Why The Safety Devices Cut In; Preliminary Operations Before Starting Work; Seat Adjustment; Tyre Pressure - Honda HF2315 Manuel D'utilisation

5.2 WHY THE SAFETY DEVICES CUT IN

The safety devices work in two ways:
– they prevent the engine from starting if all the safety requirements
have not been met;
– by stopping the engine if even just one of the safety requirements
is lacking.
To start the engine, it is necessary that:
– the transmission is in "neutral";
– all the safety devices are correctly in place;
– the operator is seated.
The engine stops when:
– the operator leaves his seat;
– the grass catcher is lifted or the discharge guard removed without
disengaging the cutting means;
– switch to reverse gear with the cutting means engaged. This even-
tuality can be excluded by pressing and holding button 4.7.
The table below shows various operating conditions, highlighting
why the safety device shuts down the engine.
OPERATOR GR.-CATCHER CUTTING MEANS TRANSMISSION
A) PILOT LAMPS ON (Key in «ON» position)
Sitting YES Disengaged
Sitting NO Disengaged
B) WHEN STARTING (Key in «START» position)
Sitting –/– Disengaged
Sitting –/– Engaged
Absent –/– Disengaged
C) WHEN MOVING (Key in «ON» position)
Sitting YES Disengaged
Absent YES Disengaged
D) WHEN CUTTING GRASS (Key in «ON» position)
Sitting NO Engaged
Sitting YES Engaged
Absent YES Disengaged
YES
Absent Engaged
* This may be avoided by keeping the push-button 4.7 pressed

5.3 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS BEFORE STARTING WORK

Before starting to work it is necessary to carry out several checks
and operations to ensure that the work gives the best results and is
done in maximum safety.

5.3.1 Seat adjustment

HF2315SB•
To adjust the seat position, the
four fixing screws (1) must be
loosened. Move the seat along
the support slots.
When you find the desired posi-
tion, tighten the four screws (1).
HF2•••H♦•
The sliding seat can be ad-
justed onto six different posi-
tions.
The position is changed by pull-
ing up the handle (1) and sliding
the seat until it is locked into the
desired position.
BRAKE ENGINE
«N» Engaged Stopped
«N» Disengaged Stopped
Engaged Does NOT start
1...5 - F / R
«N» Engaged Does NOT start
«N» Disengaged Does NOT start
1...5 - F / R Engaged Stops
«N» Disengaged Stops
–/– Disengaged Stops
R Disengaged Stops *
«N» Disengaged Stops
–/– Engaged Stops

5.3.2 Tyre pressure

Unscrew the hubcaps and connect
the valve caps to a compres sed air
line with a gauge.
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 5.00-6)
REAR 1.5 bar
5.3.3 Filling with oil and fuel
IMPORTANT
Use oil SAE 10W30 and Petrol Unleaded Euro
95.
IMPORTANT
Running the en gine with an insufficient a mount
of oil can damage it very seriously. The use of a non-detergent or
two-stroke engine oil can reduce the life of the engine.
Screw the dipstick cap back
on.
Refuel using a funnel. Avoid
overfilling; filler neck has a
max level indication.
The tank's capacity is indica-
ted in chapter 10.
IMPORTANT
Damages to the drive system or engine perfor-
mance caused by negligent storage operations are not covered by
the warranty.
NOTE
In the event of spilling on the body, quickly re-
move petrol traces.
DANGER!
Refuelling should be carried out in an open
or well ventilated area with engine stopped. Always remem-
ber 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
REFUELL I NG.
• Fuel containing alcohol
IMPORTANT
If you intend to use fuel with alcohol, ensure that
its octane number is at least as high as that recommended by
Honda (86). There are two types of fuel/alcohol mixtures: one
contains ethanol and the other methanol.
On a flat surface and with the engine
off, remove the cap with the dipstick
and dry it. Push it fully in without screw-
ing it on, then take it out and check the
oil level. If the level is close to or below
the lower limit (MIN) of the dipstick,
top up with the recommended oil until
the upper limit (MAX) is reached.
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