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Cutting-means Mounting Bolt Inspection
Inspect the cutting-means bolts for any signs of
damage or looseness. If they are damaged, they
must be replaced.
If they appear loose, a torque wrench must be
used to accurately tighten the cutting-means bolts
to the required torque. If you do not have a torque
wrench, take your lawnmower to an authorized
dealer to have the bolts replaced or tightened.
Use only Honda Genuine cutting-means bolts and
special washers, since they are specifically
designed for this purpose. Replacement part numbers are on page 17.
Cutting-means Replacement
• Cutting-means balance is critical to proper lawnmower performance.
Replace any cutting means that is damaged or out of balance.
• Use only genuine Honda replacement cutting means.
Cutting-means Sharpening
• To avoid weakening the cutting means, causing it to become unbalanced or
getting a bad quality of cut, the cutting means should be sharpened by
competent personnel at your servicing dealer.
1. Sharpen the cutting means cutting edges with a file. File the top side
only. Maintain the original bevel for a fine cutting edge. File both ends
evenly to maintain cutting-means balance.
2. After sharpening, test the cutting-means balance using a screwdriver
as shown above. If either side dips slightly below the horizontal, file
that side. Replace the cutting means if it dips excessively.
GRASS CATCHER CLEANING AND
REPLACEMENT
Cleaning
Wash the grass catcher with a garden hose, and allow it to dry completely
before use; a wet grass catcher will clog quickly.
Replacement
Replace a worn or damaged grass catcher with a Honda replacement part
or its equivalent.
OPERATION CHECK OF THE CUTTING-MEANS
CONTROL
VKEA Type only:
Start the engine outdoors. Release the cutting-means control lever; the
engine should stop quickly. If the engine does not stop quickly, take the
mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Perform at every indicated month/year or operating hour interval,
whichever comes first.
1. Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
2. These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing
dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically
proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures.
3. In Europe and other countries where machinery directive 2006/42/EC is
enforced, this cleaning should be done by your servicing dealer.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in
non-warrantable failures or reduction in performance and emissions
noncompliance.
Inspect washers and
bolt heads for
looseness and
damage.
Item Intervention
Frequency
Before
each
use
First
month
or 5
hours
First 25
hours
Every
6
months
or 50
hours
Every
year
or 100
hours
Every 2
years or
150
running
hours
Engine oil
Check o
Change o o
1
o
1
o
1
Air filter
Check o
Clean o
1
o
1
o
1
Replace o
Spark plug
Check / Adjust o
Replace o
Spark arrester
3
(if equipped)
Clean o o
Fuel tank
2
Clean o o
Valve
clearance
2
Adjust o o
Fuel lines
2
Check (replace
if necessary)
Every 2 years
Grass catcher Check o
Cutting-means
Check o
Operation of the
cutting-means
control
Check o o o
Rear shield Check o
Cutting-means
bolts
Check o
Smart Drive
cable
2
Adjust oooo
Roto-Stop
cable (VYEA)
2
Adjust o o o
Throttle cable
(VYEA)
2
Adjust o o o
Pinion gears
2
Grease o o
Transmission
axle bearings
2
Check o
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