Operation - Honda HRX537VKE Betriebsanleitung

OPERATION

MOWING PRECAUTIONS
Before operating the mower for the first time, please review SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS (page 2) and PRE-OPERATION CHECKS (page 5).
Even if you have operated other mowers, take the 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 operating the engine in an enclosed
area such as a garage. Your mower's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and
cause illness or death.
FREQUENCY OF USE
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
(more than 4 weeks before next use) please refer to the Fuel section
of the STORAGE chapter (page 17) for additional information
regarding fuel deterioration.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Turn the fuel valve [1] to the ON position.
2. Pull back on the blade control
lever [1] and hold it against the
handlebar.
The lever must be against the
handlebar to start the engine.
The blades start to rotate when
the lever is against the handlebar
and the recoil starter grip is
pulled.
3. Pull the starter grip lightly until
you feel resistance, then pull
briskly. Return the starter grip
gently.
Continue to hold the blade
control lever against the
handlebar; the engine stops
when the blade control lever is
released.
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.
High Altitude Operation
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too
rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A
very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications
to the carburetor. If you always operate your mower at altitudes above
1,500 meters, have a Honda dealer perform this carburetor
modification.
Even with carburetor modification, engine power will decrease about
3.5% for each 300 meter increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on
power will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made.
NOTICE
When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation,
the air-fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use. Operation at
altitudes below 1,500 meters with a modified carburetor may cause
the engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage. For use
at low altitudes, have your authorized Honda dealer return the
carburetor to original factory specifications.
OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING
Smart Drive Control
Control position adjustment
is described on page 5.
With the engine running
and the blades rotating,
slowly push the Smart
Drive control [1] to propel
ON
the mower forward.
[1]
Ground speed will increase
as more pressure is applied
to the Smart Drive control.
After maximum ground
speed is obtained, applying
additional pressure will not
further increase ground speed. Apply only enough pressure to
achieve the desired speed.
Ground speed control sensitivity will vary with such factors as terrain,
grass height, slope, and grass bag weight. For example, achieving a
very slow ground speed on smooth level terrain requires very light
pressure applied to the Smart Drive control. However, additional
[1]
pressure may be required to achieve the same ground speed on
slopes, in tall grass, or on uneven terrain. The Smart Drive control is
designed to allow you to move the control to maintain the desired
ground speed under constantly changing mowing conditions.
Release the Smart Drive control to disengage (stop) the rear wheels.
Blade Control Lever
The lever [1] must be pulled back
against the handlebar to start the
engine. The blade starts to rotate
when the lever is pulled back
against the handlebar and the recoil
starter grip is pulled.
Continue to hold the lever against
the handlebar. This will keep the
engine and blade rotating smoothly
and prevent premature wear to the flywheel brake system.
Release the lever to stop the engine and stop blade rotation
whenever you need to leave the mower.
ENGLISH
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CONTROL
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