Honda HRS536C5VKEA Owner's Manual page 8

at low altitudes, have your authorized Honda dealer return the
carburetor to original factory specifications.
OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING
Cutting-Means Control
The cutting-means control
lever [1] must be pulled back
against the handlebar to start
the engine. The cutting means
starts to rotate when the lever
is pulled back against the
handlebar and the recoil starter
grip is pulled.
Continue to hold the
cutting-means control against
the handlebar. This will keep the engine and cutting means rotating
smoothly and prevent premature wear to the flywheel brake system.
Release the cutting-means control lever to stop the engine and stop
cutting means rotation whenever you need to leave the mower.
Smart Drive Control
With the engine running and
the blades rotating, slowly
push the Smart Drive
control [1] to propel the mower
forward.
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.
Release the Smart Drive control to disengage the drive when mowing
around trees and other obstacles. Push the mower around obstacles
for better directional control.
Ground speed varies with terrain, grass height, slope, and grass bag
weight. Moving the Smart Drive control allows you to maintain the
desired ground speed under constantly changing mowing conditions.
Release the Smart Drive control to disengage (stop) the rear wheels.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Release the Smart Drive
control [1] and then the
cutting-means control lever [2] to
stop the engine.
2. When the mower is not in use,
turn the fuel valve to the OFF
position.
3. If your equipment will not be
used for 3 to 4 weeks, we
recommend running the engine's
carburetor out of fuel. You can do this by leaving the fuel valve
OFF, restarting the engine and running it out of fuel. See "Fuel" on
page 14 for periods of inactivity that exceed 4 weeks.
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[1]
To prevent thumb fatigue, hold
the Smart Drive control as shown.
2
[1]
[1]
[2]
SAFE MOWING PRACTICES
For your safety, keep all four wheels on the ground, and be careful to
avoid losing your footing and your control of the mower. Keep a firm
grip on the handlebar, and walk, never run, with the mower. Be very
careful when mowing uneven or rough ground.
If stuck, do not kick or shove the mower with your foot. Use the
handlebar to control the mower.
The cutting means is sharp and spins at high speed.
A spinning cutting means can cut you severely and can
amputate fingers and toes.
• Wear protective footwear.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the mower
deck while the engine is running.
• Stop the engine before performing any adjustment,
inspection, or maintenance.
Stability
Mow across slopes, not up and
down. Avoid steep slopes (more than
20°), and be careful when changing
direction. Mowing on a slope when
the grass is damp or wet could cause
you to slip, fall, and lose control of
the mower.
Obstacles
Use the side of the mower to cut
close to large obstacles, such as
fences or walls.
Release the Smart Drive control to disengage the drive when mowing
around trees and other obstacles. Push the mower around obstacles
for better directional control. Be careful when mowing over obstacles
embedded in the lawn, such as sprinkler heads, paving, edging, etc.
Avoid anything that sticks up above the surface of the lawn.
If the cutting means hits something, or if the mower starts to vibrate,
stop the engine immediately and check for damage. Striking objects
may damage the cutting means, bend the crankshaft, and/or break
the mower deck or other components. Vibration usually indicates
serious trouble.
A worn, cracked, or damaged cutting means can
break, and pieces of the damaged cutting means can
become dangerous projectiles.
Thrown objects can cause serious injury.
Inspect the cutting means regularly, and do not operate
the mower with a worn or damaged cutting means.
The warranty does not cover parts damaged by collision.
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