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6. MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning, maintenance or repair work,
take out the ignition key and read the relevant instructions.
Wear suitable clothing and strong gloves.
Never get rid of used oil, fuel or other pollutants
in unauthorised places!
ACCESS TO MECHANICAL PARTS
Lift the engine cover (1) to access
the engine and mechanical parts
below it.
To do so:
– put the machine on level gro -
und, bring the cutting deck into
the highest position and put
blocks (2) of around 65 - 70 mm
beneath the edge to hold up the
deck during the following sta -
ges.
For mechanical
drive models:
– engage the parking brake;
For hydrostatic
drive models:
– put the drive release lever
into the «ENGAGED» posi-
tion (see chap. 4, n° 23),
since it is necessary for the
parking brake to be disen-
gaged to ensure that the
speed change lever has
enough movement;
– remove the grass-catcher or
sto ne-guard;
– unscrew the knob on the lever
(3) and put the lever into neutral
«N» ( mechanical drive mo -
dels), or in «R» ( hydrostatic
drive models);
– open the access hatch (4) and
unscrew the nut (5) with a 13
mm spanner;
– release the lever (6) so that the
deck rests on the blocks and
keep the lever moved sideways
so that it is not in any of the
notches. Hold the base of the
seat (7) and tip the cover back.
IMPORTANT
WARNING!
On closing:
– check that the collector channel (8) is properly fitted onto its sup-
port (9) and resting on the guide as shown by the arrow (12);
– put the lever (3) into the «R» position and lower the cover (1) to
the height of the levers (3) and (6);
– first put the lever (6) into its housing followed by lever (3). Lower
the cover in line with the fastening screw (5).
When the cover (1) has been lowered check
that the channel exit (8) is correctly lined up with the open-
ing in the rear plate (10) and that it is resting on the support
(11). The support (9) must never be removed or tampered
with. What above mentioned is very important. If grass cut-
tings get into the engine area, its performance can be seri-
ously impaired.
Then:
– fully tighten the fixing nut (5);
– put the lever (6) into the notch at position «7»;
– take the blocks (2) away, and reassemble the knob on the lever
(3) and the access hatch (4).
ENGINE
The purpose of the maintenance schedule and adjustment is to keep
the engine in the best operating condition. Inspect or service as
scheduled in the table below.
Shut off the engine before performing any
maintenance. If the engine must be run, make sure the area
is well ventilated. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas; exposure can cause loss of consciousness
and may lead to death.
Use only genuine Honda parts or their equiva-
lent. The use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent
quality may damage the engine.
OIL CHANGE
Drain the oil while the engine is
still warm to assure rapid and com-
plete draining.
1. Remove the oil filler cap (1) and
drain plug (2) to drain the oil.
When refitting the plug (2),
carefully re-position the seal.
2. Refill with the recommended oil
(see page 18) and check the oil
level.
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY: 1.1 liters
Wash your hands with soap and
water after handling used oil.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner
that is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take it
in a sealed container to your local service station for reclamation.
Do not throw it in the trash, pour it on the ground, or down a drain.
NOTE
WARNING!
IMPORTANT
WARNING!
