Honda HF2315 Operator's Manual page 12

Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp sponge using water
and detergent, taking care not to pu water on the engine, the electri-
cal parts or the electronic card located under the dashboard.
IMPORTANT Never use hose-nozzles or harsh detergents for
cleaning the body and engine!
For washing the inside of the cutting deck and the collector channel
the machine must be on firm ground with:
– the grass-catcher
or stone-guard fitted;
– the operator seated;
– the engine running;
– the transmission in neutral;
– the parking brake engaged;
– the blades engaged.
Connect a water hose to the pipe fittings (1) alternating, and run wa-
ter through for a few minutes each, with the blades turning.
When washing, the cutting deck should be fully lowered.
Then take off the grass-catcher, empty and rinse it, and then put it in
a position where it can dry quickly.
IMPORTANT To avoid impairing the efficient working of the
electromagnetic clutch:
– prevent the friction from coming into contact with oil;
– do not direct jets of high-pressure water directly onto the clutch
unit;
– do not clean the clutch with petrol.
5.4.12 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 (
Carefully remove any dry grass cuttings
WARNING!
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.
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Loosen the carburetor drain screw (2), and drain the fuel into an ap-
proved 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 cylin-
ders 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 (
The next time the machine is used, check that there are no fuel leaks
from the tubes or carburettor.
5.4.13 Card protection device
The electronic card has a self-resetting protector which breaks the cir-
cuit if there is a fault in the electrical system. It results in the stopping
of the engine and an audible signal which can only be stopped by re-
moving 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 mov-
ing up and down and never across them, taking great care when
changing 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%)
REDUCE SPEED BEFORE ANY CHANGE OF
DANGER!
DIRECTION ON SLOPES, and always engage the parking
brake before leaving the machine stopped and unattended.
Take care when beginning forward move-
WARNING!
ment on sloping ground to prevent the risk of tipping up.
Reduce the forward speed before going on a slope, particu-
larly downhill.
6.2.3).
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