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LAWNMOWER LAWNMOWER OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL & & Service Record Booklet Service Record Booklet Models: Models: HRU196PU HRU196PU HRU196DPU HRU196DPU HRU19RPU HRU19RPU HRU19DPU HRU19DPU HRU197PU HRU197PU HRU197DPU HRU197DPU HRU216SU HRU216SU HRU217DPU HRU217DPU HRU216DSU HRU216DSU...
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All information contained in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty. Ltd. available at the time of publication. Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty. Ltd.
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Honda Warranty Honda Warranty Honda* warrants each new Honda lawn mower to be free from defects in material and Honda* warrants each new Honda lawn mower to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period detailed on your warranty registration form.
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Check all nuts, bolts, screws and blades often. Always be sure the mower is in safe Check all nuts, bolts, screws and blades often. Always be sure the mower is in safe operating condition. Use only replacement parts made and guaranteed by Honda. operating condition. Use only replacement parts made and guaranteed by Honda.
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28. Never use the mower unless: 28. Never use the mower unless: 1) On Models HRU19RPU, HRU196PU, HRU197PU, HRU216SU the grass catcher 1) On Models HRU19RPU, HRU196PU, HRU197PU, HRU216SU the grass catcher is fitted. is fitted.
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Setup Instructions Setup Instructions Grass catcher: Grass catcher: HRU19RPU, HRU19DPU, HRU196PU, HRU196DPU, HRU19RPU, HRU19DPU, HRU196PU, HRU196DPU, HRU197PU, HRU197DPU HRU197PU, HRU197DPU Your grass catcher has been left dismantled for ease of packing and transportation. Your grass catcher has been left dismantled for ease of packing and transportation.
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Setup Instructions Setup Instructions Grass catcher: Grass catcher: HRU216SU, HRU216DSU, HRU217DPU HRU216SU, HRU216DSU, HRU217DPU Your grass catcher has been left dismantled for ease of packing and transportation. Your grass catcher has been left dismantled for ease of packing and transportation. Catcher component check list: Metal frame work x 1 &...
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Setup Instructions Setup Instructions Setup instructions Setup instructions Discharge plug installation: HRU19DPU, HRU196DPU & HRU197DPU Discharge plug installation: HRU19DPU, HRU196DPU & HRU197DPU 1. Ensure engine is stopped. 1. Ensure engine is stopped. 2. Raise discharge guard and insert discharge plug at the base of the rear chute. 2.
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Setup Instructions Setup Instructions HRU19RPU, HRU19DPU, HRU196PU, HRU196DPU, HRU197PU, HRU197DPU HRU19RPU, HRU19DPU, HRU196PU, HRU196DPU, HRU197PU, HRU197DPU CABLE SHOULD BE CABLE SHOULD BE ON T OF P PIPE Fold back the handle to the upright position and tighten the locking screws on each side.
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UPPER mark on the dip stick. Do not over-fill. Excess oil will result in power loss and smoking. Never use the mower if the oil level is low. This will result in serious engine damage. Never use the mower if the oil level is low. This will result in serious engine damage. HRU19RPU, HRU19RPU, HRU196PU,...
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Move the throttle lever to LOW position instead. temperature is high. Move the throttle lever to LOW position instead. HRU216SU & HRU216SU & HRU196PU, HRU196PU, HRU19RPU, HRU19RPU, STOP STOP HRU216DSU HRU216DSU HRU196DPU, HRU196DPU, HRU19DPU...
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Operational Procedures Operational Procedures 3. Hold handle bar firmly. Pull the starter rope lightly until you 3. Hold handle bar firmly. Pull the starter rope lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. feel resistance, then pull briskly. NOTE NOTE allow allow rope...
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Operational Procedures Operational Procedures Flooded engine Flooded engine If the engine will not start after several pulls on the starter rope, the engine may be flooded. If the engine will not start after several pulls on the starter rope, the engine may be flooded. To clear a flooded engine: To clear a flooded engine: 1.
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Read and observe the Safety instructions on page 3 of this manual. Be alert. • • Always us Always use the mowe e the mower with the gr r with the grass catche catcher (HRU (HRU19RPU 19RPU, HRU19 HRU196PU, HR 6PU, HRU197P U197PU & U & • • HRU216SU). HRU216SU).
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Operational Procedures Operational Procedures To empty the grass catcher: To empty the grass catcher: MODELS - HRU19RPU, HRU19DPU, MODELS - HRU19RPU, HRU19DPU, ” ” HRU196PU, HRU196DPU, HRU197PU, HRU196PU, HRU196DPU, HRU197PU, HRU197DPU HRU197DPU Stop the engine. Stop the engine. Lift the discharge guard and grasp the top handle of the catcher. Lift and pull back Lift the discharge guard and grasp the top handle of the catcher.
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Transportation and storage Transportation and storage Transportation Transportation Turn the fuel tap OFF when transporting the mower. Turn the fuel tap OFF when transporting the mower. ! WARNING ! WARNING To avoid spillage of fuel and oil do not tilt the unit, To avoid spillage of fuel and oil do not tilt the unit, as spilled fuel may ignite.
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Transportation and storage Transportation and storage Engine oil Engine oil 1. Change engine oil (refer 1. Change engine oil (refer Maintenance Section Maintenance Section, page 19). page 19). 2. Remove the spark plug and pour 5-10cc of clean 2. Remove the spark plug and pour 5-10cc of clean engine oil into the cylinder.
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Disconnect the spark plug cap before performing any maintenance work. Disconnect the spark plug cap before performing any maintenance work. Periodic inspection and adjustment of your Honda lawnmower is essential if a high level Periodic inspection and adjustment of your Honda lawnmower is essential if a high level of performance is to be maintained.
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4. Fill with the recommended 4. Fill with the recommended Honda Premium Engine Oil 10W 30 Honda Premium Engine Oil 10W 30 (API classification SG...
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3. Inspect the filter(s), and replace them if they are damaged. 4. Clean the filter(s). 4. Clean the filter(s). HRU196PU, HRU196DPU, HRU196PU, HRU196DPU, HRU19RPU & HRU19DPU HRU19RPU & HRU19DPU HRU216PU & HRU216DPU. HRU216PU & HRU216DPU. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT AIR CLEANER ELEMENT...
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2. Foam element (All models except HRU19RPU & HRU19DPU). 2. Foam element (All models except HRU19RPU & HRU19DPU). Wash the element in a solution of household detergent and warm water, then rinse thoroughly, Wash the element in a solution of household detergent and warm water, then rinse thoroughly, or wash in nonflammable or high flash point solvent.
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Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blades or drain oil, remove Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blades or drain oil, remove fuel from tank. Use only genuine Honda replacement blades. Always fuel from tank. Use only genuine Honda replacement blades. Always...
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Maintenance Maintenance Blade Installation: Blade Installation: Refit the new bolts, wa Refit the new bolts, washers, nuts & blades to t shers, nuts & blades to the disc with the curved sid he disc with the curved side of the e of the blade facing upwards.
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1800 241 173 1800 241 173 To locate your nearest Honda Lawnmower Dealer just Call: To locate your nearest Honda Lawnmower Dealer just Call: WEBSITE: WEBSITE: www.hondapowerequipment.com.au www.hondapowerequipment.com.au or get on our ...
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Date: Date: Here is an easy way to keep track of the hours your Honda lawnmower has done. Record Here is an easy way to keep track of the hours your Honda lawnmower has done. Record how many hours you get from a tank of fuel, then simply record the number of tanks used.
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Date: Date: Here is an easy way to keep track of the hours your Honda lawnmower has done. Record Here is an easy way to keep track of the hours your Honda lawnmower has done. Record how many hours you get from a tank of fuel, then simply record the number of tanks used.
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C9031 C90310 / Part N 0 / Part No. C903 C9031 Printed August 2004 by Kenmark Press 03 9555 6075 Printed August 2004 by Kenmark Press 03 9555 6075...