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Summary of Contents for Harmony HRB215PXA

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Page 2: ...mower if resold The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing Honda Power Equipment Mfg Inc reserves the right however to disconti...

Page 3: ...stand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership The warranty policy is a separate document that should have been given to you by your dealer When your mower needs scheduled maintenance keep...

Page 4: ...UTION These mean You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions Each message tells you what the hazard is wh...

Page 5: ...ng tips TRANSPORTING 39 How to load and carry your mower safely MAINTENANCE 41 When and how to perform routine inspection service and adjustments to keep your mower in good operating condition TROUBLE...

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Page 7: ...perate 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 Mowin...

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

Page 9: ...ILITY 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 thi...

Page 10: ...e and exploshre and you can be burned or seriously injured When refueling n Keep heat sparks and open flame away n Fill fuel tank only outdoors A N S I STANDARD 871 1 ANY REPLACEMENT MUST MEET THIS ST...

Page 11: ...arts of your mower and it tells you how the controls work COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 10 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 12 Throttle Lever 12 Blade Control Lever 13 Drive Clutch Lever HRB215SXA HRM215SXA 13 Shif...

Page 12: ...AP CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER OIL FILLER CAP MOWER DECK CUlTlNG HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER HRB215PXA Manually propelled high lift blade and grass bag HRB21 SSXA Self propelled high lift blade and gr...

Page 13: ...CAP AIR CLEANER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER CARBURETOR Record the frame and engine serial numbers in the space below You will need these serial numbers when ordering parts and when making technica...

Page 14: ...OF CONTROLS Throttle Lever I I CHOKE For starting a cold engine 6 FAST For restarting a warm engine and for mowing e SLOW For idling the engine cl STOP For stopping the engine and closing the fuel val...

Page 15: ...er The blade control lever starts and stops blade rotation Drive Clutch Lever HRB215SXA HRM215SXA The drive clutch lever engages and disengages the transmission that drives the rear wheels DRIVE CLUTC...

Page 16: ...A HRMP ISSXA The shift lever selects the drive speed for the mower 1 SLOW For mowing thick grass or maneuvering in small areas 2 FAST For maximum self propelled speed in large open areas 14 GEAR SHIFT...

Page 17: ...are six settings 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 in There is an adj...

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Page 19: ...before you begin mowing CHECK YOUR LAWN 18 Objects 18 People and Pets 18 Lawn 18 CHECK YOUR MOWER 19 Blade 19 Engine Oil Level 20 Fuel 21 Air Cleaner Inspection 22 Handlebar Height Adjustment 23 Grass...

Page 20: ...nd Pets People and animals near the mowing area can move into your path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown objects Clear the area of people and pets especially children Their safe...

Page 21: ...d damage NORMAL EXCESSIVELY BENT CRACKED WORN A dull blade can be sharpened but a blade that is worn out bent cracked or otherwise damaged must be replaced A worn or damaged blade can break causing bl...

Page 22: ...ick clean 2 Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck Check the oil level shown on the dipstick 3 If the oil level is low add oil to reach the upper limit mark on the dip...

Page 23: ...e should be no fuel in the filler neck After refueling tighten the fuel tank cap securely Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive and you can be burned or seriously injured when refueling l Stop en...

Page 24: ...amage caused by spilled fuel is not covered under warranty Air Cleaner Inspection Check that the air filters are clean and in good condition Dirty air filters will restrict air flow to the carburetor...

Page 25: ...on 1 Loosen the lower 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 handl...

Page 26: ...es and excessive wear The grass bag wears during normal use and will eventually require replacement Grass bag replacement is explained on page 59 Ins talla tion 1 Raise the discharge guard and hook th...

Page 27: ...plug is fully inserted and the discharge guard is closed MULCHING PLUG Cutting Height ADJUSTMENT LEVERS Check the mower deck cutting height settings and be sure that all four adjustment levers are se...

Page 28: ...ady to Mow Be sure to wear protective clothing Long pants and eye protection can lower your risk of injury from thrown objects Wear footwear that protects your feet and won t let you slip if you mow o...

Page 29: ...WING 30 ThrottleLever 30 Blade Control Lever 30 Drive Clutch Lever 31 ShiftLever 31 STOPPING THE ENGINE 32 SAFE MOWING PRACTICES 33 Slopes 33 Obstacles 34 Gravel and Loose Objects 34 MOWINGTIPS 35 Whe...

Page 30: ...the engine in an enclosed area such as a garage Your mower s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death STARTING THE ENGINE...

Page 31: ...you feel resistance then pull briskly Return the starter grip gently STARTER GRIP 3 Move the throttle lever away from the CHOKE position as soon as the engine warms up enough to run smoothly without u...

Page 32: ...the stop position Blade Control Lever To start blade rotation press the button on top of the blade control lever then pull the lever forward and hold it against the handlebar BUrroN Release the blade...

Page 33: ...handlebar Hold both levers against the handlebar Always release the drive clutch lever before starting the engine If the drive clutch is engaged the mower will move forward when you operate the starte...

Page 34: ...N STOPPING THE ENGINE 1 Release the drive clutch lever and blade control lever BLADE CONTROL LEVER x aI DRIVE CLUTCH LEVE6 HRBSiSSXA HRM21 BSXA 2 Move the throttle lever to the STOP position THROTTLE...

Page 35: ...ebar 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...

Page 36: ...r break the mower deck i or other components Vibration usually indicates serious trouble A worn cracked or damaged blade can break and pieces of the damaged blade can become dangerous projectiles Thro...

Page 37: ...TOO SHORT 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 you...

Page 38: ...ooting 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...

Page 39: ...or many obstacles divide it into sections where you can use counterclockwise mowing patterns Bagging Use a clockwise mowing pattern This will give the best bagging performance leaving the least amount...

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Page 41: ...ORTING I This chapter explains how to load and carry your mower safely BEFORE LOADING 40 LOADING AND UNLOADING 40 This chapter explains how to load and carry your mower safely BEFORE LOADING 40 LOADIN...

Page 42: ...uretor flooding and reduce the possibility 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 hol...

Page 43: ...ange 45 Air Cleaner Service 47 Spark Plug Service 48 Carburetor Adjustment 50 High Altitude Operation 50 Fuel Recommendations 51 EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE 52 Source of Emissions 52 Tampering and Al...

Page 44: ...flammable and explosive Refuel outdoors with the engine stopped Wipe up spills immediately Never use gasoline to clean parts To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning stop the engine before making any insp...

Page 45: ...re not of equivalent quality may impair the effectiveness of your emission control system Maintenance Follow the maintenance schedule Remember that this schedule is based on the assumption that your m...

Page 46: ...Adjust rhrottle cable Adjust dalve clearance Adjust Qel tank and filter Clean Gel line Replace 02 02 Every 2 years2 l Service more frequently when used in dusty areas l 2 These items should be service...

Page 47: ...o drain completely 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 o...

Page 48: ...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 If...

Page 49: ...rew and remove the air cleaner cover screw then remove the air cleaner cover 2 Remove the paper filter from the air cleaner housing Remove the foam filter from the cover 3 Inspect the filters and repl...

Page 50: ...retor 6 Reinstall the filters and cover Tighten the cover screw securely Spark Plug Service RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUGS NGK ND REGULAR RESISTOR BP5ES BPR5ES WlGEP U WlGEPR U CHAMPION N12Y RN12Y l Resistor...

Page 51: ...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 21 mm 13 lsin spark plug wrench to compress the washer If reins...

Page 52: ...the carburetor If you always operate your mower at altitudes above 6 000 feet 1 800 meters have an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer perform this carburetor modification In any case engine horsepowe...

Page 53: ...hear 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 cha...

Page 54: ...des of nitrogen and hydrocarbons Tampering and Alteration Tampering with or altering the emission control system may increase emissions beyond the legal limit Among those acts that constitute tamperin...

Page 55: ...and move the adjuster up or down as required 2 Tighten the locknuts and recheck free play 3 Start the engine outdoors and operate the blade control lever Check that the blade starts when you push the...

Page 56: ...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 drive clutch lever Check that the drive clutch engages and r...

Page 57: ...essary 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 lev...

Page 58: ...e 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 un...

Page 59: ...eplacement blades or their equivalent Blade Removal 1 Put the throttle lever in the STOP position to close the fuel valve Disconnect the spark plug cap then tilt the mower to the right side so the car...

Page 60: ...other bolts 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 49 59 Nom 5 0 6 0 kg m 36 43 f lb If you...

Page 61: ...bag will clog quickly 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 2 Remove the...

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Page 63: ...TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter shows what to check if you have a problem with your mower ENGINE PROBLEMS 62 Engine will not start 62 Lossofpower 62 VIBRATION PROBLEMS 63 MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS 63...

Page 64: ...h fresh refueled with bad gasoline gasoline p 21 Spark plug faulty Clean gap or replace fouled or improperly spark plug p 49 gapped Dry and reinstall spark Spark plug wet with plug Start engine with f...

Page 65: ...tle lever is in the FAST position 2 Reduce forward speed 3 Check cutting height adjustment levers 4 Check grass bag if equipped 5 Check mower deck and blade Possible Cause Correction Engine speed is t...

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Page 67: ...hat it will start easily when you want to use it again STORAGE PREPARATION 66 Cleaning 66 Fuel 67 Adding fuel stabilizer to extend fuel storage life 67 Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor 68 Engineo...

Page 68: ...Never spray water on a hot engine Cooling the engine too quickly can cause damage 2 Wash the mower with a garden hose or other low pressure equipment 3 Try to keep water away from controls cable ends...

Page 69: ...l 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 life by adding a gas...

Page 70: ...e and you can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel l Stop engine and keep heat sparks and flame away l Refuel only outdoors l Wipe up spills immediately 2 Move the throttle lever to the S...

Page 71: ...der Remove the spark plug see page 49 Pour a tablespoon 5 10 cc of clean engine oil into the cylinder Pull the starter rope several times to distribute the oil in the cylinder Reinstall the spark plug...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...r with its wheels on a level surface Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage The handlebar can be folded for compact storage see page 70 With the engine and exhaust system cool cover the mower to keep o...

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Page 75: ...chapter gives dimensions capacities and other technical information MOWER MODEL 74 DIMENSION WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES 74 ENGINE DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE 75 TRANSMISSION DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE 75 MAINTENA...

Page 76: ...idth Approximate Cutting Height adjustable Fuel Tank Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Grass Bag Capacity Handlebar high 1 505 mm 591 4 in Handlebar mid 1 580 mm 62 in Handlebar low 1 635 mm 64 in 1062 mm...

Page 77: ...64 x 42 mm 2 52 x 1 65 in I Compression Ratio 8 l I 1 Ignition System Transistorized magneto Maximum Horsepower I 3 7 kW 5 0 bhp at 3 600 rpm I Maximum Torque 10 3 N m 7 6 ft lb at 2 700 rpm TRANSMISS...

Page 78: ...rive Clutch Cable Adjust for 1 4 mm ls 6 in HRM215Sm HRB215Sm free play at drive clutch lever See page 54 Shift Cable Adjust for smooth operation HRM215SXA HRB215SXA See page 55 Throttle Cable Adjust...

Page 79: ...onda publications available to you and tells you how to contact us if you have a question or a warranty repair problem HONDA PUBLICATIONS 78 ShopManual 78 Parts Catalog 78 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...re dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Service Office You can write American Honda Motor Co Inc Honda Power Equipment Division...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...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...

Page 85: ...ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1 82...

Page 86: ...ustomer Service Information 79 Cutting Height Adjustment Levers 15 Recommendations 35 Cutting Width Recommendations 35 D Damage Prevention Message Definition 2 Description of Controls 12 Drive Clutch...

Page 87: ...s Bag Cleaning Replacement 59 Owner s Responsibility 43 Precautions 42 Schedule 44 84 Specifications 73 Mower Deck Clogging 36 Mowing Around Obstacles Gravel Objects 34 Dry Wet Grass 36 Fallen Leaves...

Page 88: ...Tuneup 76 Weights 74 Starting the Engine 28 Stopping the Engine 32 Storage Placing In Storage 71 Preparation 66 Removing From Storage 7 1 T Throttle Lever Cable Inspection 56 Operation 12 30 Transmiss...

Page 89: ...mpion N12Y Resistor NGK BPR5ES ND W163EPRU Champion RN12Y 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 030 in page 49 49 59 N m 5 0 6 0 kg m 36 43 ft lb page 58 2 100 fl50 rpm blade control disengaged page 50 Check blade s and b...

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