Operation; Mowing Precautions; Starting The Engine; Stopping The Engine - Honda HRN536CVKEA Owner's Manual

Catching or Rear Discharge
Release the lock  and then move the Clip Director lever into the
CATCH position .


CLIP DIRECTOR LEVER
AND COVER ASSEMBLY
To discharge clippings to
the rear, remove the
grass catcher and leave
the Clip Director lever in
the CATCH position.
Are You Ready to Mow?
Be sure to wear protective clothing. Long pants and eye protection
can lower your risk of injury from thrown objects. Wear footwear that
protects your feet and won't let you slip if you mow on slopes or
uneven ground.

OPERATION

MOWING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the mower for the first time, please review SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS (page 2) and PRE-OPERATION CHECKS (page 6).
Even if you have operated other mowers, take the time to become
familiar with how this mower works, and practice in a safe area until
you build up your skills.
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 gas that can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and
cause illness or death.
FREQUENCY OF USE
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
(more than 4 weeks before next use) please refer to the Fuel section
of the STORAGE chapter (page 15) for additional information
regarding fuel deterioration.
SHUTTER DOOR
(fully open)
ENGLISH
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too
rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A
very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications
to the carburetor. If you always operate your mower at altitudes above
610 meters, have a Honda dealer perform this carburetor
modification.
Even with carburetor modification, engine power will decrease about
3.5% for each 300 meter increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on
power will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made.
When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation,
the air-fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use. Operation at
altitudes below 610 meters with a modified carburetor may cause the
engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage. For use at
low altitudes, have your authorized Honda dealer return the
carburetor to original factory specifications.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON (open) position (page 5).
2. VKEA Type:
Pull back on the cutting-means
control lever [1] and hold it
against the handlebar.
The lever must be against the
handlebar to start the engine.
The cutting means start to
rotate when the lever is against
the handlebar and the recoil starter grip is pulled.
VYEA Type:
Move the throttle lever to FAST
position.
3. Pull the starter grip lightly until
you feel resistance, then pull
briskly. Return the starter grip
gently.
VKEA Type: Continue to hold
the cutting-means control lever
against the handlebar; the
engine stops when the cutting-means control lever is released.
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 three minutes before stopping the
engine.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. VKEA Type: Release the cutting-means control lever to stop the
engine and cutting means rotation.
VYEA Type: Release the cutting-means control lever to stop the
cutting means rotation, and then move the throttle lever to the
STOP position.
2. When the mower is not in use, turn
the fuel valve [1] to the OFF position.
3. If your equipment will not be used for
3 to 4 weeks, we recommend
running the engine's carburetor out
of fuel. You can do this by leaving the
fuel valve OFF, restarting the engine
and running it out of fuel. See
"STORAGE" on page 15 for periods
of inactivity that exceed 4 weeks.
[1]
STOP
FAST
F
C
OFF
[1]
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