Honda HR 194 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.

CONTENTS.. ............................................................. 3

GENERAL SAFETY

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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

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

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

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l Highaltitudeoperation

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TRANSPORTING/STORAGE

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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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SPECIFICATIONS

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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 iti-

s~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.

* 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.

* Kwp clear oJ’ tire disclturge opettittg rvitett the bag

is ttol urruclred lo uwtid bcittg itir by a JIJSittg

objccr.

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.

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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

RECOIL STARTER

SHIFT LfVER

DTIVE CLUTCH LEVER

THROTTLE

LEVER

SXA Type

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ROTO-STOP LEVER

MUFFLER

THROTTLE LEVER

CUTTING HEIGHT

GRASS BAG HANDLE

ADJUSTING LEVER

GRASS BAG

AIR CLEANER

PXA Type

DISCHARGE GUARD

HANDLE

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 nor-

mal engine R. P.M.

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

lever so that the engine operates more smoothly.

DRIVE CLUTCH LEVE

Shift Lever (SXA type only)

Two forward speeds are available:

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OPERATION

This MOWER should be always used with the grass

* Mow across slopes. Do not mow excessively steep

bag in place.

slopes.

The following suggestions and rules are intended to

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

help you operate your Honda HR194 under the safest

running. Control direction by the handle, not by

conditions possible. Be alert and exercise the same

foot pressure on the mower housing.

care using the mower as you would when using any

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

other power tool.

run, with the mower.

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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 delibera-

tely 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).

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 deter-

gent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or

exceed U.S. automobile manufacturers’ requirements

for service classification SE or SF (Motor oils clas-

sified SE or SF will show this designation on the

container).

SAE low-40 is recommended for general, all tem-

perature 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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-20 0

20

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40 60 80 100°F

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-30 -20

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-10 0 10 20 30 40°C

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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 ex-

tends 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.

* Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive

under certain conditions.

*

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.

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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 con-

tains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline

containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that

does not also contain cosolvents and corrosion in-

hibitors 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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3. Handle height adjustment

Adjust handle height for comvenient mowing.

- Loosen both side of handle hook bolts.

l Swing the handle up or down as required.

* After adjusting, make sure the handle hook bolts

are tightened securely.

4.Check the grass bag for fraying, tears and clogged

mesh. Wash the bag with water if necessary, and

let it dry thoroughly. Grass will not chute proper-

ly without adequate ventilaton through the bag.

Make sure that the bag is positioned properly.

5. Check the blade bolts for tightness.

Torque: 5.0-6.0 kg-m (36.2-43.4 ft-lb)

* To be certah that the engine will tlot start accidew

tall)!, remove the spark plug cap before performirlg

this iiispection.

6. Check the air cleaner element and clean it if it is

dirty (p. 25).

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HANDLE HOOK BOLT

STARTING THE ENGINE

* Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide.

Never run the mower in an enclosed area. Be sure

to provide adequate ventilation.

1. Move the throttle lever to “CHOKE”.

NOTE:

Do not use “CHOKE" when the engine is warm or

the air temperature is high. Move the throttle to

“LO” instead.

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PXA Type

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SXA Type

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2. Turn the fuel valve “ON”.

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3. Place your foot on the “STEP” of the mower

housing.

4. Pull the starter rope lightly until you feel re-

sistance, then pull briskly.

NOTE:

Do not allow the rope to snap back; return it by

hand.

5. After the engine warms up, move the throttle lever

to “HI”. Push the ROTO-STOP lever forward to

put the cutting blade into operation.

SXA type only:

Move the shift lever to “1”. Engage the drive

clutch/ROTO-STOP and the mower will move forward.

For faster speeds, shift to “2”.

NOTE:

The throttle lever may be moved anywhere between

“HI” and “LO” to adjust engine speed during opera-

tion.

However the engine may stall if the lever is at “LO”

when the ROTO-STOP is engaged.

HROTTLE LEVER

PXA Type

SXA Type

Flooded Engine

If the engine won’t start after several pulls on the starter

rope the engine is probably flooded.

To clear a flooded engine:

1. Move the throttle lever to “STOP” and turn off the

fuel valve.

2. Remove and dry the spark plug. When re-installing

the plug, thread it in by hand until it seats. Then

tighten it an additional I/8-1/4 turn with the spark

plug wrench to compress the washer.

3. Move the throttle to “HI”, turn on the fuel valve and

repeat steps 3-5 under “Starting the Engine”.

Stopping the Engine

1. Release the drive clutch (SXA type only) and ROTO-

STOP lever.

2. Move the throttle lever to “STOP” and turn off the

fuel valve.

l High altitude operation

At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mix-

ture will be excessively rich. Performance will

decrease, and fuel consumption will increase.

High altitude performance can be improved by install-

ing a smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carbuetor

and readjusting the pilot screw. If you always operate

the rotary mower at altitudes higher than 6,000 feet

above sea level, have your authorized Honda Rotary

Mower dealer perform these carburetor modifica-

tions.

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STOP

PXA Type

TLE

SXA Type

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Even with suitable carburetor jetting, engine

horsepower will decrease approximately 3.5% for

each 1,000 foot increase in altitude. The affect of

altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no

carburetor modification is made.

+ Operation of the mower at an altitude lower than the

carburetor is jetted for may result in reduced perfor-

mance, overheating, and serious engine damage caus-

ed by an excessively lean air/fuel mixture.

Cutting Height Adjustment

Six settings are available: 3/4”, l”, l-1/2”, 2”, 2-l/2”,

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1. Stop the engine.

2. Push the front and rear adjusting levers toward the

wheels and move them up or down to raise or

lower cutting height. Adjust all four wheels to the

same height.

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* Be careful not to touch the muffler when adjust-

ing the right front wheel height.

The muffler will stay hot for a while after the en-

gine is stopped.

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ADJUSTING LEVERS

Grass Bag

The bag is subject to wear under normal usage;

check frequently for fraying and tears. Replace

deteriorated bags only with Honda replacement bags

or their equivalent. When the bag needs cleaning,

wash it with water and make sure it is dry before

using it.

Clogged mesh will result in poor grass chuting and a

wet bag will clog quickly.

Removal

1. Stop the engine.

2. Raise the discharge guard, grasp the grass bag

handle, and lift the bag to unhook it from the

mower.

Installation

Raise the discharge guard and hook the grass bag

frame over the retaining tabs on the mower.

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