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Summary of Contents for Harmony HRB215HXA

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Page 2: ...d in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing Honda Power Equipment Mfg Inc reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without...

Page 3: ...property or the environment We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership The warranty policy is a separate document that should have...

Page 4: ...your own good judgment You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including l Safety Labels on the lawn mower l Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol A and one of th...

Page 5: ...wing tips TRANSPORTING 41 How to load and carry your mower safely MAINTENANCE 43 When and how to perform routine inspection service and adjustments to keep your mower in good operating condition TROUB...

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Page 7: ...operate your mower safely IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 6 Avoid Rotating Blades 6 Clear Mowing Area 6 Keep Shields in Place 6 Refuel with Care 6 Wear Protective Clothing 6 Turn Engine Off When Not Mowi...

Page 8: ...and remove all sticks stones pieces of wire and other loose objects Never operate the blade s over gravel Keep Shields in Place Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by thrown...

Page 9: ...BILITY to safely operate this mower Does the young person think through problems and come to logical solutions Be honest Anyone who takes unnecessary risks and doesn t obey rules should not operate th...

Page 10: ...ed permanent parts of your mower So if a label comes off or becomes hard to read contact your dealer for a replacement HRB215 UNDER NORMAL USAGE THIS BAG MATERIAL IS SUBJECT TO DETERIORATION AND WEAR...

Page 11: ...ur mower and it tells you how the controls work COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 10 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 12 FuelValve 12 Throttle Lever 12 Blade Control Lever 13 Drive Clutch Lever SXA HXA 13 ShiftLever 14...

Page 12: ...y propelled high lift blade and grass bag HRB215K2SXA Self propelled high lift blade and grass bag HRB215K2HXA Self propelled hydrostatic transmission high lift blade and grass bag HRM215K2PXA Manuall...

Page 13: ...EL VALVE AIR CLEANER CUlTlNG HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS CARBURETOR Record the frame and engine serial numbers in the space below You will need these serial numbers when ordering parts and when making te...

Page 14: ...pens and closes the fuel passage from the fuel tank to the carburetor FUEL VALVE Throttle Lever I I CHOKE For starting a cold engine 6 FAST For restarting a warm engine and for mowing e SLOW For idlin...

Page 15: ...ontrol Lever The blade control lever starts and stops blade rotation Drive Clutch Lever SXA HXA The drive clutch lever engages and disengages the transmission that drives the rear wheels DRIVE CLUTCH...

Page 16: ...um self propelled speed in large open areas and for transport SHIFT LEVER HRM215HXA HRB215HXA STOP SL W With the shift lever all the way back and the drive clutch lever engaged the mower will move slo...

Page 17: ...tings to choose from as shown in the illustration The cutting height figures are approximate The actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions HRB215 ADJUSTMENT LEVEF HRM215 There...

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Page 19: ...and yourself before you begin mowing ARE YOU READY TO MOW 18 CHECK YOUR LAWN 18 Objects 18 People and Pets 18 Lawn 18 CHECK YOUR MOWER 19 Blade s 19 Engine Oil Level 20 Fuel 21 Air Cleaner Inspection...

Page 20: ...l hazard to you and others Look for things like stones sticks bones and wire Remove them from the mowing area People and Pets People and animals near the mowing area can move into your path or into a...

Page 21: ...ed blade can become dangerous projectiles Thrown objects can cause serious injury Inspect the blade regularly and do not operate the mower with a worn or damaged blade NORMAL EXCESSIVELY BENT WORN CRA...

Page 22: ...ck clean 2 Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck Check the oil level shown on the dipstick FILLER C iP DIPSTICK 3 If the oil level is low add oil to reach the upper l...

Page 23: ...p securely Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel l Stop the engine and keep heat sparks and flame away l Handle fuel only outdoors l Wipe...

Page 24: ...the air filters are clean and in good condition Dirty air filters will restrict air flow to the carburetor reducing engine performance Refer to page 51 for air cleaner service AIR CLEANER HOUSING PAP...

Page 25: ...ion 1 Loosen the handlebar locking knobs 2 Spread the lower ends of the handlebar to release the locating pins 3 Move the handlebar up or down so the locating pins engage other holes on the handlebar...

Page 26: ...excessive wear The grass bag wears during normal use and will eventually require replacement Grass bag replacement is explained on page 64 Ins talla tion 1 Raise the discharge guard and hook the gras...

Page 27: ...rted and the discharge guard is closed DISCHARGE GUARD MULCHING PLUG Cutting Height Check the mower deck cutting height settings and be sure that all four adjustment levers are set to the same cutting...

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Page 29: ...B215SXA 32 HRM215HXA HRB215HXA 32 All Models 32 ShiftLever 33 HRM215SXA HRB215SXA 33 HRM215HXA HRB215HXA 33 STOPPING THE ENGINE 34 SAFE MOWING PRACTICES 35 Slopes 35 Obstacles 36 Gravel and Loose Obje...

Page 30: ...TION Even if you have operated other mowers take time to become familiar with how this mower works and practice in a safe area until you build up your skills For your safety avoid starting or operatin...

Page 31: ...l not turn and the mower will not move forward when you operate the starter 1 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position FUEL VALVE 2 Move the throttle lever to the proper starting position COLD ENGINE Mo...

Page 32: ...briskly Return the starter grip gently STARTER GRIP 4 If the CHOKE position was used during starting move the throttle lever away from the CHOKE position as soon as the engine warms up enough to run s...

Page 33: ...lever to the STOP position Blade Control Lever To start blade rotation press the button on top of the blade control lever then pull the lever back quickly and hold it against the handlebar B BLADE CO...

Page 34: ...the handlebar the mower will move at the speed determined by the shift lever setting see page 33 ALL MODELS Pull the drive clutch lever up to propel the mower forward Release the drive clutch lever to...

Page 35: ...ve clutch lever but the transmission may not shift smoothly if the mower is pulling hard For smoother operation release the drive clutch lever before shifting gears To avoid incomplete gear engagement...

Page 36: ...the drive clutch lever and blade control lever BLADE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER SXA HXA 2 Move the throttle lever to the STOP position THROlTLE LEVER 3 When the mower is not in use turn the fuel...

Page 37: ...ar to control the mower The blade is sharp and spins at high speed A spinning blade can cut you severely and can amputate fingers and toes 0 Wear protective footwear l Keep your hands and feet away fr...

Page 38: ...immediately disconnect the spark plug cap and check for damage see page 19 Striking objects may damage the blade s bend the crankshaft and or break the mower deck or other components Vibration usually...

Page 39: ...NG ENOUGH If you look closely you ll see that most grass has stems and leaves If you cut off the leaves you ll scalp the lawn Let the grass recover between mowings Your mower will work better and your...

Page 40: ...ing Also wet grass clippings will clog the mower deck and collect in clumps on the lawn Always wait for wet grass to dry before mowing Fallen Leaves When equipped with a grass bag your mower can be us...

Page 41: ...ons where you can use counterclockwise mowing patterns Bagging HRM215 requires optional grass bag kit Use a clockwise mowing pattern This will give the best bagging performance leaving the least amoun...

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Page 43: ...TRANSPORTING This chapter explains how to load and carry your mower safely BEFORE LOADING 42 LOADING AND UNLOADING 42 41...

Page 44: ...ossibility of fuel leakage LOADING AND UNLOADING If a suitable loading ramp is not available two people should lift the mower on and off the transport vehicle while holding the mower level Position th...

Page 45: ...lifornia Clean Air Acts 46 Tampering and Altering 46 Problems that may Affect Emissions 46 Replacement Parts 47 Maintenance 47 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 46 ENGINE MAINTENANCE 49 Engine Oil Change 49 Air Cl...

Page 46: ...intenance procedures using basic hand tools Other service tasks that are more difficult or require special tools are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or o...

Page 47: ...om engine exhaust Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Burns from hot parts Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching Injury from moving parts Do not run...

Page 48: ...enance of emission control systems The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emission standards Tampering and Altering...

Page 49: ...esign and quality may impair the effectiveness of your emission control system A manufacturer of an aftermarket part assumes the responsibility that the part will not adversely affect emission perform...

Page 50: ...ust 0 0 58 Throttle cable Adjust w O 2 Valve clearance Fuel tank Adjust Clean WI O 2 Fuel line Replace Every 2 years 2 Emission related items Replace the paper filter only 1 Service more frequently wh...

Page 51: ...pletely Please dispose of used motor oil and the containers in a manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local recycling center or service s...

Page 52: ...ne check the oil level with the mower on a level surface a Wipe the dipstick clean b Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck Check the oil level shown on the dipstick c...

Page 53: ...APER FILTER FOAM zd olv I FILTER COVER SCREW 1 Unscrew and remove the air cleaner housing cover screw then remove the air cleaner housing cover 2 Remove the paper filter from the air cleaner housing R...

Page 54: ...w securely Spark Plug Service RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUGS REGULAR RESISTOR NGK BPSES BPR5ES DENS0 WlGEP U WI GEPR U CHAMPION N12Y RN12Y Resistor spark plugs reduce interference with radio and TV reception...

Page 55: ...nding the side electrode 5 Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading 6 After the spark plug seats tighten with a 13 s in 21 mm spark plug wrench to compress the washer If reins...

Page 56: ...to the carburetor If you always operate your mower at altitudes above 6 000 feet 1 800 meters have an authorized Honda servicing dealer perform this carburetor modification Even with carburetor modifi...

Page 57: ...ar light spark knock or pinging metallic rapping noise while operating under heavy loads This is no cause for concern If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load change...

Page 58: ...ench and move the adjuster up or down as required 2 Tighten the lock nuts and recheck free play 3 Start the engine outdoors and operate the blade control lever Check that the blade starts when you pul...

Page 59: ...mm wrench and move the adjuster up or down as required 2 Tighten the lock nuts and recheck free play 3 Start the engine outdoors and operate the drive clutch lever Check that the drive clutch engages...

Page 60: ...sary 1 Loosen the lock nuts with a 10 mm wrench and move the adjuster up or down as required 2 Tighten the lock nuts and recheck lever alignment 3 Start the engine outdoors and operate the shift lever...

Page 61: ...ove the throttle lever to the FAST position LEVER 4 Engage the drive clutch lever and confirm the following a Mower does not self propel b Mower begins to self propel or creeps very slowly forward whe...

Page 62: ...with a 10 mm wrench Move the adjuster up or down as required until the mower operates as outlined in step 4 Tighten the lock nuts TOP LOCK NUT BOTTOM LOCK NUT If the mower will not operate correctly t...

Page 63: ...he stop post on the carburetor Push the choke arm with your finger to verify that it has moved as far as it will go 2 Move the throttle lever to the FAST position The choke arm should move clockwise u...

Page 64: ...blade s or their equivalent Blade Removal 1 Put the throttle lever in the STOP position and turn the fuel valve OFF Disconnect the spark plug cap then tilt the mower to the right side so the carbureto...

Page 65: ...placement parts 3 Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench Use a wooden block to prevent the blade s from turning when tightening the bolts Blade bolt torque 36 43 ft lb 5 0 6 0 kg m 49 59 N m If...

Page 66: ...Grass Bag Replacement Replace a worn or damaged bag with a Honda replacement bag or its equivalent Bag Removal 1 Unclip the plastic edges of the bag from the frame BAG 2 Remove the bag from the frame...

Page 67: ...ROUBLESHOOTING This chapter shows what to check if you have a problem with your mower ENGINE PROBLEMS 66 Engine will not start 66 Lossofpower 66 VIBRATION PROBLEMS 67 MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS 67 65...

Page 68: ...ulty fouled or improperly gapped Spark plug wet with fuel flooded engine Correction Turn fuel valve ON p 12 Move throttle lever to CHOKE position unless the engine is warm p 29 Refuel p 21 Drain fuel...

Page 69: ...ble Cause Correction 1 Check that the throttle lever is in the FAST oosition Engine speed is too slow to cut well Move throttle lever to the FAST position b 31 2 Reduce forward speed Mower is moving t...

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Page 71: ...when you want to use it again STORAGE PREPARATION 70 Cleaning 70 Engine 70 Mower Deck 70 Grass Bag HRB215 70 Fuel 72 Adding fuel stabilizer to extend fuel storage life 72 Draining the Fuel Tank and C...

Page 72: ...ine can cause damage If the engine has been running allow it to cool for at least half an hour before washing Mower Deck If using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment to clean the mower deck be...

Page 73: ...ng operate the blade control lever 4 or 5 times to expel water from the blade control mechanism Allow the blade s to spin for several minutes to ensure that no water remains 5 Stop the engine and allo...

Page 74: ...ou filled the fuel tank The Distributor s Limited Warranty does not cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation You can extend fuel storage lif...

Page 75: ...ve You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel l Stop engine and keep heat sparks and flame away l Handle fuel only outdoors l Wipe up spills immediately 2 Turn the fuel valve ON see pag...

Page 76: ...il into the cylinder Pull the starter rope several times to distribute the oil in the cylinder Reinstall the spark plug Pull the starter rope slowly until resistance is felt then return the starter gr...

Page 77: ...equipped You can place it on top of the engine with the bag opening to the front 2 Loosen the handlebar locking knobs 3 Spread the lower ends of the handlebar struts to release the locating pins 4 Fol...

Page 78: ...ith its wheels on a level surface Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage The handlebar can be folded for compact storage see page 75 With the engine and exhaust system cool cover the mower to keep out...

Page 79: ...s chapter gives dimensions capacities and other technical information MOWER MODELS 78 DIMENSION WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES 78 ENGINE DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE 79 TRANSMISSION DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE 79 MAINTE...

Page 80: ...ck Overall height with cutting height set at 2h in 64 mm Approximate Cutting Height adjustable Fuel Tank Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Transmission Fluid Capacity Grass Bag Capacity 78 Handlebar high 5...

Page 81: ...System Transistorized magneto Maximum Horsepower 5 0 bhp 3 7 kW at 3 600 rpm Maximum Torque 7 6 ft lb 10 3 N m at 2 700 rpm TRANSMISSION DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE HRB215SXA HRM215SXA Transmission Type 2...

Page 82: ...0 25 mm free play at blade control lever See page 56 Drive Clutch Cable SXA Adjust for 4s 3 16 in t1 4 mm free play at drive clutch lever See page 57a Shift Cable SXA Adjust for smooth operation See p...

Page 83: ...nda publications available to you and tells you how to contact us if you have a question or a warranty repair problem HONDA PUBLICATIONS 82 ShopManual 82 Parts Catalog 82 WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION...

Page 84: ...ion for maintaining and repairing your mower You may order them from your Honda lawn mower dealer Shop Manual This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures It is intended to be used...

Page 85: ...are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Division Cu...

Page 86: ...is way If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You can write American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipme...

Page 87: ...taining up to 10 ethanol by volume Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 15 MTBE by vol...

Page 88: ...p it functioning as designed 1 Allow the engine to cool then remove the two nuts from the muffler shield using a 10 mm socket wrench 2 Remove the muffler shield identification plate muffler and gasket...

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Page 90: ...SXA 58 Cutting Height Adjustment Levers 15 Recommendations 37 Cutting Width Recommendations 37 D Damage Prevention Message Definition 2 Description of Controls 12 Drive Clutch Lever Cable Adjustment...

Page 91: ...rass Bag Cleaning Replacement 64 Importance 44 Safety 45 Schedule 48 Specifications 77 Mower Deck Clogging 38 Mowing Around Obstacles Gravel Objects 36 Dry Wet Grass 38 Fallen Leaves 38 Patterns 39 Sl...

Page 92: ...age Placing In Storage 76 Preparation 70 Removing From Storage 7 6 Tuneup Specifications 80 W Warranty Service Information 83 Washing Grass Bag 64 70 Mower 70 Throttle Lever Cable Inspection 61 Operat...

Page 93: ...retor Torque 36 43 ft lb 5 0 6 0 kg m 49 59 Nom page 63 Idle speed 2 100 fl50 rpm blade control disengaged page 54 Check blade s and bolt tightness pages 19 63 Before each Check grass bag page 24 64 u...

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