Honda hf2622 Original Instruction page 16

To disassemble each guard and clean the cutting-means assembly:
– lower the cutting-means assembly to position «1» (completely
down position);
– use suitable keys to unscrew the nuts and all the screws, on the
left and right, and remove the left and right guards;
– spray with a shot of compressed air to remove debris and dried
grass from the upper section of the cutting-means assembly.
WARNING!
The machine must not be used if both guards
are not correctly installed. Always replace any damaged
guards.
5.4.13 Storage and inactivity for long periods
If the machine is likely to be unused for a long period (more than 1
month), disconnect the ground (black) cable from the battery. Lubri-
cate all joints as directed (
WARNING!
Carefully remove any dry grass cuttings
which may have collected around the engine or silencer to
prevent their catching fire the next time the machine is used!
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Empty the fuel tank by disconnecting the tube situated at the inlet of
the fuel filter (1).
Reconnect the fuel tube.
Loosen the carburetor drain screw (2), and drain the fuel into an
approved gasoline container. Tighten the carburetor drain screw.
Remove the two spark plugs and pour about a tablespoon of clean
engine oil into the cylinders. In order to distribuite the oil in the
cylinders evenly, crank the engine during 1 or 2 seconds using the
starter motor, turning the starter key; then reinstall the spark plugs
( 6.4.5).
DANGER!
Petrol is highly flammable. Store the fuel in
special containers. Always put the tank and fuel container
caps back on and tighten well.
IMPORTANT
The battery must be kept in a cool and dry place.
Before a long storage period (more than 1 month), always charge
the battery, only with the specific charger supplied with your ma-
chine, and then recharge before using again (
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6.2.1).
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6.2.3).
The next time the machine is used, check that there are no fuel leaks
from the tubes or carburettor.
5.4.14 Card protection device
The electronic card has a self-resetting protector which breaks the
circuit if there is a fault in the electrical system. It results in the stop-
ping of the engine and an audible signal which can only be stopped
by removing the key.
The circuit automatically resets after a few seconds but the cause of
the fault should be ascertained and dealt with to avoid re-activating
the protection device.
IMPORTANT
To avoid activating the protection device:
– do not reverse the leads on the battery terminals;
– do not use the machine without its battery or damage may be
caused to the charging regulator;
– be careful not to cause short-circuits.
5.5 USING ON SLOPING GROUND
Only mowing in any case on the maximum gradients already men-
tioned (max 10° - 17%), lawns on a slope have to be mowed moving
up and down and never across them, taking great care when chang-
ing direction that the highest wheels do not hit obstacles (such as
stones, branches, roots, etc.) that may cause the machine to slide
sideways, tip over or otherwise cause loss of control.
max 10˚(17%)
DANGER!
REDUCE SPEED BEFORE ANY CHANGE OF
DIRECTION ON SLOPES, and always engage the parking
brake before leaving the machine stopped and unattended.
WARNING!
Take care when beginning forward move-
ment on sloping ground to prevent the risk of tipping up.
Reduce the forward speed before going on a slope, particu-
larly downhill.
DANGER!
Never use reverse to reduce speed going
downhill. control of the machine may be lost, particularly on
slippery surfaces.
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DANGER!
Never ride the machine on slopes in neu-
tral gear or with the clutch out! Always engage a low gear
before leaving the machine stopped and unattended.
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Go down slopes without touching the pedal (
advantage of the braking effect of the hydrostatic drive when the
transmission is not engaged.
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