Smart Drive Cable Check/Adjustment; Transporting; Storage; Fuel - Honda HRR216K9VYA Owner's Manual

Smart Drive Cable Check/Adjustment

Cable Check
With the engine off, use the
multi-position adjuster to set the
Smart Drive control in its lowest
position (page 9).
Gradually push the Smart Drive
control down while pulling the lawn
mower backwards. The rear wheels
should lock up before the Smart
Drive paddles are straight up-and-down. If they don't, perform the
cable adjustment below.
Cable Adjustment
With the engine off, loosen the
adjuster jam nut.
Without pushing the Smart Drive
control, pull the lawn mower
backwards to check wheel
resistance.
If no wheel resistance exists, mark
the adjuster and TIGHTEN the
adjuster one turn at a time until the
wheels lock-up when pulling
rearward.
Turn the adjuster in the LOOSEN
direction 8 complete revolutions.
Tighten the jam nut to lock the
adjuster in place.
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ADJUSTER
JAM NUT
MARK
TIGHTEN
LOOSEN

TRANSPORTING

If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the
mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can
burn you and can ignite some materials.
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. This will prevent carburetor
flooding and reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
If installed, remove the grass bag.
If a suitable loading ramp is not available, two people should lift the
mower on and off the transport vehicle while holding the mower level.
Position the mower so all four wheels are on the bed of the transport
vehicle. Tie the mower down with rope or straps, and block the
wheels. Keep the tie-down rope or straps away from the controls,
adjustment levers, cables, and the carburetor.
Fold the handlebar so the mower will take up less space

STORAGE

Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower
trouble free and looking good. To help keep rust and corrosion from
impairing your lawn mower's function and appearance, and to make
the engine easier to start after storage, follow the instructions
described in this section to:
• Drain or treat the fuel
• Change the oil and coat the engine cylinder
• Clean the mower, engine, and grass bag
• Choose a storage location

Fuel

See "AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS" on
recommended procedures to avoid fuel related problems.
The DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY
cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting
from neglected storage preparation.

Oil

Change the engine oil (see page
Add oil in the engine cylinder to prevent rust.
1. Remove the spark plug
2. Pour a teaspoon (5 cc) of clean
engine oil into the cylinder to
keep it from rusting.
3. Pull the starter rope several times
to distribute the oil in the cylinder.
4. Reinstall the spark plug.
5. Pull the starter rope slowly until
resistance is felt, and then return
the starter grip gently. This will
close the valves so moisture
cannot enter the engine cylinder.
page 19
(page 21) does not
12).
(page 13).
OIL
SPARK
PLUG
HOLE
(page 15).
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