Starting And Stopping The Engine; Mowing Precautions; Frequency Of Use; Starting The Engine - Honda HRN536C Operator'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.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE

MOWING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the mower for the first time, please review SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS (page 2) and PREPARATION AND CHECKS BEFORE USE
(page 4).
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 16) for additional information regarding fuel
deterioration.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON (open) position (page 9).
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.
8 EN
SHUTTER DOOR
(fully open)
A1
SAFETY
[1]
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.

OPERATING HINTS AND TIPS

USING THE LAWNMOWER AT HIGH ALTITUDES

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 an authorized 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.
NOTICE
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.
STOP
FAST


OFF
[1]