Honda Hrb 475 Lawn Mower Workshop Manual
There was a time when lawn work was looked on as strictly the guy’s job. In fact, it often took the strength of Hercules to pull the crank cord a minimum of 10-12 times just to start the darn machine! Long gone are those days, though, as the lawn mower has evolved into a tool that any gender can operate with ease. You may think, however, that maintaining your mower is still a job best left for the man of the house. This, too, is simply not the case.
It’s very easy to take care of your mower; and, with some new innovations, yard work can actually be a fun chore. I’ll share with you some tips and tricks in keeping your yard picture-perfect and look at some of the great new mowers on the market to make life outside a lot easier. Maintaining a Lawn Mower At the start of the season, usually spring, there are three main areas to focus on when it comes to lawn mower maintenance:.
Change Oil: Even if you don’t think it needs it, do it! The oil should be changed at the beginning of every season.
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Over the course of the cutting season, dirt and other impurities will collect in the oil and those things will ruin an engine. Check with your mower’s owner’s manual for the proper procedure. Replace or Clean Spark Plug: That little space at the end of the plug where the metal end bends at a 90 degree angle is called the gap.
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Many manufacturers are now packaging new plugs with the gap pre-set, so it’s as simple as using a spark plug wrench to remove the old plug and installing a new one. However, it’s still a good idea to double-check the gap with an inexpensive spark plug gap tool just in case. Many people like to change the plug every year so you’re starting every cutting season with a new spark plug. You can also clean the plug and reuse it if it’s still in good condition.
Read to find out more. Replace or Clean Air Filter: If the filter in your mower is an accordion-style paper type, simply remove the filter cover and blow out all the debris with a high-pressure air hose. When paper filters become too clogged and dirty, replace them. If the filter is made from foam, wash it in a water and detergent solution, let it dry, and apply a few drops of oil to it.
In some rare cases, you may need to replace a foam filter; but most of the time, a simple cleaning will do. Read to find out more. Lawn Mower Blades I have separated the blade from regular maintenance, because this is more than just a standard upkeep. It takes a little extra effort to remove the blade and sharpen or replace the blade. Every year, though, this should be done prior to the first cutting.
You need to have a sharp blade when cutting grass, otherwise it doesn’t cut the grass but, tears it instead, which can lead to a diseased lawn. Before removing the blade, be sure to detach the spark plug wire to prevent the mower from accidentally starting. Then tilt the mower up and use a wrench to loosen the bolt that holds the blade on by turning it counter clockwise. Sharpening a blade can be done with a metal file, sharpening stone, or a motorized grinder. Regardless of the method used, follow the existing beveled edge on the blade by passing the file over the blade in the same direction each time.
An even easier way to sharpen the blade is to use a small grinding attachment for your cordless drill. Just place the blade in a bench vice and you can hone the edge with no trouble. Watch to find out more. Types of Lawn Mowers Push Mowers For a small yard, a simple push mower is perfect.
While some homeowners use push mowers to take care of a large yards, it takes several hours of work and defeats the whole purpose of making the chore easier. Don’t rush out and get the least expensive one, though. Remember, the whole point is to make yard work easier. A cheap mower won’t cut it, if you’ll pardon the pun. A larger cutting deck is a good feature. Many small mowers start at around 19”, but 21” is better. Also, think about how easy it is to crank and the type of bagging attachment (a rear bagger is easier to maneuver).
Battery powered cordless models are becoming more and more popular. Not only are they quieter and more environmentally friendly than gas powered models, but cordless electric mowers greatly reduce the maintenance needed, since they don’t need oil changes, spark plugs, or air filters. Riding Mowers For a large yard, riding mowers are the toy of preference. Professional services use ZTR (Zero Turn Radius) mowers, which can turn on a dime. The new ZTR’s are a work of art focusing not only on performance, but also on comfort and style. They can include shock absorbers, larger wheels for a more comfortable ride, cushy seat with armrests and even cup holders!
The biggest drawback for many homeowners is trying to operate the ZTR’s with the two separate directional levers. The cutting decks for riding mowers start at 42”. While most homeowners don’t need one that’s too big, a 48”-50” model is ideal.
Lawn Mower Cutting Tips Here are a few quick tips that will keep your lawn looking great:. Don’t cut wet grass: Aside from having a tendency to clog the machine and leave clumps of wet grass all over the yard, wet grass won’t cut easily. It tears, just as it does with a dull blade. Use a grass catcher for the first cut and last cut of the season: Use the mulching feature the rest of the time to reduce yard waste and add nutrients back into the yard. Finally, if you need just a little more incentive to spend a day in the yard, remember this. According to the Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, you can burn over 350 calories every hour you spend behind a push mower! Now that’s a great workout with added benefits!
Further Information. (article). (article). (video). (video). (video). Hello i have had the most basic push mower for comming up on 8yrs now.
I had it professionally serviced around 5 yrs ago. Otherwise i seem to be able to keep in running ok. I treat with Stabil in spring and have replaced a filter before. I feel like i should be able to replace a spark plug altho ill have to read up how to check or ensure the gap. The oil needs to be changed as well.
My question is ive used it twice this season and both times it remains running for about a min. After i release the handle. What does this mean and what would cause this. Thomas Gilbert Says.
I have a rear wheel self-propelled Troy Built mower. When it isn’t running it’s very hard to push unless I lift the rear wheels off the ground, not very easy to do when moving the mower.
2013 mercury 8hp 4 stroke manual. If I don’t do that the rear wheels make a grinding sound. I just had a new transmission put in the mower as the original one only lasted 1.5 years and the repairman said it was defective.
Troy did nothing to help me with this cost. Just need to know how to push the mower when it isn’t running. Please any help much appreciated. Tracy Blair Says. Hi Irene, The manual for your lawn mower engine should give the weight and type of oil recommended as well as how often you should change it. If you don’t have a manual you can often find them online at the website for the lawn mower or engine manufacturer.
Since many mowers use Briggs & Stratton engines, here’s a link to the page. You’ll need the model number and engine type to look up your manual. I change the oil in my (Briggs & Stratton engine) lawn mower once a year using a 30 weight high detergent oil.
You don’t have to use it, but Briggs & Stratton sells oil for small engines which is available at many home centers and discount stores like Wal-Mart. Irene Chrest Says. How to Start a Push Lawn Mower This is how to, in general, start a push lawn mower that runs on gasoline. Obviously, how to start your individual lawn mower may vary according to what brand and model of lawn mower you have. Make sure you have enough motor oil in your mower.
Usually there is a cap on top of the mower body, smaller than the gas cap, that says 'oil' or something similar. The cap will probably have an oil gauge attached, so check the oil as you would in a car, that is, judge the level of oil on the gauge against the depth of the reservoir (the length of the gauge). Make sure you have enough gasoline. There should be a clearly labeled cap on the gas tank. If you open it, you should be able to look down into the tank and see the approximate level. Add more (preferably using a funnel) if needed. Locate the prime button, usually red or black, a squishy button somewhere on the mower’s body.
Push it between 3 and 4 times in order to force the gasoline into the lines. You may need to pull and hold a starting lever (a safety feature), or the lawnmower will not start no matter what you do. Brace your arm holding the starting lever, and pull upward on the pull cord, which you should find on top of the mower body. You may have to do this several times before the motor starts up. I purchased a cub cadet l8 HP LT 10-40 AND I MOW A GOOD ONE AND 3 QUARTERS YARDS AND TO ME THE MOWER AND JOB IT DOES IS PERFECTI JUST MUST SAY TO YOU AND BUILDERS THANK – YOU We want to hear from you! In addition to posting comments on articles and videos, you can also send your comments and questions to us on our or at (800) 946-4420.
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. 2 Answers SOURCE: check the mechanism first before changing the gearbox its possible that the cable might jump out from the pulley or the cable is worn out or its possible that the gear on the tire is worn out to if not then that would be the time for you to change the gear box it would be hard to change it if you don't have the right tools to work on it if you know how everything work its not that hard to replace it just make sure were everything goes memorize the parts before disassembling cause that would be you guide to reassemble it.goodluck Posted on Aug 16, 2009.