HONDA HRX217VKA - Manual (Page 14)

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Drying
1. After washing the lawn mower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces.
2. With the mower in an upright position, open the Clip Director, start
the engine outdoors, and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature to evaporate any water remaining on the engine.
3. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
4. After the lawn mower is clean and dry, touch up any damaged
paint (touch-up paint part numbers are on page 18) and coat other
areas that may rust with a light film of oil.
Fuel
NOTICE
Depending on the region where you operate your equipment, fuel
formulations may deteriorate and oxidize rapidly. Fuel deterioration
and oxidation can occur in as little as 30 days and may cause damage
to the carburetor and fuel system. Please contact your servicing
dealer for local storage recommendations.
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline will
cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel
system. If the gasoline in your mower deteriorates during storage, you
may need to have the carburetor and other fuel system components
serviced or replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and
carburetor without causing functional problems will vary with such
factors as gasoline blend, your storage temperatures, and whether
the fuel tank is partially or completely filled. The air in a partially filled
fuel tank promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm storage
temperatures accelerate fuel deterioration. Fuel deterioration
problems may occur within a few months, or even less if the gasoline
was not fresh when you filled the fuel tank.
To prevent fuel related problems:
1. Add gasoline stabilizer following the manufacturer’s instructions.
When adding a gasoline stabilizer, fill the fuel tank with fresh
gasoline. If only partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel
deterioration during storage.
2. After adding a gasoline stabilizer, run the engine outdoors for
10 minutes to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the
untreated gasoline in the fuel system.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the
OFF position.
4. Continue to run the engine
until it stops from lack of
fuel in the carburetor fuel
bowl. Running time should
be less than 3 minutes.
The DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY (page 19) does not
cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting
from neglected storage preparation.
Engine Oil
Change the engine oil (page 11).
Engine Cylinder
1. Remove the spark plug
(page 12).
2. Pour a teaspoon (5 ~ 10 cc)
of clean engine oil into the
cylinder. This will prevent rust
from developing inside the
engine.
3. Press and hold the blade
control lever; then pull the
starter rope several times to
distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
4. Reinstall the spark plug.
5. Press and hold the blade control lever, pull the starter rope slowly
until resistance is felt, and then return the starter grip gently. This
will close the valves so moisture cannot enter the engine cylinder.
Handlebar Folding
The handlebar can be folded for storage or transport by unlocking the
handlebar adjust knobs.
1. Remove the grass bag. You can place it on top of the engine, with
the bag opening to the front.
2. Unlock the handlebar adjust knobs [1] (page 3).
3. Press and hold the blade control lever [2].
4. Swing the handlebar forward [3]. Prevent the cables from getting
pinched or kinked.
When unfolding the handlebar, be sure to lock the adjust knobs to
secure the handlebar in the mowing position.
FUEL
VALVE
OFF
SPARK
PLUG
HOLE
OIL