Honda HRX476C, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...d by your dealer No reproduction even partial may be made of this publication without prior written authorisation SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your own safety and operating comfort it is highly recommended that you read this manual in full Pay attention to these symbols and their meaning Indicates a high risk of severe personal injury or death if instructions are not followed CAUTION Indicates a possib...

Page 2: ... A6 Never attempt to modify the mower It can cause an accident as well as damage to the mower Tampering with the engine voids the EU type approval of this engine Do not connect an extension to the muffler Do not modify the intake system Do not adjust the governor PREPARATION B1 When using the machine always wear safety shoes that are strong and non slip and long trousers Do not use the machine wit...

Page 3: ...ing the lawnmower again If lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally Check immediately the cause of the vibration and perform the necessary repair C20 Stop the engine in the following cases Whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended Before refuelling C21 Stop the cutting means models equipped with Rotostop or the engine in the following cases When installing or removing the grass catcher Before adju...

Page 4: ...nufacturing S A S Rue des Châtaigniers Pôle 45 45140 Ormes France 12 CONTROLS FUNCTIONS 16 Handle 17 Cutting means control lever Rotostop Couple and stops the cutting means 18 Lever for adjusting the cutting height Selects the desired cutting height 19 Folding knob adjusting the handle Allows you to adjust the height of the handle or to fold the handle 20 Cutting means control lever unlocking knob...

Page 5: ...hown To assemble the grass catcher please refer to page 16 CHECKING THE GRASS CATCHER Before use ensure that the grass catcher closing device is correctly locked discharge cover Even in normal use the grass catcher tends to wear Regularly check that it is not frayed or torn A worn out grass catcher must be replaced Replace a damaged grass catcher with Honda Genuine parts Grass catcher removal 1 St...

Page 6: ...first determine if the petrol contains alcohol if it does find out the type and percentage of alcohol used If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms while using a particular petrol Switch to a petrol that you know contains less than the recommended amount of alcohol CHECKING THE AIR CLEANER CAUTION Operating the engine without an air filter with a damaged air filter or with an improperly in...

Page 7: ...leisure sport 5 cm or more ornamental 1 to 3 cm Only some species of lawn can endure short cuts If a lawn is cut too short it is fragile and susceptible to dryness Please ask the advice of a specialist CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL CAUTION The engine oil is an essential element which affects the performance and lifetime of the engine The engine may be seriously damaged if run with insufficient oil We ...

Page 8: ...the grass catcher and start to mow in collection position 1 Check the effect on the lawn Turn the knob 3 one notch to the right Turning the knob turned towards Mulching position 2 increases the quantity of grass ground and deposited on the lawn Turn the control knob 3 until you obtain the required results NOTE Mulching is a natural fertilisation technique The grass is no longer collected in the gr...

Page 9: ...iously mentioned under the heading STARTING THE ENGINE OPERATING HINTS AND TIPS USING THE LAWNMOWER AT HIGH ALTITUDES At high altitudes the standard fuel air mixture in the carburetor is much too rich this will reduce performance and increase fuel consumption It is possible to improve the high altitude performance by fitting the carburetor with a smaller diameter jet and by adjusting the pilot scr...

Page 10: ... the cutting means control lever quickly from one end of its travel to the other so that the cutting means is always either fully engaged or fully disengaged This is to avoid stalling the engine and increases the service life of the cutting means control mechanism VKE type 1 With the engine running and the cutting means rotating slowly push the Select Drive control 5 to propel the mower forward No...

Page 11: ...e the lawnmower without engaging the cutting means control CAUTION Move the cutting means control lever quickly from one end of its travel to the other so that the cutting means is always either fully engaged or fully disengaged This is to avoid stalling the engine and increases the service life of the cutting means control mechanism QYEJ type Always release the cutting means control lever and the...

Page 12: ...s catcher closing device is correctly positioned discharge cover MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance helps to extend the life of your lawnmower To avoid the lawnmower starting accidentally pull off the spark plug cap 6 before carrying out maintenance work CAUTION The engine and the muffler reach temperatures high enough to cause burns and start fires if flammable materials are to be found nearby Allow...

Page 13: ...spark plug which will still be hot 1 Pull off spark plug cap 5 and remove spark plug 6 using a plug wrench 7 2 Inspect the spark plug Replace it if the electrodes are worn or if the insulator is cracked or chipped Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if you are going to reuse it 3 Measure the plug gap using a set of feeler gauges the gap must be between 0 7 and 0 8 mm If adjustment is necessary ...

Page 14: ... lawnmower just begins to move forward 5 Turn the Select Drive clutch cable adjuster 1 2 turns in the STOP B direction 6 Tighten the Select Drive clutch cable lock nut 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 lawnmower to an authorized dealer CUTTING MEANS FITTING AND REMOVAL CUTTING MEANS REMOVAL ...

Page 15: ...ighten the cutting means bolts for you before you use the lawnmower If the cutting means bolts are too tight or too slack they may break or unscrew NOTE Never tip the lawnmower so that the carburetor faces down this will make starting difficult CUTTING MEANS REPLACEMENT CAUTION Cutting means balance is critical to proper lawnmower performance Replace any cutting means that is damaged or out of bal...

Page 16: ...ease cleaning frequency when lawnmower is used in dusty areas 2 Maintenance of these points must be carried out by your servicing dealer 3 HYE VYE QYEJ types 4 VKE type 5 HYE VKE VYE types 6 In Europe and other countries where the machinery directive 2006 42 EC is enforced this cleaning should be done by your servicing dealer 7 VKE VYE types 8 HYE QYEJ types SAFETY D6 C12 2 1 3 1 Maintenance to be...

Page 17: ...art the engine with the throttle lever in FAST position page 9 Fuel tank vent blocked carburettor clogged or ignition faulty Maintenance of these points must be carried out by a servicing dealer The cutting means brake lever is not firmly held against the handle models fitted The cutting means brake lever must be held firmly against the handle for starting the engine page 9 Possible cause Correcti...

Page 18: ...hat the spark plug be screwed down as far as possible by hand until finger tight then use a plug spanner to tighten it by an extra 1 8 or 1 4 turn 3 Check the level and condition of the engine oil 3 4 Fill the fuel tank and start the engine NOTE If the cylinder has been coated with oil the engine will smoke on start up This is normal TRANSPORT TRANSPORTING THE LAWNMOWER Do not tilt the lawnmower s...

Page 19: ...EALER Please refer to the European Internet site http www honda eu com CURRENT PARTS OPTIONAL ATTACHMENT AND CONSUMABLES To buy one of the original parts listed below or any other part please contact an authorized Honda dealer For your safety it is strictly prohibited to install any other attachment than the ones listed above and especially designed for your lawnmowers model and type 15 26 max HRX...

Page 20: ...sitions 19 to 58 mm Rear Front wheel diameter mm 212 212 100 200 Grass catcher capacity 69 73 Sound pressure level at operator s ears in accordance with EN ISO 5395 2 dB A Measuring uncertainty dB A Measured sound power level in accordance with directives 2000 14 EC 2005 88 EC dB A Measuring uncertainty dB A Sound power level guaranteed in accordance with directives 2000 14 EC 2005 88 EC dB A Vibr...

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