Honda UM536, UM616 Owner's Manual
WEED MOWER
Black
DIC649
UM536•UM616
OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUEL DE L'UTILISATEUR
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUAL DE EXPLICACIONES
CONTENTS
........................................................................................4. CONTROLS . 14
High altitude operation
.......................................................................................7. OPERATION . 30
...........................................................................................8. MOWING . 35
...................................................................1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . 3
...........................................................2. SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS . 10
...............................................................................CE mark location . 11
......................................................3. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION . 12
...............................................................5. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS . 20
..................................................................6. STARTING THE ENGINE . 27
..................................................................9. STOPPING THE ENGINE . 38
................................................................................10. MAINTENANCE . 39
............................................................11. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE . 54
.......................................................................12. TROUBLESHOOTING . 57
..............................................................................13. SPECIFICATIONS . 58
..................................14. MAJOR Honda DISTRIBUTOR ADDRESSES . 59
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Honda UM536/UM616
OWNER’S MANUAL
The ‘‘e-SPEC’’ mark symbolizes environmentally
responsible technologies applied to Honda power
equipment, which contains our wish to ‘‘preserve
nature for generations to come’’.
Thank you for purchasing a Honda weed mower.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Honda
WEED MOWER
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time
without notice and without incurring any obligation.
No part of this publication may be reproduced without written
permission.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the weed
mower and should remain with it if it is resold.
Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words;
death if instructions are not followed.
damage if instructions are not followed.
Gives helpful information.
If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about the weed
mower, consult an authorized Honda dealer.
UM536/UM616.
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment
Honda weed mowers are designed to give safe and dependable
service if operated according to instructions.
Operating a weed mower requires special effort to ensure the safety
of the operator and the safety of others. Read and understand this
Owner’s Manual before operating the weed mower; failure to do so
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 2007, All Rights Reserved
The illustrations may vary according to the type.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.
To ensure safe operation
For your safety and safety of others, pay special attention to these
precautions:
Honda weed mower is designed to give safe and
dependable service if operated according to
instructions.
Read and understand the Owner’s Manual
before operating the weed mower. Failure to do
so could result in personal injury or equipment
damage.
The rotating blade are sharp and turns at high
speed. Accidental contact can cause serious
injury.
Keep your hands and feet away from the blade
while engine is running.
Stop the engine and disengage the blade clutch
before inspection or maintenance of blade.
Keep all persons and pets away from the weed
mower area.
Disconnect the spark plug cap to prevent any
possibility of accidental starting. Wear heavy
gloves to protect your hands from the blade
when cleaning the blade or when inspecting or
replacing the blade.
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Do not operate the weed mower with the
foot guard bar removed.
To ensure safe operation
Operator Responsibility
Any part from the machine is a potential source of danger if the
machine is used in abnormal conditions or if the maintenance is not
done correctly.
Read the owner’s manual carefully. Be familiar with the controls and
proper use of the equipment. Know how to engine rapidly.
Use the weed mower for the purpose it is intended for, that is
mowing. Any other use could be dangerous or damage the
equipment.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with this owner’s manual
to use the weed mower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
Never mow while:
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people, especially children or pets are nearby.
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user is under medication or has swallowed substances known to
affect judgement or reactions.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear, long trousers and
eye protection. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
Before using always visually inspect the machine, especially to see
that the blade, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
preserve balance.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.
While mowing, always keep the safety distance to the blade, which
is provided by the handle length.
Walk, never run. Do not let yourself be pulled by the weed mower.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes. Mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down.
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To ensure safe operation
Operator Responsibility
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Use extreme caution when pulling the weed mower towards you.
Stop the blade if the weed mower has to be tilted for transportation
when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the
weedmowertoandfromtheareatobemowed.
Never operate the weed mower with defective guard or housings, or
without safety devices such as deflectors.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine.
Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet
well away from the blade.
Do not tilt the weed mower when starting the engine. Start the weed
mower on a level surface, free of high grass or obstacles.
Keep hands and feet away from the rotating parts. Do not start the
engine when standing in front of the discharge opening.
Never pick up or carry a weed mower while the engine is running.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap in the following
cases:
Before any operation under the cutter housing or the protector.
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Before checking, cleaning or working on the weed mower.
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After striking a foreign object. Inspect the weed mower for
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damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the
weed mower again.
If weed mower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately
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the cause of the vibration and perform the necessary repair.
Stop the engine in the following cases:
Whenever you leave the weed mower unattended.
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Before refuelling.
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Stop the blade or the engine in the following case:
Before adjusting the cutting height.
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Move the fuel valve to the OFF position when not using the mower.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in
safe working condition. Regular maintenance is an essential aid to
user’s safety and retaining a high level of performance.
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To ensure safe operation
Operator Responsibility
Do not use the machine with worn or damaged parts. Parts must be
replaced, not repaired. Replace worn or damaged parts with Honda
genuine parts. Blades must always bear the mark Honda and the
reference number. Non equivalent quality parts may damage the
machine and be prejudicial to your safety.
Wear thick gloves when removing or installing the blade.
Always make sure the blade is balanced correctly.
When a climbing plant or any other foreign object has been
entangled in the rear wheel, immediately release the drive clutch
lever and stop the engine. Then remove the climbing plant or the
foreign object.
Operating the weed mower without removing the climbing plant or
foreign object could result in a damaged transmission and/or ratchet.
Do not raise the weed mower by the foot guard bar.
Do not step on the foot guard bar.
Child Safety
Always keep children indoors and supervised when power
equipment is being used nearby. Young children move quickly and
are attracted especially to the weed mower and mowing activity.
Never assume children will remain where you last saw them. Be
alert and turn the weed mower off if children enter the area.
Children should never be allowed to operate the weed mower, even
under adult supervision.
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To ensure safe operation
Thrown Object Hazard
Objects hit by the rotating blade can be thrown from the weed mower
with great force, and may cause serious injury.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine (stones,
branches, wires, bones, etc...).
Always inspect the weed mower for damage after striking a foreign
object.
Repair or replace any damaged parts before continued use.
Pieces thrown from a worn or damaged blade can cause serious
injury. Always inspect the blade before using the weed mower.
Fire and Burn Hazard
Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode.
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Keep gasoline out of reach
of children.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
Refuel outdoors only, and do not smoke while refuelling or handling
fuel.
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the
fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the
machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until gasoline vapors have dissipated.
Tighten all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
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To ensure safe operation
Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or high
temperature source.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
To prevent a fire hazard, keep the weed mower clean and free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease. Pay special attention to the
engine, muffler, upper cutter deck surfaces and the belt and pulley
areas. Also pay attention to gasoline storage areas. Do not leave
containers of vegetable matter in or near a building.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors, with
a cold engine.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and
odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death.
If you run the engine in an area that is confined or even partially
enclosed, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of
exhaust gas. To keep exhaust gas from building up, provide
adequate ventilation.
Replace faulty muffler.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous
carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
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To ensure safe operation
Operation on Slope
When mowing on slopes, keep the fuel tank less than half full to
minimize fuel spillage.
Mow across the slope (At equally spaced intervals) rather than up
and down it.
Be very careful when changing the direction of the weed mower on
a slope.
Do not mow slopes of more than 20°.
Before starting the engine, check that the weed mower is not
damaged and in good condition. For your safety and the safety of
others, exercise extreme care when using the weed mower up or
down hill.
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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS2.
Your weed mower must be used with care. Therefore, decals have
been placed on the machine, to remind you pictorially of main
precautions to take during use. Their meaning is explained below. (see
page ).
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These decals are considered as a part of the weed mower. Should one
become detached or unreadable, contact your Honda dealer for its
replacement.
CUTTING DANGER
PLUG CAUTION
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DISCHARGE CAUTION
READ OWNER’S
MANUAL
HOUSING DANGER
NOISE LABEL and CE mark location
NOISE LABEL and CE MARK
Manufacturer and address
NOISE LABEL
Description code
Frame serial number
Year of manufacture
Machine mass
Net power
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION3.
UM536:
BLADE CLUTCH LEVER
DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
LOCK LEVER
THROTTLE LEVER
BRAKE LEVER
(EBE type)
ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP
ENGINE OIL DRAIN BOLT
SIDE RUBBER
DISCHARGE ADAPTER
FRONT WHEEL LOCK PIN
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTING LEVER (FRONT)
STARTER GRIP
FUEL FILLER
CAP
AIR CLEANER
SPARK PLUG CAP
MUFFLER
FRONT WHEEL
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTING LEVER (REAR)
FOOT GUARD BAR
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FUEL VALVE
REAR WHEEL
GEAR SHIFT LEVER
REAR SHIELD
UM616:
BLADE CLUTCH LEVER
DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
LOCK LEVER
THROTTLE LEVER
SHIFT LEVER
BRAKE LEVER
(EBE type)
ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP
ENGINE OIL DRAIN BOLT
SIDE RUBBER
DISCHARGE ADAPTER
FRONT WHEEL LOCK PIN
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTING LEVER (FRONT)
STARTER GRIP
FUEL FILLER
CAP
AIR CLEANER
SPARK PLUG CAP
MUFFLER
FRONT WHEEL
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTING LEVER (REAR)
FOOT GUARD BAR
REAR WHEEL
REAR SHIELD
FUEL VALVE
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CONTROLS4.
Throttle lever (Engine speed)1.
The throttle lever controls engine speed from LOW (idle) to HIGH (max.
speed).
Use when starting the engine, while operating the weed mower, or
when stopping the engine.
CHOKE is for starting a cold engine.
THROTTLE LEVER
LOW
THROTTLE LEVER
LOW
HIGH
UM536
HIGH
CHOKE
CHOKE
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CHOKE
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HIGH
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LOW
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STOP
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CHOKE
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HIGH
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LOW
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UM616
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STOP
Blade clutch lever2.
The blade clutch lever is operated in two ways:
The blade will start to rotate when the blade clutch lever is squeezed
while squeezing the lock lever (yellow mark).
Releasing the clutch lever will cause the blade to stop rotating,
allowing the lock lever to return to the LOCK position automatically.
(UM616)
When the drive clutch lever is gripped, the blade clutch lever is locked
up. If the blade clutch lever is operated single, it is disengaged when
the hand is removed from it.
STOP
BLADE CLUTCH LEVER
STOP
ROTATE
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ROTATE
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LOCK LEVER
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Drive clutch lever
3.
The mower will start to move when the drive clutch lever is squeezed
and will stop when the lever is released.
MOVE
STOP
Fuel valve
4.
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DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
STOP
MOVE
The fuel valve is used to open or close the fuel passage from the fuel
tank to the carburetor. Always move the lever completely to either the
ON or OFF position.
When transporting or storing the weed mower, put the valve in the
OFF position to prevent any possibility of fuel leakage.
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FUEL VALVE
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Cutting height adjusting levers
5.
Cutting height can be adjusted in 4 stages by changing the height of
the front and rear wheels. Adjust the cutting height by operating these
levers before mowing.
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTING LEVER
FREE
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LOCK
Front wheel lock pin
6.
CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTING LEVER
(Rear) (Front)
This pin is used to lock the front wheel when mowing on slopes. (see
page )35
LOCKED NORMAL
WHEEL LOCK PIN
(FREE)
FRONT WHEEL
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