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Honda HR 194 Owner's Manual

Honda HR 194 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. Any powered product can be a potential source of danger if misused or improperly maintained.
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing a Honda Lawn Mower. If any problems occur, or if there are any questions concerning the mower, consult an authorized HONDA dealer. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission. Honda rotary mower...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS............... GENERAL SAFETY ....::........COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ..........CONTROLS............... OPERATION .............. Highaltitudeoperation ............ TRANSPORTING/STORAGE ..........MAINTENANCE ............TROUBLESHOOTING ............SPECIFICATIONS ............WARRANTY SERVICE .............

  • Page 6: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY * Keep cltildrett attd pets away fiottl rite tttowcr at all * Kmw Itow lo stop rite ettgitte qrtick1.v attd rtttder- tittres. sratrd operatiott rite cortrrols. Never perttrit rite blade strikes a stotte, sprittkler head, etc. be atij’otie 10 operate rite ttiower witiiorct...

  • Page 7: Component Identification

    COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION DTIVE CLUTCH LEVER SHIFT LfVER THROTTLE LEVER SXA Type RECOIL STARTER ROTO-STOP LEVER THROTTLE LEVER MUFFLER GRASS BAG HANDLE CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER GRASS BAG AIR CLEANER PXA Type...
  • Page 8 DISCHARGE GUARD HANDLE FUEL TANK CAP OIL FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG HANDLE JOINTS...

  • Page 9: Controls

    CONTROLS THROTTLE CONTROL LEVEI Throttle positions “CHOKE” “HI” “LO” “STOP” ROTO-STOP Lever To put the cutting blade into operation, press the button on top of the ROTO-STOP lever and push the lever forward, holding it against the handlebar. PXA Type The blade will stop when the ROTO-STOP lever is released.
  • Page 10 Drive Clutch Lever (SXA Type only) The mower moves forward when only the drive clutch DRIVE CLUTCH LEVE lever is squeezed and stops when the lever is released. 1 CA UTIOA’ When cutting grass; + First, grip the ROTO-STOP lever only. At this time, the cutting blade should be free...

  • Page 11: Operation

    * Always push, never pull, a mower with the engine The following suggestions and rules are intended to running. Control direction by the handle, not by help you operate your Honda HR194 under the safest foot pressure on the mower housing. conditions possible. Be alert and exercise the same...
  • Page 12 * Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage. 100°F Use Honda-4-stroke, or an equivalent high deter- 40°C gent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturers’ requirements for service classification...
  • Page 13 Failure to do so is considered misuse, and damage caused by misuse is not covered by Honda’s Limited Warranty. Occasionally you may experience light spark knock while operating under heavy loads. This is no cause for con- cern, it simply means your engine is operating efficiently.
  • Page 14 ALCOHOL If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure it’s octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There are two types of “gasohol”: one containing ethanol, and the other containing methanol.
  • Page 15 3. Handle height adjustment HANDLE HOOK BOLT Adjust handle height for comvenient mowing. - Loosen both side of handle hook bolts. Swing the handle up or down as required. * After adjusting, make sure the handle hook bolts are tightened securely. 4.Check the grass bag for fraying, tears and clogged mesh.
  • Page 16 STARTING THE ENGINE * Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Never run the mower in an enclosed area. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation. 1. Move the throttle lever to “CHOKE”. NOTE: Do not use “CHOKE" when the engine is warm or the air temperature is high.
  • Page 17 3. Place your foot on the “STEP” of the mower housing. 4. Pull the starter rope lightly until you feel re- sistance, then pull briskly. NOTE: Do not allow the rope to snap back; return it by hand. 5. After the engine warms up, move the throttle lever to “HI”.

  • Page 18: Highaltitudeoperation

    6,000 feet + Operation of the mower at an altitude lower than the above sea level, have your authorized Honda Rotary carburetor is jetted for may result in reduced perfor- Mower dealer perform...
  • Page 19 Cutting Height Adjustment Six settings are available: 3/4”, l”, l-1/2”, 2”, 2-l/2”, 1. Stop the engine. 2. Push the front and rear adjusting levers toward the wheels and move them up or down to raise or lower cutting height. Adjust all four wheels to the same height.
  • Page 20 Replace deteriorated bags only with Honda replacement bags or their equivalent. When the bag needs cleaning, wash it with water and make sure it is dry before using it. Clogged mesh will result in poor grass chuting and a wet bag will clog quickly.

  • Page 21: Transporting/Storage

    TRANSPORTING/STORAGE HANDLE JOINTS Transporting Turn the fuel valve OFF when transporting mower. HANDLE JOINTS fuel * To avoid and oil spillage to tlot tilt the unit; fbel spilled may ignite. The handle may be folded for convenience: 1. Remove the grass bag (p. 18). Loosen the upper and lower handle joints and collapse the handle as shown.
  • Page 22 Preparation for Storage FUEL VALVE/ The following steps should be taken to protect mower whenever it will be stored for longer than 30 days. 1. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor into a suitable gasoline container: A. Disconnect the fuel tube from the carburetor and drain the fuel tank.
  • Page 23 3. Pull the starter rope until resistance is felt. This STARTER GRIP closes the valves and helps to protect the com- bustion chamber from corrosion. 4. Remove dirt and debris from the underside of the mower housing. Clean the mower thoroughly.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Periodic inspection and adjustment of the Honda HR194 are essential if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance will also help to extend service life. The required service intervals and the kind of maintenance...
  • Page 25 (2) These items should be serviced by an authorized lawn mower, unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient. See the Honda Shop Manual. (3) For professional commercial use, log hours of operation...
  • Page 26 ENGINE OIL CHANGE Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining. 1. Remove the filler cap. 2. Remove the drain bolt, drain the oil, and retighten the bolt securely. level mark with the recom- 3.
  • Page 27 AIR CLEANER SERVICE A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the WING BOLTS carburetor. To prevent carburetor malfunction, serv- PAPER ice the air cleaner frequently. AIR CLEANER 1. Remove the wing bolts and the air cleaner cover. Remove the elements and separate them. Carefully check both elements for holes or tears and replace if damaged.
  • Page 28 SPARK PLUG Standard Plug: BPSES, BPRSES (NGK) W 16EP-U, W 16EPR-U (ND) 1. Disconnect the cap and remove the spark plug. Visually inspect the plug. Discard the plug if its tip is heavily deposited or if the insulator cracked or chipped. 3.
  • Page 29 Maintain the original bevel for a fine cutting edge. File both ends evenly to main- tain blade balance. NOTE: Use only a genuine HONDA replacement blade or BLADE equivalent. 4. Clean away any dirt and grass from around the blade shaft.
  • Page 30 THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT 1. With the throttle lever in the “CHOKE” position, the carburetor choke arm should move all the way to the right, as far as it will go. Push the choke arm with your finger to check whether it is all the way to the right.
  • Page 31 ROTO-STOP LEVER FREE PLAY 1. Measure free play at the tip of the lever with the button pushed down, it should be between 5-10 mm (3/ 16-3/8 in). 2. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock nuts and turn them to run the adjuster up or down as required.
  • Page 32 SHIFT LEVER FREE PLAY (SXA Type) 1. Measure free play at the tip of the lever, it should be 1-3 mm (3/64-l/8 in). 2. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock nuts and turn them to run the adjuster up or down as required. Tighten the lock nuts and recheck free play.
  • Page 33 DRIVE CLUTCH FREE PLAY (SXA Type) 1. Measure free play at the top of the lever as shown; it should be between 5-10 mm (3/16-3/8 in). 2. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the clutch cable lock nuts and turn the adjusting bolt to increase or decrease free play.
  • Page 34 SPARK ARRESTER MAINTENANCE (Optional part) IDENTIFICATION PLATEJOptional part) SPARK If the mower has been runtzing, the muffler will be ARRESTER lnntinnal oartl very hot. A/low ir (0 cool before proceeding. 1. Loosen two 6 mm nuts and remove the muffler protector, identification plate, muffler camp and...
  • Page 35 NOTE: The following adjustment should be performed an authorized Honda dealer unless the owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient. 1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up to normal operating temperature. 2. Place the throttle lever in the “LO” position.
  • Page 36 CRASS BAG ASSEMBLY 1. lnsert the bag frame into the grass bag as shown. 2. Hook the plastic edges of the grass bag onto the frame. GRASS BAG FRAME...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 1. No fuel. Engine will not start 2. Throttle lever in “STOP” position. 3. Spark plug wire loose or disconnected. 4. Spark plug faulty or improperly gapped (p. 26). 5, Engine flooded (p. 16). 6. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Dirt in gas tank. Hard starting or loss of power 2.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS MODEL HR194 ENGINE GXVl20 Overhead valve, single-cylinder, forced air-cooled four-stroke gasoline Engine type engine. Displacement/Bore and stroke 118 cm3 (7.2 cu in)/60 x 42 mm (2.4 x 1.7 in) Ignition timing 25” - 27” BTDC Ignition system Transistorized magneto ignition Enaine oil caoacitv 0.6 II (0.63 US (It) US ml)

  • Page 39: Warranty Service

    SERVICE SERVICE Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us. All Honda warranty details are explained Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us. All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor’s Limited Warranty. Normally, any problems concerning the product will be handled by your in the Distributor’s Limited Warranty.
  • Page 40 When you write or call, please provide the following information: • Model and serial numbers • Name of the dealer who sold the Honda power equipment to you • Name and address of the dealer who services your equipment •...
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