Honda Power Equipment HRC7018, HRC7020 Engine

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

Model HRC7018 HRC7020

Engine GXV610 GXV620

Horsepower/rpm

Maximum no-load

governed speed

Idle speed

II 8 hp/3600 rpm 120 hp/3600 rpm I

3400 *I 50 rpm

1400 *I 50 rpm

Ignition system Transistorized magneto

Valve clearance (cold):

Intake Exhaust I.. 0.007 - 0.009 inch (0,18 - 0.22mm) ; 0 005 - 0 007 inch (0 . 13 - 0 . 17mm)

Spark plug

Spark plug gap

Fuel

Fuel tank capacity

ND-BPRSES

NGK-WI GEPR-U

0.028 - 0.032 inch (0.7 - 0.8mm)

Minimum 86 pump octane, unleaded

4.4 gallons (16.63

Engine oil II OW-30 SG

Engine oil capacity 2.3 quarts (2.2 3

Contents

Main Page Page Page Safety Messages Damage PreventSon Messages Page CONTENTS Turn to the beginning of each section for a complete list of subjects. Page Page Safety Information Avoid Rotating Blades Keep Shields in Place Refuel with Care I - Wear Protective Clothing Turn Engine Off When Not Mowing Important Message to Employers Safety Label Locations MOWER SAFETY Page Page Locations This shows where to find the most frequently used controls. Page Page Page Operator Presence Levers Direction Controls Neutral Lock Page Page TRANSPORTING and STORING Transporting your Mower Storing your Mower For Over 30 Days. . . For Over 60 Days. . . Removing From Storage Page Check the Mower Blades Belts Engine Oil Hydrostatic Oil Page Page OPERATING THE MOWER Starting the Engine Pump Bypass Valves I Using the Direction Controls Moving Forward Steering the Mower Stopping the Mower Reversing the Mower Making an Emergency Stop Starting to Mow Adjusting your Speed Mowing Tips Mowing on Slopes Parking the Mower MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS The Importance Of Maintenance Maintenance Safety Safety Precautions Emission Control System Source of Emissions The U.S. and California Clean Air Act Tampering and Altering Problems that may Affect Emissions Proper Maintenance is the Owners Responsibility Replacement Parts Maintenance Modification for High Altitude Operation MAINTENANCE &ADJUSTMENTS Maintenance Schedule 36 Tuneup Specifications Air Cleaner I 1 Fuel Refueling Fuel Recommendation Oxygenated Fuels Changing the Fuel Filter Engine Oil Checking the Level Recommended Oil Changing the Oil Changing the Oil Filter t J i- f.L.I- Spark Plugs Recommended Types Checking the Spark Plugs Valve Clearance Page Idle Speed Governor Linkage Hydrostatic Oil Checking the Level Oil Recommendation Changing the Oil Changing the Oil Filter c- 1 c E Lz-- Lubrication Points Page Control Linkage Adjustment Direction Control Linkage Adjustment Page Speed Control Linkage Adjustment Page Tracking Adjustment Speed Control Switch Adjustment Operator Presence Lever Operation Tires Page Rear Wheel Adjustment Cutting Range Front Cutting Range Adjustment Rear Cutting Range Adjustment Blades Inspecting the Blade; Removing the Blades Installing the Blades Servicing the Blades Page Deck Belt Adjustment and Replacement Adjust Belt Tension Adjust Idler Pulley /A. II Replace II Blade Brake Adjustment Blade Belt Adjustment and Replacement Adjust Replace Pump Belt Replacement and Adjustment Remove Install and Adjust Spark Arrester (optional) Battery Service (electric start models) Removing the battery Inspection Charging the battery Installing the battery Page Page Engine Doesnt start Low power Mower Doesnt move Pulls to one side Vibrates Page Page Page Engine Page INDEX H N S 0 P Page Page Customer Service Information Current customer service contact information: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: