Controls; Fuel Valve; Cutting-Mean Control System; Smart Drive Control - Honda HRN536CVKEA Owner's Manual

CONTROLS

FUEL VALVE

OPEN
The fuel valve [1]
opens and closes the
connection between
the fuel tank and the
carburetor.

CUTTING-MEAN CONTROL SYSTEM

VKEA Type
The cutting-means control lever
[1] must be pulled back against
the handlebar to start and run
the engine. The cutting means
start to rotate when the lever is
pulled back against the
handlebar and the recoil starter
grip is pulled.
Continue to hold the cutting-means lever fully against the handlebar.
This will keep the engine and cutting means rotating smoothly and
prevent premature wear to the cutting-means control system.
Release the cutting-means control lever to stop the engine and stop
cutting means rotation whenever you need to leave the mower.
VYEA Type
To start cutting-means
rotation, make sure the
engine is running and the
throttle lever [1] is in the
FAST position.
1. Push down and hold the
®
Roto-Stop button [2].
2. Pull the cutting-means
control lever [3] quickly
against the handlebar
allowing the engine to
bring the cutting means
up to full speed. Then
release the Roto-Stop
button.
Continue to hold the cutting-means lever fully against the handlebar
to maintain cutting means rotation. The cutting-means control lever
must always be fully engaged or fully released. Do not partially
engage the lever.
Release the cutting-means control lever to stop cutting means
rotation. Always release the cutting-means control lever before
starting the engine to prevent the cutting means from rotating.
SMART DRIVE
CONTROL
With the engine running
and the cutting means
rotating, slowly push the
Smart Drive control to
propel the mower forward.
Ground speed will increase
as more pressure is applied
to the Smart Drive control. After maximum ground speed is obtained,
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To prevent thumb fatigue, hold
the Smart Drive control as shown.
applying additional pressure will not further increase ground speed.
Apply only enough pressure to achieve the desired speed.
Release the Smart Drive control to disengage the drive when mowing
around trees and other obstacles. Push the mower around obstacles
for better directional control.
Ground speed varies with terrain, grass height, slope, and grass
catcher weight. Moving the Smart Drive control allows you to maintain
the desired ground speed under constantly changing mowing
conditions.
Release the Smart Drive control to disengage (stop) the rear wheels.
Adjusting the Smart Drive Control
The Smart Drive control can be
adjusted up or down into any one of
five positions for operator comfort.
Do not attempt to adjust the position
of the Smart Drive control while the
mower is in motion.
Slide the multi-position adjuster [1] to
the left to unlock the control, move
the Smart Drive control up or down into the most comfortable position,
and then release the multi-position adjuster and allow it to engage.

THROTTLE LEVER

VYEA Type
For best cut quality, always mow
with the throttle lever in the FAST
position. When the cutting means
rotate at the preset fast speed,
they create a strong fan action that
lifts and cuts grass more
efficiently.
Do not try to increase the preset
FAST engine speed; the cutting means could fracture and come
apart.

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS

There are two cutting height adjustment levers found on the left-hand
side of the lawn mower. The lever [1] on the left front wheel adjusts
the height of both front wheels, and the lever [2] on the left rear wheel
adjusts the height for both rear wheels. Both levers can be adjusted to
one of seven settings. The actual height of cut grass will vary with
lawn and soil conditions.
Be sure the engine is not running when adjusting the cutting height.
Move the front and rear adjustment levers to the same position,
forward for tall grass and rearward for short grass.
To adjust the cutting height, move the rear cutting height adjustment
lever first. Grasp the handlebar and lift the mower up slightly, and
then pull the adjustment lever toward the wheel and move it into the
desired height. Adjust the front cutting height adjustment lever to
match the rear height setting.
If you are not sure what cutting height to select, start with a high
setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small
area. Then readjust the cutting height if necessary.
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