Honda GCV135 Problem Solving And Maintenance Manual page 3

Engine Model: Honda GCV135
the engine is switched off.
PREPARATION:
1. While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers. Do not
operate the equipment when bare foot or wearing open sandals. Avoid
loose clothing that may snag on moving parts.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all
objects which may be thrown by the machine or damage the cutter assembly and
the engine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc).
3. WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly inflammable:
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Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose;
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Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only – do not smoke while
refuelling or whenever handling the fuel;
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Add fuel before starting the engine – never remove the cap of the fuel
tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot;
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If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine
away from the area of the spillage and avoid creating any source of
ignition until the fuel has evaporated and the vapour has dispersed;
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Replace all fuel tanks' and retainers' caps securely.
4. Substitute faulty silencers. Never use the machine without a silencer.
5. Before use, always inspect the machine, especially the condition of the
blades, and check that the screws and cutting assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and screws in sets to preserve
balance.
6. Before mowing, attach the discharge opening guards (grass-catcher or stone-
guard).
OPERATION:
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
2. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3. If possible avoid operating the equipment on wet grass.
4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
5. Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled along by the lawnmower.
6. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
8. Do not mow on slopes of more than 20 degrees.
9. Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawnmower towards you.
10. Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the
area to be mown.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices,
such as the stone-guard and/or grass-catcher, in place.
12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-rev the engine.
13. On power-driven models, disengage the drive clutch before starting the engine.
14. Start the engine carefully, following the instructions and keeping feet well away
from the blade.
15. Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine. Start the engine on a flat
surface that is free of obstacles and tall grass.
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