Honda hf2622 Original Instruction page 22

Access for making this adjustment
is by taking off the inspection hatch
on the tunnel beneath the seat.
Loosen the nut (1) which holds the
bracket (2) and turn the nut (3) un-
til the length of the spring is:
HF2•••SB•
A = 47,5 - 49,5 mm
HF2•••HM• HF2•••HT•
B = 45 - 47 mm
measured inside the washers. When the adjustment has been made,
tighten the nut (1).
IMPORTANT
Do not screw below these levels to avoid overlo-
ading the brake unit.
WARNING!
If the brake still does not work properly even
after this adjustment, immediately contact your Dealer . DO
NOT ATTEMPT OTHER WORK ON THE BRAKE THAN DE-
SCRIBED HERE.
6.3.5 Adjusting the tension of the drive belt
If you should notice that forward
drive power has dropped, it will be
necessary to adjust the tension of
stretcher's spring to return to top
operational conditions.
Access for making this adjustment
is by taking off the inspection hatch
on the tunnel beneath the seat.
Loosen the locking nuts (2) and
tighten or loosen the screw (1) as
much as necessary for a length
«A» of the spring (3) of:
HF2315SB•
A = 129 - 131 mm
measured to the outside of the end of the spring. When the adjust-
ment has been made, tighten the nuts (2).
NOTE
When replacing the belt, take great care when
using for the first few times as engagement may be sudden until
the belt is sufficiently run in.
6.3.6 Adjusting the grass catcher pawl spring
If the grass catcher tends to move
around or open when operating on
uneven ground, or if it is difficult
to hook on after emptying it, it is
necessary to adjust the spring ten-
sion (1)
Change the hooking point by us-
ing one of the holes (2) until the
required result is achieved.
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B B
A
HF2•••H♦•
A = 109 - 111 mm
6.4 DISMANTLING AND REPLACEMENT
6.4.1 Oil engine
Drain the oil when the engine is cold.
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Remove the filler cap with the dipstick and place a sheet of card-
board or something similar under the drain tube to prevent the oil
from dripping onto the machine's chassis.
Unscrew plug (1); when refitting the plug take care over the position
of the inner gasket.
Fill with the recommended oil until the upper limit of the dipstick is
reached ( 5.3.3). Screw the dipstick cap back on.
6.4.2 Oil filter change (only
1. Drain the engine oil (
2. Remove the oil filter (1) with a filter wrench (2) and let the remain-
ing oil drain out. Discard the oil filter.
3. Clean the filter base (3).
4. Coat the new O-ring (4) on the new filter with clean engine oil.
5. Install the new oil filter on the filter base and tighten it by hand until
the O-ring seats against the filter base.
6. Tighten the oil filter to the specified torque (12 Nm - 1.20 kgm).
IMPORTANT
Use only a Honda genuine oil filter or a filter of
equivalent quality specified for your model. Using the wrong
Honda filter or a non-Honda filter which is not of equivalent quality
may cause engine damage.
7. Pour the specified amount of recommended oil into the engine.
Start the engine and check the filter for leaks.
8. Stop the engine and recheck the oil level. If necessary, add oil to
bring it up to the proper level.
NOTE
Ask your authorized Honda dealer for advice on
the filter wrench (special tool).
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6.4.1).
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