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CONTENTS

QUICK FIND

Air Filter..................................................

10

Blade........................................................

9

Contact Honda .......................................

17

Cutting Height ..........................................

4

Find a Dealer..........................................

17

Fuel ..........................................................

5

Fuel System Maintenance......................

16

Maintenance Schedule.............................

8

Oil Change..............................................

10

Oil Level Check.........................................

5

Spark Plug ..............................................

11

Warranty Coverage.................................

21

FOR YOUR SAFETY ..............................

2

PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................

3

INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................

3

Adjust the Handlebar...........................

3

BEFORE EACH OPERATION

Check Your Mower..............................

4

Check Your Mowing Area....................

4

Cutting Height Adjustment...................

4

Check the Oil Level .............................

5

Add Fuel ..............................................

5

OPERATION

Safe Mowing Practices........................

6

Operating the Controls ........................

7

Starting the Engine..............................

7

Stopping the Engine ............................

7

SERVICING YOUR MOWER

Maintenance Safety.............................

7

Maintenance Schedule........................

8

Blade Inspection..................................

9

Blade Replacement .............................

9

Oil Change ........................................

10

Air Filter .............................................

10

Spark Plug.........................................

11

Spark Arrester (optional part) ............

11

Blade Control Check .........................

11

TRANSPORTING .................................

12

STORAGE

Fuel ...................................................

12

Oil ......................................................

12

Cleaning ............................................

12

Storage Location ...............................

12

Handlebar..........................................

13

Removing From Storage ...................

13

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Will Not Start .........................

13

Loss of Power.......................................

13

Vibration ...............................................

13

Mowing Problems.................................

13

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Serial Number Locations ......................

14

High Altitude Operation ........................

14

Emission Control System .....................

14

Air Index ...............................................

15

Specifications .......................................

15

FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.............

16

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Parts, Accessories, and Service Items.

17

Dealer Locator Information...................

17

How to Contact Honda .........................

17

Honda Publications ..............................

17

DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY.

21

EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY ..........

22

PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...................

23

OWNER’S MANUAL

HRS216PDA

LAWN MOWER

Before operating the mower for the first time, please read this 
Owner’s Manual. 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.

© 2013 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved

QUESTIONS?

Contact your Honda dealer. 

There is a dealer locator at 

http://powerequipment.honda.com

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Summary of Contents for Harmony II HRS216PDA

Page 1: ...Cleaning 12 Storage Location 12 Handlebar 13 Removing From Storage 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Will Not Start 13 Loss of Power 13 Vibration 13 Mowing Problems 13 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Serial Number Loca...

Page 2: ...lawn mower Instructions how to use this mower correctly and safely Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION Each message tells you wha...

Page 3: ...is overfilled the excess oil may get transferred to the air cleaner housing and air filter An indication of overfilling is white or blue smoke coming from the muffler when the engine is running After...

Page 4: ...ticks nails and wire and remove them from the lawn area People and animals near the lawn area can move into your lawn mower s path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown objects Clear...

Page 5: ...g no more than 10 ethanol E10 or 5 methanol by volume In addition methanol must contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above ma...

Page 6: ...ver Avoid Slopes Avoid steep slopes of more than 20 Mow across slopes not up and down Be careful when changing direction Mowing on a slope when the grass is damp or wet could cause you to slip fall an...

Page 7: ...ore difficult or require special tools are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic The maintenance schedule applies to normal operati...

Page 8: ...Action Before each use 5 hours of use or firstmonth First 25 hours of use 50 hours of use or every 6 months 100 hours of use or every year 150 hours of use or every two years See page Rear shield Che...

Page 9: ...14 mm 6 point socket wrench Use a wooden block to prevent the blade from turning when removing the bolts Remove the blade 2 Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area 3 Install the sharp...

Page 10: ...ithin the recommended range The SAE oil viscosity and service classification are in the API label on the oil container Honda recommends API service category SJ or later oil Air Filter Clean the air fi...

Page 11: ...ghtening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cylinder head 7 Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug Spark Arrester optional part The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to k...

Page 12: ...Deck Before washing the underside of the mower deck stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Rest the mower on its right side so the fuel cap side is up This will help to prevent fu...

Page 13: ...ged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair LOCKING KNOB 2 BLADE CONTROL LEVER Possible Cause Correction Throttle...

Page 14: ...itionally Honda fuel systems utilize components and control technologies to reduce evaporative emissions U S and California Clean Air Acts and Canadian Environment Protection Act U S EPA California an...

Page 15: ...Length 61 1 8 in 1554 mm Width 23 in 585 mm Overall height 37 3 8 in 948 mm Dry weight 62 2 lb 28 2 kg Cutting width 21 0 in 530 mm Cutting heights 1 3 1 2 in 25 87 mm Model GCV160 Type 4 stroke overh...

Page 16: ...n Action Reason Turn the fuel valve OFF and fill the mower s fuel tank If the fuel tank is only partially filled air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration With the fuel valve off start the engin...

Page 17: ...to the new owner if you resell the lawn mower The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing American Honda Motor Co Inc reserves t...

Page 18: ...18 NOTES...

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Page 21: ...plied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specifi...

Page 22: ...required replacement interval only Honda will also replace other engine components damaged by a failure of any warranted part during the warranty period The use of replacement parts not equivalent to...

Page 23: ...confidential It will not be released to any other company or organization Failure to register your lawn mower does not diminish your warranty rights Please complete and mail the postage paid card or r...

Page 24: ...e neglect impr maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your power equipment engine to a Honda Power Equipment dealer as soon as a problem exists The warranty repairs...

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