Preliminary Operations Before Starting Work; Seat Adjustment; Tyre Pressure - Honda HF2317 Manual De Instrucciones

5.3 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS BEFORE STARTING WORK

Before starting to work, it is necessary to carry out several checks
and operations to ensure you can work efficiently and in maximum
safety.

5.3.1 Seat adjustment

The seat is adjustable and slides
into six different positions.
Adjustment is made by lifting the
handle (1) and sliding the seat until
it is locked in the required position.

5.3.2 Tyre pressure

Unscrew the valve caps and con-
nect a compressed air line with a
gauge to the valves.
Having the right tyre pressure is
the main condition for ensuring
that the cutting-means assembly
is horizontal and mows evenly.
The pressures are:
FRONT 1.5 bar (13 x 5.00-6)
1.0 bar (15 x 6.00-6)
REAR 1.2 bar
5.3.3 Filling with oil and fuel
IMPORTANT
Use SAE 10W30 oil and unleaded petrol (green)
Euro 95.
IMPORTANT
Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause
very serious damage. Using non-detergent or two-stroke oil can
shorten engine life.
IMPORTANT
Damages to the drive system or engine perfor-
mance caused by negligent storage operations are not covered by
the warranty.
On a flat surface with the engine off,
remove the cap with the dipstick and
dry it. Push it fully in without screw-
ing it on, then pull it out to check the
oil level. If the level is near or below
the lower limit (MIN) of the dipstick,
top up with recommended oil until
the upper limit (MAX) is reached.
Screw the cap with the dipstick back
on.
Use a funnel to refuel.
Avoid filling the tank com-
pletely; the maximum level
is indicated on the neck of
the tank.
The tank's capacity is indi-
cated in chapter 10.
NOTE
If petrol has been spilled on the body, clean up all
traces immediately.
DANGER!
Refuelling should be carried out in an open or
well-ventilated area with engine stopped. Always remember
that petrol fumes are inflammable. DO NOT TAKE A NAKED
FLAME TO THE TANK'S OPENING IN ORDER TO SEE THE
TANK'S CONTENTS AND DO NOT SMOKE WHEN REFUEL-
LING.
• Petrol containing alcohol
IMPORTANT
If petrol containing alcohol is used, make sure
that its octane number is at least equal to the index recommended
by Honda (octane index 86). There are two types of petrol/alcohol
mixtures: one containing ethanol and the other containing metha-
nol.
Fuel specifications necessary to maintain the performance of the
emission control system: E10 fuel mentioned in EU legislation.
Never use gasoline/alcohol mixtures containing more than 10%
ethanol. Do not use petrol with a methanol level (methyl alcohol or
wood alcohol) higher than 5% and without solvents or methanol
corrosion inhibitors.
IMPORTANT
• Damage caused to the fuel system or engine
performance problems resulting from the use of
petrol containing more than the recommended level
of alcohol are not covered by the warranty.
• Before refuelling at a not well known petrol station,
find out if the petrol contains alcohol and, if so, what
type of alcohol is used and in what percentage.
If unwanted symptoms of operation are detected while using
a specific gasoline, go back to a gasoline with an alcohol level
definitely lower than the recommended amount.
5.3.4 Checking the braking system
Make sure that the machine's braking capacity is adequate for the
conditions of usage. Avoid starting the machine if you have doubts
on the brake efficiency. If necessary, adjust the brake (
if you still have doubts on its efficiency, consult your dealer.
5.3.5 Fitting the exit guards (grass catcher or rear discharge
guard)
WARNING!
Never use the machine without having fitted
the exit guards!
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The guards must be fitted with the tipping levers lowered.
Hook on the grass catcher inserting the upper frame tube in the holes
on the two supports (1).
To centre the grass catcher correctly,
align the two symbols on the grass
catcher and on the back plate
Make sure that the lower pipe of the grass
catcher opening is attached to the pawl (2).
If the hook is difficult or too loose, adjust
the return spring ( 6.3.6).
If you decide to work without the grass
catcher, a discharge guard kit is available
upon request ( 8.2). This has to be at-
tached to the rear plate as indicated in
the instructions.
6.3.4) and
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