Honda GCV135 Problem Solving And Maintenance Manual page 4

Engine Model: Honda GCV135
16. Do not put your hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
17. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running.
18. Stop the engine and disconnect the sparkplug wire:
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Before carrying out any work underneath the cutting deck or before
unclogging the chute;
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Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower;
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After striking a foreign object – inspect the lawnmower for damage and
make repairs before restarting and operating the lawnmower;
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If the lawnmower begins to abnormally vibrate (immediately look for the
cause of the vibrations and take for necessary controls to a specialist
centre).
19. Stop the engine:
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Whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended – remove the key from
models with electric starters;
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Before refuelling;
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Every time you remove or replace the grass-catcher;
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Before adjusting the grass cutting height.
20. Reduce the throttle before turning off the engine and (if fitted) turn the fuel off
when you have finished mowing following the instructions in the engine
handbook.
21. When mowing, always keep a safe distance from the rotating blade. The
distance is the length of the handle.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition. Regular maintenance is essential for safety and performance.
2. Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where vapour
may reach a flame or a spark or a source of extreme heat.
3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosed space.
4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, exhaust silencer, battery
compartment and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive
grease. Do not leave containers with grass cuttings in rooms.
5. Check the stone-guard and the grass-catcher frequently for wear and
deterioration.
6. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors and when the
engine is cool.
7. Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the blade.
8. Keep the blade balanced during sharpening. All operations on the blade
(dismantling, sharpening, remounting balancing, and/or replacing) require a
certain familiarity and special tools. For safety reasons, these jobs are best
carried out at a specialized centred.
9. For safety reasons, never use the machine when it has worn or damaged
parts. Parts are to be replaced and not repaired. Use genuine spare parts.
Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the equipment and impair
your safety.
TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING:
1. Whenever the machine is to be handled, raised, transported or tilted you must:
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