End Of Work; Cleaning And Storage - Honda HF2317 Manual De Instrucciones

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 remove
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,
reduce 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 throttle lever in the «SLOW» position and
turn off the engine by putting the ignition key into the «OFF» position.
This operation causes the fuel valve to close automatically.
WARNING!
Always take out the ignition key before leav-
ing the 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.
WARNING!
Always empty the grass catcher and do not
leave containers full of cut grass inside storage areas.
Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp sponge using water
and detergent, taking care not to wet the engine, the electrical parts
or the control panel located under the control panel.
IMPORTANT
Never use hose nozzles or harsh detergents for
cleaning the body and engine!
When washing the inside of the cutting-means assembly and the
discharge chute, the machine must be on firm ground with:
– the grass catcher or the discharge guard fitted in place;
– the operator seated;
– the engine running;
– the transmission in neutral;
– the parking brake engaged;
– the cutting means engaged.
Connect a water hose to each of the pipe fittings (1) one at a time
and run water through each one for a few minutes, with the cutting
means moving.
When washing, the cutting-means assembly should be lowest po-
sition down. Now remove the
grass catcher, empty and rinse
it, then place it where it can dry
quickly.
IMPORTANT
In order not
to compromise the efficiency
of the electromagnetic clutch:
– do not let the clutch come
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into contact with oil;
– do not spray pressurised water directly on the clutch unit;
– do not clean the clutch with petrol.
5.4.12 Disassembling the belt guard and cleaning the cut-
ting-means assembly
WARNING!
Do not let debris and dried grass accumulate
in the upper part of the cutting-means assembly in order to
maintain maximum machine efficiency and safety levels. This
operation should be performed 2-3 times a year and before
storing the machine away for a period of time (by way of
example only, at the end of the season).
WARNING!
Your machine is fitted with two transmission
chain guards (one on the right and one on the left) to prevent
accidental contact during use.
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The left guard (1a) is fixed by:
– two nuts (2a), unscrew using a 10 mm key;
– a front screw (3a) and a central screw (3b), unscrew using a
Torx T30 key;
The right guard (1b) is fixed by:
– two nuts (2b), unscrew using a 10mm key;
- a front screw (3c) and a central screw (3d), unscrew using a Torx
T30 key.
3a 2a
NOTE
When removing the left guard (1a) make sure
you do not disconnect the hose from the fitting used to clean the
inside of the cutting-means assembly.
When remounting the left and right guards, replace all the nuts (2a)
and (2b) and then all the screws,
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The left guard (1c) is fixed by:
– two nuts (2c) unscrew using a 10 mm key;
- a front screw (3e), unscrew using a Torx T30 key;
3b 2a
1a
2b 3d 2b
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3c