Honda Lawn Mower HRU216M1 Owner’s Manual
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
ARE YOU READY TO MOW?
Be sure to wear protective clothing. Long pants and eye protection can lower your risk of injury from thrown objects. Wear footwear that protects your feet and won’t let you slip if you mow on slopes or uneven ground.
CHECK YOU LAWN
For your safety and for the safety of others, always inspect the area before mowing.
OBJECTS
Anything which can be picked up by the blades and thrown is a potential hazard to you and others. Look for things like stones, sticks, bones and wire. Remove them from the mowing area.
PEOPLE & PETS
People and animals near the mowing area can move into your path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown objects. Clear the area of people and pets, especially children. Their safety is your responsibility.
LAWN
Check the length and condition of the grass, so you will know what cutting height and mowing speed to use.
Avoid mowing wet grass. Not only will wet grass clog your cutter housing and collect in clumps on the lawn, it also gives poor traction, increasing your risk of losing your footing.
CHECK YOUR MOWER
Blades
Before each use, check the cutter blades for damage or excessive wear.
- Stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
- Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (see page 48).
- Remove the grass bag (if installed).
- Tilt the mower to the right, so the carburetor side is up. This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting.
- Inspect the blades for wear and damage.
- Check that the blade setting bolts and the blade disc holder bolt are tight (see page 51).
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