"Mulching" Function; End Of Work; Cleaning And Storage - Honda HF2315 Manual Del Operador

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NOTE
The
catcher tipping control only ope-
rates with the cutting means di-
sengaged.
– with the operator seated, keep
the button (3) ( 4.9.2) pressed
until the grass catcher is com-
pletely tipped over;
– once emptied, keep the button
(4) ( 4.9.3) pressed until the
grass catcher has lowered com-
pletely while checking that the
pawl (2) stays hooked on.
NOTE
At times the au-
dible warning may be heard at the
moment of engaging the cutting
means even when the grass
catcher has been emptied. This is
due to grass-cuttings left on the
sensor (1) of the micro-switch. To
stop the signal disengage the cut-
ting means and then immediately
engage it again. If the audible warning signal persists, stop the
engine, remove the grass catcher and free the sensor of any re-
maining grass-cuttings (1).
5.4.7 Unblocking the discharge chute
Cutting very tall or wet grass, particularly at excessively high speed,
can clog up the discharge chute. If this happens proceed as follows:
– stop forward movement immediately, disengage the cutting means
and stop the engine;
– remove the grass catcher or the discharge guard;
– remove the grass cuttings; you can reach them from the discharge
chute opening.
WARNING!
This job must only be performed with the
engine turned off.

5.4.8 "Mulching" function

"Mulching" implies recycling grass inside the cutting-means assem-
bly and at the same time finely chopping the mown grass and leaving
it on the lawn.
If the mown grass is scattered around the cutting-means assembly
or left in heaps during the mulching operation, the grass may be too
long or cut too short. The mulching cutting height must be set to
about 1/3 of the grass height (maximum 10-13 cm before mulching).
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This accessory (optional) must
be mounted as shown in the
relative instructions.
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grass
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This mower is equipped with a mechanism to enable to easily
switchover between the bagging operation and mulching opera-
tion modes. Use the machine changing over the operation mode
according to the condition of operation. Understand well the ap-
propriate operation condition for the bagging and mulching ope-
ration modes.
"Mulching" is engaged or di-
sengaged via an appropriate
lever (2) (
Engage the mulching lever without the grass catcher connected
to ensure the front area of the mulching hatch is not blocked by
grass cuttings and there are no grass deposits in this area.
Use a stick or similar tool to remove any grass from in front of
the hatch.
IMPORTANT
correctly adjusted or with grass stacked inside can cause bre-
akage of the cable or deformation in the bracket by excessive
load to occur. If you feel the lever too heavy, don't move it by
force but contact your dealer.
After mowing
Once the cutting session is over, it is recommended to clean the
cutting-means assembly, the discharge chute and the grass catcher
to avoid any inconveniences and ensure trouble-free functioning the
next time the machine is used.
Stop the engine, remove the key, apply the parking brake and re-
move the grass catcher.
Visually inspect the discharge chute to check that the discharge
chute is not clogged with grass (remove any grass cuttings clogging
the discharge chute).
5.4.9 End of mowing
When you have finished mowing, disengage the cutting means, re-
duce the engine speed and ride the machine with the cutting-means
assembly in the highest position.

5.4.10 End of work

Stop the machine, put the accelerator lever in the «SLOW» position
and turn off the engine by putting the key into the «OFF» position.
This operation makes the fuel valve automatically close.
WARNING!
machine unattended!

5.4.11 Cleaning and storage

Put the machine away in a dry place protected from the weather and,
if possible, cover it with a cloth. After each mowing session, clean
the outside of the machine, empty the grass catcher and shake it to
remove residual grass and earth.
Look for and eliminate all the grass that has accumulated inside the
engine compartment and above the cutting-means assembly, to
keep the machine at an optimal level of efficiency.
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WARNING!
leave containers full of cut grass inside storage areas.
4.10).
Forcibly operating the lever with the cable not
Always take out the ignition key if leaving the
Always empty the grass catcher and do not
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