Operation; Safe Mowing Practices - Honda HRN216VYU Owner's Manual

Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown
above may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system.
Engine damage or performance problems that result from using a fuel
with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above
are not covered under warranty.
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Petrol is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be
burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Stop the engine and let cool before refueling.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Refuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
NOTICE
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
(more than 4 weeks before next use), refer to "AVOIDING
FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS" on
fuel deterioration.
1. Turn engine off and let cool before refueling.
2. Remove the fuel tank cap.
3. Add fuel into the neck of the fuel tank to the UPPER LIMIT line
(Approx. 53 mm from the top of the fuel filler neck). Do not
overfill. Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
4. Tighten the fuel tank cap until it clicks.
Move the mower at least 3 metres away from the fueling source
and site before starting the engine.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel
when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not
covered by the LIMITED WARRANTY
WARNING
page 19 for information regarding
53 mm
UPPER
LIMIT
(page 23).

OPERATION

For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed
area, such as a garage. Your mower's exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide petrol, which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area
and cause illness or death.
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Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide petrol that can
build up to dangerous levels in closed areas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness or
death.
Never run the lawn mower in a closed, or even partially closed
area where people may be present.

Safe Mowing Practices

Most injuries and property damage with walk-behind mowers can be
prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the
mower. The most common hazards are discussed below, along with
the best way to protect yourself and others.
General
Never cut grass while walking backwards.
Operate the mower only in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes
(carbon monoxide) can collect.
Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating.
Do not operate the mower after consuming alcohol or drugs.
Avoid Rotating Blades
Rotating blades can cause serious cuts and even amputate fingers,
hands, toes, or feet. Keep away from the mower deck whenever the
engine is running. If you need to adjust the cutting height or work
around the deck for any other reason, always shut off the engine.
Wear heavy gloves and disconnect the spark plug cap when you need
to clean the mower deck or handle the blades.
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The blades are sharp and spin at high speed. If you come in
contact with a spinning blade, it will cut you severely and can
amputate fingers and toes.
• Wear protective footwear.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the mower deck while
the engine is running.
• Stop the engine before performing any adjustment,
inspection, or maintenance.
Clear Mowing Area
Mower blades can throw rocks and other objects with enough force to
cause serious injury. Before mowing, make sure the lawn is clear of
sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris. They could be thrown by the
blades. Never operate the blades over gravel.
NOTICE
Striking objects (such as solid rocks, tree stumps, and exposed roots)
with the spinning blades can cause severe engine damage. The
LIMITED WARRANTY (page
accidental impact collision.
WARNING
DANGER
23) does not cover parts damaged by
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