HONDA HF2315SBE - Manual (Page 40)

EN 39 MAINTENANCE
6. MAINTENANCE
6.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Before cleaning, maintenance or repair work, take out
the ignition key and read the relevant instructions. Wear suitable clothing
and heavy gloves when dismantling and refitting the blades and in all
other hazardous situations for hands.
Never use the machine with worn or damaged parts.
Faulty or worn-out parts must always be replaced and not repaired. Only
use genuine spare parts: those that are not of an equivalent quality may
damage the machine or endanger the safety of yourself and others.
Never get rid of used oil, fuel or other pollutants in unautho-
rised places!
Summary of the main situations where work may be required
6.2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
6.2.1 M
AINTENANCE AND GENERAL LUBRICATION
Follow the diagrams which show the points requiring checks, lubricating and rou-
tine maintenance, together with the type of lubricant to be used and the frequency
required.
IMPORTANT
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! WARNING!
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! WARNING!
Every time that ...
The blades vibrate
The blades tear the grass and the lawn
becomes yellow
The cut is uneven
The blades engage in an abnormal way
The machine does not brake
Forward movement is erratic
The grass-catcher jumps around and
tends to open up.
You will need to ...
Check the bolts (
☛ 6.3.1) or balance the blades (☛ 6.3.1).
Sharpen the blades (
☛ 6.3.1).
Adjust the alignment of the cutting deck (
☛ 6.3.2).
Regulate the blade engagement adjuster (
☛ 6.3.3).
Adjust the brake spring (
☛ 6.3.4).
Adjust the stretcher spring (
☛ 6.3.5).
Adjust the spring (
☛ 6.3.6).