Honda HRU19RPU Owner's Manual & Service Record Booklet page 16

To empty the grass catcher:
Stop the engine.
Lift the discharge guard and grasp the top handle of the catcher. Lift and pull back
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to remove the catcher. Empty contents.
Check and clear the catcher. Also check the rear housing chute for blockages,
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particularly if grass is damp. Disconnect the spark plug cap and clean if necessary.
Cleaning
To maintain cutting performance and reduce fire hazard, the mower should be cleaned on
completion of each mowing operation.
CAUTION: Do not hose the engine and its components.
To clear the underside of the mower base (all models), direct water through the flushing
port with a garden hose while the engine is running at idle (see below). Be sure to clean
out the catcher, particularly the vents on top of the catcher.
Do not place hands or feet under cutter deck at any time while engine
! WARNING
is running. Do not tilt the mower while the engine is running.
Operational Procedures
19" MODELS - HRU19RPU, HRU19DPU,
HRU196PU, HRU196DPU, HRU197PU,
HRU197DPU
FLUSHING PORT
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WATER HOSE