Honda HRD536C Owner's Manual page 7

NOTE: If the lawnmower speed is too low when cutting on a slope,
move the shift lever slightly towards the "FAST" position.
CONTROLS AND MOWING
PROCEDURES
Read the safety instructions before
SAFETY
starting to mow.
To mow:
1. Place the lawnmower in an obstacle free area.
2. Start the engine, allow it to reach its maximum temperature and
rotation speed. (The engine runs evenly when the throttle
control lever is moved away from the "CHOKE" position).
3. Select the required forward speed using the shift lever [1].
[1]
2°
1°
3°
2
3
1
The following forward speeds are available:
Types 1st 2nd
HXEH -
TXEH 0.8 m/s 1.2 m/s
4. Engage the cutting means:
press the yellow button [2]
situated on the top of the
cutting-means control lever
[3], then at the same time
push the lever forwards and
hold it against the handle.
CAUTION:
• Move the cutting-means control lever [3] quickly and
completely so that the clutch is always totally engaged or
disengaged. The purpose of this is to avoid stalling the engine
and prolongs the lifetime of the cutting-means control
mechanism. Always release the cutting-means control lever and
the drive clutch before starting the engine. When the cutting-
means drive is engaged, starting is not as easy. If the drive clutch
is engaged, the lawnmower moves when started.
5. Wait for the engine to get up to speed before starting cutting.
6. To cut in self propulsion,
push the drive clutch lever [4]
against the handle and hold it
there.
NOTE:
• The drive clutch lever [4] acts as a variable speed unit according
to its position. It can vary the speed between zero and the
maximum speed preselected with the shift lever. The maximum
speed is reached when the shift lever is put on the maximum
speed and the clutch lever is held against the handle.
SAFETY
H.S.T.
3rd Mini
- - 0
1.3 m/s -
[4]
[3]
[4]
7. To stop the lawnmower moving, release the clutch lever [4].
8. To stop the cutting means rotating, release the cutting-means
control lever [3].
NOTE:
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• Mowing frequency: once a week for a
lawn intended for leisure purposes,
C8 C9
twice a week for an ornamental lawn.
• If possible, mow the lawn in the
afternoon or evening before sprinkling,
as the grass must be dry. If dust levels
are too high, mow the lawn when the
grass is dry, but the ground is still
damp.
• Choose a cutting height adapted to the
terrain (see page
• For a regular cut, you should overlap
the part that has already been cut by a
[1]
few centimetres [5], and increase this
overlap zone if the cutting height is
high.
• To achieve maximum efficiency, follow
the suggested path.
• If your terrain does not have a regular shape or involves several
obstacles, divide it into internal parcels which you can mow in the
recommended direction.
Maxi
[6] With collection: turn in a
clockwise direction to
1.3 m/s
achieve the maximum
-
efficiency.
[7] With the mulching kit
(optional,
turn in an anti-clockwise
[2]
direction.
[3]
EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER
When the grass catcher becomes
too full, grass collection is no longer
efficient (the sound of the
lawnmower changes and the grass
catcher is no longer puffed up by
the air from the cutting means).
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the grass catcher
(see page 4).
3. Empty the grass catcher:
• Hold the grass catcher by
the handle [8].
• Grasp the grass catcher rear
side [9] and shake it to
remove the grass.
4. Reinstall the grass catcher on
the lawnmower
CAUTION:
• To reduce the fire risk, never leave grass cuttings or leaves in the
grass catcher, or in or near buildings. Decomposing vegetable
matter causes a high temperature rise.
Make sure that the grass catcher fastener is securely closed
before use (discharge guard).
4).
see page 13):
[6]
[9]
(see page 4).
[5]
[7]
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SAFETY
[8]
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