Honda HRS216PKA Manual page 42

HRS216PKA • HRS216SKA • HRS216VKA
10. SMART DRIVE CABLE (VKA TYPE)
CABLE CHECK
1. With the engine off, use the multi-position adjuster to set the Smart Drive
control in its lowest position.
2. Gradually push the Smart Drive control down while pulling the lawn
mower backwards.
The rear wheels should lock up before the Smart Drive paddles are
straight down. Ideally, they should lock up at approximately the 5:00
o'clock position.
3. If they don't, perform the cable adjustment procedure below.
CABLE ADJUSTMENT
1. With the engine off, loosen the adjuster jam nut.
2. Without pushing the Smart Drive control, pull the lawn
mower backwards to check if the wheels rotate.
3. If the wheels rotate backwards, mark the adjuster and
TIGHTEN the adjuster one turn at a time until the wheels
lock up when pulling rearward.
4. Turn the adjuster in the LOOSEN direction 8 complete
revolutions.
5. Tighten the jam nut to lock the adjuster in place.
11. FUEL TANK AND FILTER
FUEL TANK DRAINING AND CLEANING
 WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and let it cool before handling fuel.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
1. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
2. Loosen the carburetor bowl set bolt and drain the fuel bowl into an approved container.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position and allow the remaining fuel in the tank to fully drain.
CABLE TIE
TIGHTEN
MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTER
MARK
JAM
NUT
LOOSEN
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