Honda HR194PXA, HR194SXA Owner's Manual

The HR194 meets CPSC blade safety requirement for walkbehind rotary power mowers.

This manual covers operation and maintenance of the HONDA ROTARY MOWER HR194.

All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. Any powered product can be a potential source of danger if misused or improperly maintained.

Pay particular attention to statements preceded by the following words:

Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed.

NOTE: Gives helpful information.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the mower and should remain with the mower if it is sold.

Thank you for purchasing a Honda Lawn Mower. If any problems occur, or if there are any questions concerning the mower, consult an authorized HONDA dealer. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

* The Honda rotary mower is designed to give wfe and depettdable service if operrlretl accorvli~~g lo

instructions and ittrended use: tnowing (cu ttittg) grass, attd baggittg cut grass wltett eqtripltetl witIt rl~c grass bag. Any other use could be dangerous.

* Read and utzdersrattd the Owner’s Mattual before operating the mower. Failure 10 do so could resrrll irt

personal injury or equipment damage.

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GENERAL SAFETY

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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

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CONTROLS.. .............................................................

OPERATION ..............................................................

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TRANSPORTING/STORAGE

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MAINTENANCE ........................

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY SERVICE

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GENERAL SAFETY

* Kmw Itow lo stop rite ettgitte qrtick1.v attd rtttder-

sratrd operatiott of all rite cortrrols. Never perttrit atij’otie 10 operate rite ttiower witiiorct proper itis~txctioti.

* The reur slticgld is for your protecriott; keep it it1

pkuce ut all rittles.

* Tire bludc is sharp attd dattgerous. Never pit your

irutrds or feel irtidcr [lie ttiower. Never tilt the tttowr lo r.upose rite blade while the engitle is rlrttttittg. If J’ON fittd it necessary fo work ott the blade or ltlO\\‘CI’, stop lite ettgitte attd retttove tile .sjturk plirg cap.

* Kwp clear oJ’ tire disclturge opettittg rvitett the bag

is ttol urruclred lo uwtid bcittg itir by a JIJSittg

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Clcur tire luwtt oJ’ sricks. .stotws. or debris before

t~l(JR1illg. Alow 0trl.v itt clwtwl urws iti duj.ligltr or

grtod 0rliJlciul ligitr.

* Pro/wt ~~o~tr.sclJ’ b!. wurittg lottg trolrso’s utrd

uititropriute .siroc~s. Dot1 ‘I weur IOOSC Ji’tritrg clotlritrg or sutrdals rvltetr ttiowitrg.

* Keep cltildrett attd pets away fiottl rite tttowcr at all

tittres.

* If rite blade strikes a stotte, sprittkler head, etc. be

swe the blade, blade holder, woodruff ke.~, fusletl- ers. cranksitafr, erc. are it1 good cotrditiort before cotititiliitrg to tnow. Replace att.v damaged parts.

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

RECOIL STARTER

MUFFLER

CUTTING HEIGHT

ADJUSTING LEVER

SHIFT LfVER

SXA Type

DTIVE CLUTCH LEVER

THROTTLE

LEVER

ROTO-STOP LEVER

THROTTLE LEVER

GRASS BAG HANDLE

GRASS BAG

AIR CLEANER

PXA Type

HANDLE

DISCHARGE GUARD

FUEL TANK CAP

OIL FILLER CAP

HANDLE JOINTS

ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG

CONTROLS

Throttle positions “CHOKE” “HI” “LO” “STOP”

ROTO-STOP Lever

To put the cutting blade into operation, press the

button on top of the ROTO-STOP lever and push the lever forward, holding it against the handlebar. The blade will stop when the ROTO-STOP lever is released.

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVEI

I PXA Type

Drive Clutch Lever (SXA Type only) The mower moves forward when only the drive clutch lever is squeezed and stops when the lever is released.

1 CA UTIOA’ 1

When cutting grass;

+ First, grip the ROTO-STOP lever only. At this time,

the cutting blade should be free of any obstacle such as grass, etc., to allow for rapid acceleration to normal engine R. P.M.

+ After increasing engine R.P.M. grip [he drive clutch

lever so that the engine operates more smoothly.

Shift Lever (SXA type only) Two forward speeds are available:

DRIVE CLUTCH LEVE

OPERATION

This MOWER should be always used with the grass bag in place. The following suggestions and rules are intended to help you operate your Honda HR194 under the safest conditions possible. Be alert and exercise the same care using the mower as you would when using any other power tool.

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* Be especially careful when mowing uneven or

rough ground. The mower may tilt, exposing the blade, and hidden objects could be thrown by the blade. Keep all four wheels on the ground.

* iJse extra care when mowing around objects to

keep the blade from striking them. Never deliberately mow over any object.

* Stop the engine immediately if the blade hits an

object or the mower starts to vibrate. Remove the spark plug cap (keep the wire away from the plug) and inspect for damage.

* Never move the shif lever when the mower is self-

propelling (SXA type only).

* Mow across slopes. Do not mow excessively steep

slopes.

* Always push, never pull, a mower with the engine

running. Control direction by the handle, not by foot pressure on the mower housing.

* Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never

run, with the mower.

BEFORE YOU START THE MOWER

1. Check the engine oil level.

* Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine per-

formance and service life. Non-detergent or veget-

able oils are not recommended.

* Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause

serious engine damage.

Use Honda-4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturers’ requirements for service classification SE or SF (Motor oils classified SE or SF will show this designation on the container). SAE low-40 is recommended for general, all temperature use.

a. Place the mower on a level surface. b. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick

clean.

c. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do

not screw it in.

d. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. If near

the lower level, fill to the upper level with the recommended oil.

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2. Check the fuel level. Your engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a

pump octane number (

w) of 86 or higher, or that has a research octane number of 91 or higher. Gasoline pumps at service station normally display the pump octane number. We recommend that you use unleaded fuel because it produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends the life of exhaust system components.

Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause persistent “pinging” or heavy “spark knock” (a metallic rapping noise) which, if severe, can lead to engine damage.

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* If ‘Spark knock” or ‘pinging” occurs at a steady

engine speed under normal load, change brands of gasoline. If spark knock or pinging persists, consult

your authorized Honda dealer. Failure to do so is

considered misuse, and damage caused by misuse is not covered by Honda’s Limited Warranty.

Occasionally you may experience light spark knock while operating under heavy loads. This is no cause for con-

cern, it simply means your engine is operating efficiently.

Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stop-

ped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the

area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored. Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely. Be careful not to spillfuel when refueling. Spilledfuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the engine. Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF

CHILDREN.

* Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive

under certain conditions.

GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL

If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure it’s octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There are two types of “gasohol”:

one containing ethanol, and the other containing methanol. Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline

containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does not also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol. Never use gasoline containing more than 5% methanol, even if it has cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.

NOTE: + Fuel system damage or engine performance pro-

blems resulting from the use of fuels that contain alcohol is not covered under the warranty. Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since evidence of their suitability is as yet incomplete. Before buying fuel from an unfamiliar station, try

to find out if the fuel contains alcohol, if it does, confirm the type and percentage of alcohol used. If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms while using a gasoline that contains alcohol, or one that you think contains alcohol, switch to a gasoline that you know does not contain alcohol.

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