HONDA Quicksilver 54 - Manual (Page 5)

Handle gasoline with care!!! Never remove cap while engine is running. Fill tank outdoors only with
engine stopped and cool.
Stop engine except when cutting grass.
Mow in reverse only after careful observation of entire area behind the lawn mower. DO NOT mow in
reverse unless absolutely necessary.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
THE QUICKSILVER 54 IS DESIGNED TO MOW AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH.
DO NOT EXCEED 5 MPH WITH THE MOWER ATTACHED TO THE ATV.
1. Check over your ATV to insure that it is in good working order.
2. Check over the lawn mower. All guards and covers must be in proper position.
3. Check exterior surfaces of the lawn mower. Clean up any accumulation of grass, oil, or gas
especially around air intakes and cooling fins on the engine.
4. Check engine oil and add as needed. (SEE ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL.)
5. Fill fuel tank outdoors where fumes will dissipate.
MAINTENANCE
1. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before attempting to unclog lawn mower.
2. Service the lawn mower and make adjustments only when the engine is stopped.
3. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws frequently and check, adjust, and replace parts as needed.
4. Maintain proper belt tension at all times.
5. Check exterior surfaces of the lawn mower. Clean up any accumulation of grass, oil, or gas
especially around air intakes and cooling fins on the engine. Failure to keep engine clean and
free from cooling air restrictions will cause engine to run hot and may cause severe damage.
6. Check engine oil and add as needed. (SEE ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL)
7. Recheck belt tensioner idler height periodically and at each oil change.
8. Grease tensioner arm, wheel and wheel spindle zerks at each oil change.
9. Cutting Blade Service: Before doing any work on the blades, remember to disconnect the spark
plug wire and secure it away from the spark plug to prevent unintentional starting. Have blades
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