Starting And Stopping The Engine; Operating Hints And Tips - Honda HRX476C Owner's Manual

STARTING AND
STOPPING THE
ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
CAUTION:
• Do not start the engine with the cutting-means control lever or the
drive clutch lever engaged.
[A]
FAST
For restarting
a hot engine
and for mowing.
All models:
1. Turn the fuel valve [1] to the ON
(open) position.
HYE, VYE, QYEJ types:
2. Place the throttle lever [2] in
"FAST" position [A].
[2]
[A]
VKE type:
3. Keep the cutting-means
brake lever [3] held firmly
against the handle when
starting the engine.
All models:
4. Pull the starter [4] slowly
until a resistance is felt;
then pull sharply.
NOTE:
• Do not let the starter spring
back suddenly on its own;
guide it back slowly.
• To adjust the engine speed
when the lawnmower is running, the throttle lever can be set
anywhere between the "FAST" position [A] and "SLOW"
position [B]. (HYE, VYE, QYEJ types)
However, the best results are obtained in the "FAST" position [A].
HYE, VYE, QYEJ types:
The engine may stall if the lever is in the "SLOW" position [B] when
the cutting-means control is engaged.
To facilitate starting, place the lawnmower on a flat surface where
the grass is not long.
NOTE: To ensure easy restarting and maximum performance from
the Auto Choke System, start mowing as soon as the engine starts
and allow the engine to run for at least 3 minutes before stopping
the engine.
[B] [C]
SLOW STOP
Selects engine Stops engine
idling speed.
(Rotostop models).
[A]
[2]
[3]
[4]
STOPPING THE ENGINE
HYE, VYE, QYEJ types:
1. Move the throttle lever to the
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"STOP" position [C].
VKE type:
1. Release the cutting-means brake lever.
All models:
2. Turn the fuel valve [5] to the OFF
(close) position.
FLOODED ENGINE
If the engine still refuses to start after several
pulls on the starter, the engine may be flooded.
To clear a flooded engine:
1. Place the throttle lever in "STOP" position [C] (HYE, VYE, QYEJ
types).
2. Remove and dry the spark plug. For refitting the spark plug,
refer to "CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG"
3. Place the throttle lever in "FAST" position [A] and repeat the
operations previously mentioned under the heading
"STARTING THE ENGINE".
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OPERATING HINTS AND TIPS

USING THE LAWNMOWER AT HIGH ALTITUDES
At high altitudes, the standard fuel/air mixture in the carburetor is much
too rich: this will reduce performance and increase fuel consumption.
It is possible to improve the high altitude performance by fitting the
carburetor with a smaller diameter jet and by adjusting the pilot
screw. If you use your lawnmower at an altitude of more than 1500
meters above sea level, we recommend that you have these
modifications made by your authorized Honda dealer.
Even with the appropriate modifications made to the carburetor,
engine power will be reduced by about 3.5% for every 300 meters
of altitude. However, the altitude will have a much greater effect on
power if these modifications are not carried out.
CAUTION:
• Running the lawnmower at an altitude less than that for which the
carburetor is adjusted may cause overheating and seriously
damage the engine, due to the gas/air mixture being far too weak.
Take special care when mowing on uneven or irregular ground.
The lawnmower may tip over and cutting means may throw out
objects which were hidden.
Keep the 4 wheels firmly on the ground.
Control the direction of the lawnmower using the handle and not by
exerting pressure on the cutting-means enclosure with your foot.
CAUTION:
• When mowing around an obstacle, be careful that the cutting means
does not hit it. Never push the lawnmower directly over an object.
• When mowing an uneven area, do not let yourself be pulled along by
the lawnmower. Hold the handle firmly and control its movements.
NOTE: If the lawnmower speed becomes too slow when mowing on
a slope, move the shift lever (HYE type) slightly towards the "FAST"
position [A].
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