Using The Machine - Honda HF2317 Manual De Instrucciones

5.3.6 Checking machine safety and
efficiency
1. Check that the
vices function as
( 5.2).
2. Check that the brake is in perfect working order.
3. Do not start mowing if the cutting means vibrate or if you are
unsure whether they are sharp enough. Always remember that:
– A badly sharpened cutting means pulls at the grass and causes
the lawn to turn yellow.
– A loose cutting means causes abnormal vibrations and can be
dangerous.
WARNING!
Do not use the machine if you are unsure
whether it is working safely or efficiently. If in doubt, contact
your Dealer immediately to make the necessary checks or
repairs.

5.4 USING THE MACHINE

5.4.1 Starting
DANGER!
All starting operations have to be effected in
an open or well ventilated area. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT
EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC!
To start the engine
– put the transmission into neutral («N») (
– disengage the cutting means (
– apply the parking brake on sloping ground;
– If cold starting: engage the Choke (
– if the engine is already warm, just put the lever between «SLOW»
and «FAST»;
– insert the ignition key and turn to «ON» to make electrical con-
tact, then turn to «START» to start the engine;
– release the ignition key once the engine has started.
When the engine has started, put the throttle in the «SLOW»
position.
IMPORTANT
The choke must be closed as soon as the en-
gine is running smoothly. Using it when the engine is already warm
can foul the spark plugs and cause the engine to run erratically.
NOTE
If there are engine starting problems, do not in-
sist as you can risk running the battery flat and flooding the engine.
Turn the key to the «OFF» position, wait for a few seconds and
then repeat the operation. If the malfunction persists, refer to the
engine manual and chapter «7» in this manual.
IMPORTANT
Always bear in mind that the safety devices pre-
vent the engine from starting if safety requirements have not been
met ( 5.2). In these cases, once the situation has been cor-
rected, the key must first be turned back to «OFF» before the en-
gine can be restarted.
5.4.2 Forward drive without mowing
WARNING!
This machine has not been approved for use
on public roads. It must be used (as indicated by the highway
code) in private areas closed to traffic.
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safety de-
described
4.22);
4.8);
4.2);
When moving the machine:
– disengage the cutting means;
– bring the cutting-means assembly to the highest position (position
«7»).
Put the throttle lever between the «SLOW» and «FAST» positions.
Disengage the parking brake and release the brake pedal (
Press the drive pedal ( 4.22) forward and reach the required speed
by gradually increasing pressure on the pedal and acting the throttle.
WARNING!
Drive must be engaged as described (
to prevent sudden engagement from causing tipping
up and loss of control of the vehicle, particularly on slopes.
5.4.3 Braking
First reduce the machine's speed by reducing the engine's r.p.m.,
and then press the brake pedal (
until it stops.
NOTE
The machine already slows down considerably
by just releasing the drive pedal forward or reverse.
5.4.4 Reverse
Reverse MUST be engaged only when the machine has stopped.
When the machine is stopped, start the reverse movement by press-
ing the drive pedal in the «R» direction (
5.4.5 Grass cutting
On reaching the area to be mowed, check that the grass catcher or
the discharge guard are correctly fitted in place.
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The function of the anti-chipping wheels is to maintain a space
between the ground and the edge of the cutting means assembly
to prevent the latter from damaging the turf on uneven surfaces.
Each anti-chipping wheel on the cutting-means assembly can be
fitted at two different heights: in the lowest position it serves to
maintenance the space; its efficacy is excluded when in the high-
est position.
To change position unscrew and
extract the pin (1) and reposition
the wheel (2) in the hole higher or
lower of the row indicated in the
illustration.
WARNING!
This should al-
ways be performed on all four
wheels, WITH THE ENGINE
OFF AND CUTTING MEANS
DISENGAGED.
To start cutting:
– move the throttle to «FAST»;
– bring the cutting-means assembly to the highest position;
– engage the cutting means (
– start moving forwards on the grass very slowly and with utmost
caution, as already described;
– adjust the forward speed and the cutting height (
to the lawn condition (height, density and dampness of the grass).
On flat ground, these general conditions can be followed:
4.21) to slow down the machine
4.23).
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4.8);
4.6) according
4.21).
4.22)