fully engaged.

For maximum mowing performance, use the lower speed range for
mowing and the higher speed range for transporting.

With the shift lever all the way back and the drive clutch lever
engaged, the mower will move slowly or not at all.

Starting the Engine

Before starting the engine, always release the drive control lever so
that the mower will not move forward when you operate the starter.

1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position (

page 3

2. Move the throttle lever to the

FAST position.

3. Start the engine using the

electric starter or the recoil
(manual) starter.

Electric start

Turn the starter key switch to
the START position. Let the
key return to the RUN
position when the engine
starts.

The starter should not be
cranked for more than 5
seconds at a time. If the
engine fails to start, release
the switch and wait 10 seconds before operating the starter again.

If the battery does not have sufficient charge to start the engine,
possibly due to a long storage period, use the recoil starter to start
the engine for at least one mowing session. The battery should
have sufficient charge after one mowing session (approximately
1 hr).

Manual start:

Turn the engine switch to the RUN position. The engine switch
must be in the RUN position to start the engine with the recoil
starter.

Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, and then pull
briskly. Return the starter grip gently

To ensure easy restarting and maximum performance from the Auto
Choke System, allow the engine to run for at least three minutes after
starting a cold engine before shutting down. This minimum run time
will be longer if the temperature is below 21°C.

Stopping the Engine

1. Release the drive clutch and blade

control levers.

2. Move the throttle lever to the

STOP position.

3. Turn the key switch to the OFF

position

4. If your mower will not be used for

3 to 4 weeks, we recommend
running the engine’s carburetor
out of fuel. You can do this by
leaving the fuel valve OFF,
restarting the engine and running it until it stops. See “AVOIDING
FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS” on

page 18

if you don’t plan to use

your mower for a month or more.

5. Clean your mower after each mowing; refer to “Cleaning” on

page 14

SERVICING YOUR MOWER

Proper maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and
trouble-free operation. It also helps reduce air pollution.

To help you properly care for your mower, the following pages include
a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple
maintenance 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
other qualified mechanic.

The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions. If
you operate your mower under severe conditions, such as sustained
high load, high temperature, or unusually wet or dusty conditions,
consult your servicing dealer for recommendations applicable to your
individual needs and use.

Remember that an authorised Honda servicing dealer knows your
mower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure
the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or
their equivalents for repair and replacement.

Maintenance Safety

Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we
cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you
should perform a given task.

THROTTLE

SHIFT
LEVER

SLOW

FAST

THROTTLE
LEVER

START

RUN

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WARNING

Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem
before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you
can be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and maintenance
recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual.

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