Maintenance; Air Cleaner Maintenance; Engine Oil Change - Honda HRX426C Manuel De L'utilisateur

EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER
When the grass catcher becomes too full, grass
collection is no longer efficient (the sound of the
lawnmower changes and the grass catcher is no longer puffed up by
the air from the cutting means).
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the grass catcher (see page 4).
3. Empty the grass catcher:
• Hold the grass catcher by the metal
handle [1].
• Grasp handle [2] and shake the grass
catcher to remove the grass.
CAUTION:
• To reduce the fire risk, never leave grass
cuttings or leaves in the grass catcher, or in
or near buildings. Decomposing
vegetable matter causes a high
temperature rise.
Before use, check that the grass catcher closing device is
correctly positioned (discharge cover).

MAINTENANCE

Regular maintenance is the guarantee of a long lifetime for your
lawnmower.
To avoid the lawnmower
starting accidentally, pull
off the spark plug cap [3]
before carrying out
maintenance work.
CAUTION:
• The engine and the muffler reach temperatures high enough to
cause burns and start fires if flammable materials are to be found
nearby.
• Allow the engine to cool down for 15 minutes before carrying out
maintenance operations.
NOTE: To assure a longer lifetime and more efficient operation,
the underside of the lawnmower must be kept clean and free of
grass debris by cleaning with a brush and scraper. After use the
lawnmower must be cleaned thoroughly before being stored.

AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE

A dirty air cleaner will reduce the flow of air to the carburetor. To
prevent the carburetor operating inefficiently, the air cleaner must
be regularly maintained.
Never clean the air cleaner element using gas or flammable
solvents; this could cause a fire or an explosion.
1. Press the latch tabs [4]
on the top of the air
cleaner cover, and
remove the cover [5].
2. Inspect air filter [6]
and replace it if it is
damaged.
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3. Tap the filter several times on a hard surface to remove dirt or
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NOTE: The filtering element [6] must be dry in order to work
correctly. Do not soak with oil.
4. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner cover [5] and clean
[2]
NOTE: Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct [7] that
leads to the carburetor.
5. Reinstall the filter [6] and air cleaner cover [5].
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ENGINE OIL CHANGE

Drain the oil while the engine is still hot, so that the oil drains
quickly and completely.
CAUTION:
• Used engine oil can cause skin cancer if it remains in contact
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1. Tip the lawnmower on its
2. Place a receptacle [8] under
3. Remove the oil filler cap [9].
4. Return the lawnmower to the
5. Fill up [10] to «high level» [11]
6. Screw the filler cap fully on to
NOTE: The used engine oil must be disposed of in a manner
which respects the environment.
We recommend that you take it to a service station which will
ensure that it is recycled. Never dispose of used engine oil in
dustbins or pour it away on the ground, in the gutter or down the
drains.
blow compressed air (not exceeding 2.1 kgf/cm
the filter from the clean side that faces the engine.
case, using a moist rag.
with the skin for long periods.
Although this is highly unlikely unless you handle used oil every
day, we recommend that you wash your hands thoroughly with
soap and water each time you handle used engine oil.
side.
the casing filler tube hole. And
rock the lawnmower on the
right side.
upright position on its wheels
when the casing is completely
empty.
using the recommended oil
(see page 5).
avoid the risk of leaks.
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