Honda HR195PDA Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3 Operating and the safety lawn mower dealer. All Rights Reserved of Honda HR195PDA is based on the latest Honda Power Equipment notice and without without written permission. requirements with spark arresters.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS l.SAFETY ” .“.“. ‘Safety ,Label Locations .. ,;Safety Information : lmportant’M.essage 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 3.CONTROLS Fuel Va!ve ... Throttle Lever .Brake Lever ... Flywheel Cutting Height Adjustment 4:“ATTACH’MENTS 5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK. Blade Grass Bag ... Optional Attachments Engine Oil ... Fuel...16 Air Cleaner Cutting...
  • Page 5 7. MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 8. TRANSPORTING 9. MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Engine Oil Change. Air Cleaner Service Spark Plug Service Spark Arrester Flywheel Brake Cable Adjustment Throttle Cable Adjustment Carburetor Adjustment. Grass Bag Cleaning Blade Removal STORAGE Preparation for Storage Storage Removal from Storage 11.
  • Page 6: L.safety

    1. SAFETY Read all safety instructions UNDER NORMAL USAGE, THIS BAG MATERIAL IS SUBJECT TO DETERIORATION AND WEAR, AND SHOULD BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY FOR BAG REPLACEMENT. THIS BAG CONFORMS TO A.N.S.I. STANDARD 871.1, ANY REPLACEMENT MUST MEET THIS STANDARD. before operating the mower.
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION For your safety and the safety precautions: Operator Responsibility Know how to stop the engine the use of all controls. Be sure that anyone instruction. Allowing without proper instruction Wear long pants and protective barefoot or wearing Keep all persons and pets away from the mowing Blade Hazards The blade is sharp, and it ttirns at high speed.
  • Page 8 Dry grass and leaves are flammable. Always empty the grass bag when you’ve full. Stored lawn clippings Honda HR195PDA It is illegal in some areas to operate spark arrester. Check local laws and regulations. is available from authorized The engine and exhaust hot for a while after stopping.
  • Page 9: Lmportant'm.essage To' Parents

    Another, tougher question MATURITY AND RESPONSIBILITY young person think through Anyone who takes unnecessary this lawn mower. If you decide that your CAREFULLY READ THE OWNER’S you both understand all instructions wears sturdy shoes and other protective the mower.
  • Page 10: Component Identification

    2. COMPONENT IDkNTIFICATION FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER HANDLEBAR THROTTLE LEVER ISCHARGE GUARD FUEL TANK CAP CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER TTING HEIGHT JUSTMENT LEVER OIL FILLER CAP ‘CUTTER DECK OIL DRAIN BOL: MUFFLER...
  • Page 11: Identification

    CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER SPARK PLUG CAP Record the frame and engine serial numbers 1 serial numbers when ordering inquiries (see page .51). Frame serial number: Engine serial number: 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ’ D \ -u’., RECOIL STARTER GRlq ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER FUEL VALVE W’...
  • Page 12: Fuel Va!Ve

    3. CONTROLS FUEL VALVE The fuel valve opens and closes the connection between the fuel tank and the carburetor. The fuel valve must position for the engine When the mower is not in use, turn the fuel valve. to the OFF position prevent the poss’ibility...
  • Page 13: Height Adjustment Levers

    CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The blade can cause serious injury. Stop the engine before adjusting cutting height. There are six cutting 3/4 in (2.0 cm), 1-l /4 in (3.2 cm), l-3/4 in (4.4 cm), 2-l /4 in (5.5 cm), 2-5/8 (6.6 cm), and 3 in (7.7 cm). These are approximate actual height...
  • Page 14: Attachments

    4. ATTACHMENTS Honda HR195PDA mowers equipment. You can operate !the mower with the grass bag (or optional shell grass catcher) installed bag removed (or optional the grass c!ippings on the lawn. When attachments guard automatically closes to protect thrown by the blade.
  • Page 15: Pre-Operation Check

    A worn or damaged blade can cause serious injury. Always inspect the blade before using the mower. When the blade needs sharpening an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer, Or, if you have a torque wrench, can remove and install the blade yourself Blade sharpening: To avoid weakening...
  • Page 16: Grass Bag

    5. PRE-OPERATION /CHECK GRASS BAG Check that the grass bag is in good condition A clogged grass bag will not collect cleaning, wash it with use; a wet bag will clog quickly. The grass bag wears during normal use and will eventually If you operate the.
  • Page 17: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped surface. 1. Remove the oil filler cap, and’ wipe the dipstick 2. Insert the dipstick 3. Check the oil level shown upper level with rTiFiEq Running the engine with a low oil level will cause engine damage.
  • Page 18: Fuel

    5. PRE-OPERATION bHECK FUEL Fuel tank capacity: 0.26 US gal (1.0 P) Remove the filler cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Refuel carefully fuel in the filler neck. Gasoline. is extremely explode, causing serious injury or death.
  • Page 19 Occasionally you may hear light “spark noise) while.operating If spark knock or pinging change brands of gasoline. If spark’knock Honda lawn mower dealer. f-xEEq Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause engine damage. NOTE: Running the engine with persistent misuse, and the Distributor’s...
  • Page 20: Air Cleaner

    5. PRE-OPERATION bHECK AIR CLEANER Check that the air filter is clean and in good condition. restrict air flow to the carburetor, air filter will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing 1. Remove the cover screws, 2. Inspect the paper and foam elements either of the filter elements filter elements are dirty.
  • Page 21: Cutting Height

    5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK ‘CUTTING HEIGHT Check the cutting height settings, and make any necessary adjustments (see page 11). Set all four adjusting levers to the same cutting height Dosition. The blade can cause serious injury. Stop the engine before adjusting cutting height. ADJUSTING LEVERS...
  • Page 22: Operation

    6. OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE If you run the engine is confined, or even partially the air can become contaminated a dangerous amount of exhaust sonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness may lead to death.
  • Page 23 3. Push the flywheel brake lever forward 4. Pull the starter grip lightly the engine starts, return the starter Continue to hold the flywheel the engine will stop if you release the lever. NOTE: The blade turns when you operate the starter. It is easiest to start the engine in a clear or mowed and hold it against...
  • Page 24: Clearing A Flooded Engine

    6. OPERATION 5. When the engine warms up, move the throttle lever away CHOKE’ position. FAST ( @ 1 position or in SLOW ( C, idling. NOTE: If restarting in the CHOKE position, throttle’ lever’away soon as the engine CLEARING ‘A FLOODED ENGINE If the engine won’t the engine...
  • Page 25: Mower Operation

    MOWER OPERATION For best grass cutting performance, and to avoid stalling the engine, always mow with the throttle lever in the FAST ( G Release the flywheel stop engine reaching areas with stones, landscaping Objects hit by the blade can be thrown with great force.
  • Page 26 6. OPERATION If the mower tilts or overturns, that will increase the risk of injury from blade contact and from thrown objects and debris. For your safety, keep all four wheels on the ground, and be careful not to lose your footing and your Keep a firm grip on the handlebar, very careful when mowing up and down.
  • Page 27: Stopping The Engine

    STOPPING THE ENGINE Release the flywheel When the mower is not in use, turn the fuel valve to the OFF position to prevent the possibility of carburetor leakage. Gasoline is extremely explode, causing injury or death. Turn the.fuel valve to the OFF position when the mower is not in use.
  • Page 28: High Altitude Operation

    High altitude performance main fuel jet in the carburetor operate the mower at altitudes an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer perform this carburetor Even with carburetor modification, for each 1,000 foot increase will be greater than this if no carburetor engine...
  • Page 29: Mowing Recommendations

    As a general rule, do not cut off more than a third of the total height grass in one mowing. is allowed to recover between lawn mower will work better and will leave a better For good mowing conditions, should...
  • Page 30 7. MOWING RECOMl/ilENDATIONS For best results, start edges of the lawn, and work toward the center in a clockwise If you use the standard the optional hard-shell a clockwise mowing at the outer edges of. the lawn, give the best bagging leaving the least amount on the lawn.
  • Page 31 If the grass is not very thick wheels close to the swath If the grass is very thick or tall, cutting engine, clog the cutter deck, and cause poor bagging or tall grass, cut a narrower necessary, mow twice; For best grass cutting Always use the FAST (G engine running...
  • Page 32: Transporting

    8. TRANSPORTING The engine and exhaust system become hot during operation and remain hot for a while after stopping. Contact with hot engine components can cause burns and can ignite some materials. Avoid touching the engine or exhaust engine has stopped. Allow Before Loading .
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    NOTE: f 1) Service more frequently .^. -. IZj I hese Items should be serviced by an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically (3) For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.
  • Page 34: Engine Oil Change

    9. MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL CHANGE Engine oil capacity: 0.63 US ,qt (0.6 PI Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete 1. Place a suitable container NOTE: Check to be sure the drain hole in the cutter If necessary, remove grass and debris from the cutter 2.
  • Page 35 3. Install the oil drain bolt and tighten it securely. 4. Fill with the recommended page 15) to the upper level on the dipstick. Do not overfill. 5. Install the filler cap/dipstick. 6. Wipe the cutter deck drain channel clean to reduce dirt build-up the mower is used.
  • Page 36: Air Cleaner Service

    9. MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER SERVICE A dirty air filter will performance. If you operate the mower in very dusty areas, clean the air filter more often than specified NoTlCE 1 Operating the engine with no air filter, or a damaged air filter, will cause rapid engine wear.
  • Page 37 COVER SCREWS .-------Q AIR CLEANER COVER 9. MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT AIR FILTER FOAM ELEMENT I -%f/--- AIR CLEANER HOUSING...
  • Page 38: Spark Plug Service

    9. MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG SERVICE Recommended spark plugs: $lGK BPR5ES r-GET-l Spark plugs of the wrong damage. l%r good performance, deposits. 1. Disconnect the spark plug cap, and remove any dir-t from around the spark plug area. Touching the engine or exhaust system while hot can cause burns.
  • Page 39: Spark Arrester Maintenance (Optional Equipment)

    SPARK ARRESTER MAINTENANCE The spark arrester must be serviced as designed. Touching burns. Let the engine 1. Remove the two nuts from the muffler 2. Remove the muffler 3. Remove the spark arrester 4. Check for carbon deposits on the spark arrester and the exhaust carbon deposits away.
  • Page 40: Flywheel Brake Cable Adjustment

    Hold the lever forward should stop quickly; properly, and lever free play is correctly authorized Honda lawn mower 3/16-3/B (5-10 mm). loosen the lock nuts with up or down as required. and start the engine. If the flywheel...
  • Page 41: Throttle Cable Adjustment

    THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT 1. ‘When the throttle lever is moved to the CHOKE position, choke arm should move all the way counterclockwise, Push the choke arm with will go. THROTTLE 2. If adjustment is necessary, the throttle control cable lock nuts with a 10 mm wrench, adjuster required.
  • Page 42: Carburetor Adjustment

    9. MAINTENANCE CARBURETOR ADJUSTMEN+ Start the engine outdoors, temperature. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consci&sness may lead to death. To keep exhaust gas from building up, provide adequate ventilation. Set the throttle lever in the SLOW (c)I ‘3.
  • Page 43: Grass Bag Cleaning And Replacement

    GRASS RAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT When the bag needs cleaning, dry completely before use; a wet grass bag will clog quickly. Replace a frayed, torn, or deteriorated its equivalent. BAG REMOVAL Unclip the plastic edges of the bag, and remove the bag from the frame. BAG INSTALLATION 1.
  • Page 44: Blade Removal And Installation

    9. MAINTENANCE B’LADE REMOVAL AND INS+ALLATION When the blade needs sharpening an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer. Or, if you have a torque wrench, can remove and install the blade yourself. hands. Blade sharpening: To reduce the possibility imbalance or poor cutting...
  • Page 45 (rear edges turn upward; If the blade is installed upside down, cut properly. designed for this application any other bolts. when tightening the bolts. If you do not have a torque Honda lawn mower ft-lb (5.0-6.0 TORQUE BLADE BLAbE BOLTS 9. MAINTENANCE area.
  • Page 46: Storage

    IO. STORAGE Preparation for Storage When the mower will not be used for one. month preparation will he@ to preve,nt rust and corrosion, start the engine when 1. Clean all surfaces of the mower, deck. Wear heavy gloves to protect NOTE: Before cleaning rest the mower on its right side, so the carburetor and fuel leakage may result if the mower is placed with the carburetor...
  • Page 47 4. For prolonged storage, For storage of 1 or 2 months: For storage of 1 or 2 months, air in the tank will promote fuel oxidation fuel that may cause hard starting. passages, requiring NOTE: The Distributor’s damage or engine performance preparation.
  • Page 48: Storage

    10. STORAGE For storage of more than 2 bnonths (continued): d. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel valve, ‘and drain the fuel tank into an approved gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode, causing serious injury or death. Use extreme care when handling gasoline.
  • Page 49: Removal From Storage

    Cover the mower to keep out dust. NOTE: Plastic sheets should under the covers, promoting Removal from Storage Check all items described in the PRE-OPERATION CHECK section of this manual (pages 13-19). NOTE: Fill the fuel tank with for refueling, be sure that it contains and deteriorates over time, resulting...
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    11. TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE 1. Check control Fuel valve OFF. positions. Throttle lever in wrong position. 2. Check fuel. Out of fuel. Bad fuel; mower stored without treating or draining gasoline, or refueled with bad gas. 3. Remove and inspect Spark plug faulty, fouled, or spark plug.
  • Page 51 GRASS CUTTING POOR CUT QUALITY OR POOR CUTTING PERFORMANCE 1. Check that throttle Engine speed is too slow to lever is in FAST cut well. f 6) 1 position. 2. Reduce forward Mower is moving too fast for speed. lawn conditions. 3.
  • Page 52: Specifications

    12. SPECIFICATIONS; MOWER MODELS HR195PDA: DIMENSIONS Overall Lenath Width at cutter deck Overall Height Dry Weight Grass Bag Capacity Cutting Width Cutting Height (adjustable) ENGINE Engine Model Engine Type Displacement Bore and Stroke Ignition System Ignition Timing Idle Speed Fuel Tank Capacity...
  • Page 53: Warranty Service

    Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill warranty details are explained any problems concerning department. If you have a warranty satisfaction, we suggest Discuss your problem with a member of the dealership complaints can be quickly been reviewed dealership or the General If your problem still has not been resolved Power Equipment...
  • Page 54 When you write or call, please provide the following information: • Model and serial numbers • Name of the dealer who sold the Honda power equipment to you • Name and address of the dealer who services your equipment •...

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