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GRASS CATCHER CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT
Cleaning
Wash the catcher with a garden hose, and allow it to dry completely
before use; a wet catcher will clog quickly.
Replacement
Replace a worn or damaged catcher with a Honda replacement
catcher or its equivalent.
Removal
1. Unclip the plastic edges [1]
of the catcher [2] from the
frame [3].
2. Remove the catcher from
the frame.
Installation
1. Insert the catcher frame [3] into
the catcher [2], as shown above.
2. Clip the plastic edges [1] of the
catcher onto the frame.
CHARGING THE BATTERY (HZE TYPE)
The lawnmower 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 lawnmower using the recoil starter manually for one
mowing session. This should charge the battery sufficiently to use
the electric starter.
• If you prefer, there is an optional AC powered battery charger
available from your Honda dealer.
• If the lawnmower fails to start (after manually starting for one
mowing session) check for a blown fuse.
• If it still fails to start, take the lawnmower to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer.
OPTIONAL BATTERY CHARGER
The optional battery charger is
available through your Honda dealer.
Charge the battery as follows:
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 220 volt AC power outlet and let the
battery charge for 20 - 24 hours. The charger may become slightly
warm during charging, this is normal.
NOTICE
Do not charge the battery for more than 24 hours or the battery may
be damaged. Disconnect the battery charger from the battery before
storing the lawnmower.
After charging the battery, disconnect the adapter harness from the
charge port connector [1], 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.
• Battery will not charge properly when the handle is folded and the
battery is upside down.
REPLACING A FUSE
The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 30 amp
SLO-BLO fuse [1] and 3 amp fuse [2]. 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 manually if either
fuse burns out.
1. Remove the battery cover by removing the three cover mounting
screws [3].
2. Remove and inspect the fuses. If they are burned out, replace with
the correct fuse.
NOTICE
• The 30 Amp fuse is a “slow blow” fuse design. Do not replace with a
standard fuse, or frequent fuse failure may occur.
• Never use a fuse with a rating other than shown. Serious damage to
the electrical system or a fire can result.
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.
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ADAPTER HARNESS
BATTERY CHARGER
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