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Summary of Contents for HR21-5

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Page 3: ...tructions that follow m Indicates serious injury or death WILL result if instructions are not followed w Indicates a strong possibility that serious personal injury or death mav result if instructions...

Page 4: ...HR215SXA HR215SMA 15 Handlebar Locking Knobs 16 Cutting Height Adjustment Levers 17 4 ATTACHMENTS 18 Grass Bag standard 18 Hard Shell Grass Catcher optional 19 Side Discharge Chute optional 19 5 PRE O...

Page 5: ...ent 46 Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment HR215SXA HR215SMA 47 Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment HR215HXA 48 Throttle Cable Adjustment 50 Shift Cable Adjustment HR215SXA HR215SMA 51 Carburetor Adjustment 52 Gr...

Page 6: ...S REARDOOR IS CLOSEDORBAGISIN PLACE I READ OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING n DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG CAP BEFORE CUTTER DECK AND CUTTER BLADE SERVICING n DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO STAND IN FRONT OF MOWE...

Page 7: ...hands and feet away from the cutter deck while the engine is running l Stop the engine before adjusting cutting height or performing any inspection or maintenance l Wear heavy gloves to protect your...

Page 8: ...ippings are a fire hazard l Honda HR215 mowers are not factory equipped with spark arresters It is illegal in some areas to operate an engine without a USDA qualified spark arrester Check local laws a...

Page 9: ...SIBILITY 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...

Page 10: ...CKING KNOBS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER DECK ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER on back of engine MUFFLER CAP DRAIN BOLT Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference Refer to the serial numbers...

Page 11: ...G HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT F jGy AIR CLEANER SPARK PLUG CAP FUEL VALVE CARBURETOR HR215PXA Manual starting manually propelled no transmission HR215HXA Manual starting self propelled hydrostatic transmission...

Page 12: ...the engine to run When the mower is not in use turn the fuel valve to the OFF position to prevent the possibility of carburetor flooding and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage B Gasoline is ex...

Page 13: ...1 For mowing SLOW position e 1 For idling STOP position Stops the engine NOTE HR215SMA only turning the engine switch to the OFF position stops the engine see page 12 THROTTLE LEVER HR215HXA THROTTLE...

Page 14: ...E SWITCH HR215SMAI START position Operates the electric starter ON position Running position NOTE The engine switch must be in the ON position to use the recoil starter OFF Position Stops the engine E...

Page 15: ...the ROTO STOP lever with a quick and complete motion so the blade drive is always either fully engaged or stopped This will help to prevent stalling the engine and it will also extend the service lif...

Page 16: ...e speed HR215SXA HR215SMA For self determined by the shift lever setting propelled use keep the drive clutch lever see page 151 all the way forward lb propel the mower and operate the blade at the sam...

Page 17: ...D Position 1 SLOW 2 6 ft sec 0 8 m set Position 2 MEDIUM 3 9 ft sec 1 2 m set Position 3 FAST 4 6 ft sec 1 4 m set SHIFT LEVER HR215HXA The shift lever controls the mower s maximum drive speed Move th...

Page 18: ...the handlebar for storage or transport convenience 1 2 Remove the grass bag and place it on top of the engine with the bag HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOBS opening at the front of the mower Loosen the handleb...

Page 19: ...me cutting height position 314 in 2 0 cm l 1 4 in 3 3 cm l 314 in 4 5 cm 2 114 in 5 6 cm1 2 516 in 6 7 cm 3 in 7 7 cm ADJUSTING LEVERS ADJUSTWiG LEVER Select the correct cutting height for your mowing...

Page 20: ...d the cutter deck may clog when mowing grass that is thick or tall If clogging occurs mow more frequently cut a narrower swath and or select a slower drive speed You may also need to raise the mower s...

Page 21: ...a side discharge chute are available from authorized Honda lawn mower dealers They attach to the cutter deck in place of the standard grass bag HARD SHELL GRASS CATCHER optional GRASS CATCHER SIDE DIS...

Page 22: ...the mower B A worn or damaged blade may cause serious injury Always inspect the blade before using the mower When the blade needs sharpening or replacement take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda...

Page 23: ...through a worn or bamaged grass bag may cause serious injury Install a new grass bag when required OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS If you have the hard shell grass catcher or the side discharge chute page 191 c...

Page 24: ...th a low oil level will cause engine damage Use high detergent premium quality 4 stroke engine oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufacturers requirements for API Service Classification...

Page 25: ...vapor can explode causing serious injury or death Use extreme care when handling gasoline KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow...

Page 26: ...oline containing alcohol gasohol be sure its pump octane rating is 86 or higher There are two types of gasohol one containing ethanol and the other containing methanol 1 Using gasohol that contains mo...

Page 27: ...he air cleaner cover 2 Inspect the paper and foam elements of the air filter Replace the filter if either of the filter elements are damaged Clean or replace the filter if the filter elements are dirt...

Page 28: ...y loosen the lower handlebar locking knobs This will allow the height adjusters to move more easily Adjust the handlebar to a comfor table height Tighten the locking knobs then tighten the locking bol...

Page 29: ...d to death To keep exhaust gas from building up provide adequate ventilation FUEL VALVE 1 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position 2 FOR STARTING A COLD ENGINE Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE posit...

Page 30: ...a time can damage the starter motor 3 Operate the starter NOTE l Always release the ROTO STOP lever before starting the engine If the blade drive is engaged extra effort will be required to operate t...

Page 31: ...engine won t start after you have operated the starter several times the engine may be flooded with excess fuel Use the following procedure to clear and start a flooded engine 1 Move the throttle leve...

Page 32: ...o stop the blade before reaching areas with gravel loose stones or landscaping material Objects hit by the blade can be thrown with great force cause serious injury and property damage Stop the blade...

Page 33: ...ed mowing in open areas DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER HR215SXA 81HR215SMAI ROTD STOP LEVER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER HR215HXA HR215SXA HR215SMA For self HR215HXA You can move the drive propelled use keep the drive clut...

Page 34: ...n 20 Use extra care when mowing over objects imbedded in the lawn such as sprinkler heads paving edging etc Avoid anything that sticks up above the surface of the lawn Striking objects may damage the...

Page 35: ...e engine switch to the OFF position When the mower is not in use turn the fuel valve to the OFF position to prevent the possibility of carburetor flooding and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage...

Page 36: ...r dealer perform this carburetor modification Even with carburetor modification engine horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each 1 000 foot increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horsepower...

Page 37: ...etor air filter reducing engine performance If dust is a problem water your lawn the day before mowing allowing the grass to dry while the soil remains moist Always wait for wet grass to dry Wet grass...

Page 38: ...ter edges of the lawn will give the best bagging performance leaving the least amount of clippings on the lawn The mower will bag most efficiently with this mowing pattern due to cutter deck design an...

Page 39: ...fast Always use the FAST 1 throttle setting when mowing and keep the engine running at or near maximum rpm If you hear engine speed decrease that means you should mow a narrower swath and or use a slo...

Page 40: ...n use Remove the grass bag Loading Unloading To reduce the possibility of fuel leakage keep the mower level while transporting and avoid tilting the mower excessively when loading and unloading l If a...

Page 41: ...e genuine Honda parts or their equivalent for maintenance and repair Parts of lower quality may damage the mower Maintenance Schedule Blade condition and blade Check bolt tightness I l I I I I Grass b...

Page 42: ...ch The used oil will flow along the cutter deck channel to the drain hole near the front of the deck FILLER CAP DRAIN HOLE OIL DRAIN BOLT NOTE l An alternative procedure is to tilt the mower on its si...

Page 43: ...ean to reduce dirt build up when the mower is used NOTE Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods Although this is unlikely unless you hand...

Page 44: ...o dry thoroughly Or clean in nonflammable solvent and allow to dry Dip the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out all excess oil The engine will smoke during initial running if too much oil is le...

Page 45: ...9 MAINTENANCE COVER scmvs AIR CLEANER COVER SING A AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT AIR FILTER FOAM ELEMENT AIR CLEANER 43...

Page 46: ...he spark plug with a wire brush if you are going to reuse it 4 Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a feeler gauge The gap should be 0 024 0 028 in 0 6 0 7 mm Correct the gap as necessary by care...

Page 47: ...he muffler shield using a 10 mm wrench 2 Remove the muffler shield identification plate muffler and gasket 3 Remove the spark arrester from the muffler 4 Check for carbon deposits on the spark arreste...

Page 48: ...the lock nuts with a 10 mm wrench and move the adjuster up or down as required Tighten the lock nuts and recheck free play NOTE When mowing check that the ROTO STOP lever operates properly If the blad...

Page 49: ...a 10 mm wrench and move the adjuster up or down as required Tighten the lock nuts and recheck free play 3 Start the engine and operate the drive clutch lever Check to be sure the drive clutch engages...

Page 50: ...e bolt from the transmission cover using an 8 mm socket wrench Remove the transmission cover TRANSMISSION Move the gear shift lever all the way back to the slowest position SHIFT LEVER Push the diive...

Page 51: ...lock nuts with a 10 mm wrench and move the adjuster up or down as required Tighten the lock nuts and recheck transmission arm alignment TRANSMISSION After the transmission arm is precisely aligned st...

Page 52: ...check that it has moved as far as it will go If adjustment is necessary loosen the throttle control cable lock nuts with a 10 mm wrench and move the adjuster up or down as required Tighten the lock nu...

Page 53: ...with a 19 mm wrench and move the adjuster up or down as required Tighten the lock nuts and recheck lever alignment 3 Start the engine and operate the shift lever Check to be sure the transmission shi...

Page 54: ...ath To keep exhaust gas from building up provide adequate ventilation Set the throttle lever in the SLOW 1 position Turn the pilot screw in or out to the setting that produces the highest idle rpm The...

Page 55: ...NOTE l To avoid marring the plastic lid while prying off the cap nut place a thick rag or other material under the screwdrivers l These cap nuts are not reusable Discard the cap nut after removal Obta...

Page 56: ...performance have the blade sharpened by an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer l Blade replacement Use a genuine Honda replacement blade or its equivalent Blade Removal 1 Turn the fuel valve OFF and re...

Page 57: ...es cannot cut properly and the center may jam the ROTO STOP l The blade bolts are specially designed for this application and must not be replaced with any other bolts 3 Tighten the blade bolts with a...

Page 58: ...will help to extend the service life of the battery Also use the plug in charger after prolonged storage or anytime you notice a decrease in starter motor speed 2P CONNECTORS 1 2 3 4 Disconnect the b...

Page 59: ...least half an hour before spraying water on it Never spray water on hot engine l Wash the mower using low water pressure and keep water away from controls cable ends wheel hubs starter motor and all...

Page 60: ...ch as HONDA FUEL STABILIZER which is formulated to extend fuel storage life b Run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the carbure...

Page 61: ...er to drain all the gasoline from the carburetor f Install the carburetor drain bolt and tighten it securely Connect the fuel line Turn the fuel valve OFF FUEL VALVE DRAIN BOLT Storage Select a storag...

Page 62: ...mower is in storage This will help to extend the service life of the battery HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOBS Removal from Storage Check all items described in the PRE OPERATION CHECK section of this manual pa...

Page 63: ...d carburetor dealer for service or malfunction ignition repair malfunction valves stuck etc HR215SMA FUSE REPLACEMENT Clean gap or replace spark plug p 44 Dry spark plug and clear flooded engine fp 29...

Page 64: ...k vent inside Fuel tank cap vent clogged Clean fuel tank cap vent fuel tank cap 5 Take mower to Fuel filter clogged carburetor Take mower to dealer or refer to dealer for service or malfunction valve...

Page 65: ...ting different positions height position p 17 4 Check grass bag 5 Check cutter deck and blade Grass bag is overfilled or clogged Cutter deck is clogged Blade is dull worn or damaged Empty grass bag an...

Page 66: ...adiusted to 3 in 7 7 cm Minimum Height grass bag removed handlebar 20 1 in 51 cm folded cutting height adjusted to 3 4 in 2 0 cm Dry Weight HR215PXA 91 5 lb 41 5 kg including grass bag HR215HXA 101 4...

Page 67: ...SMA ONLY HR215SMA ONLYI PXA HXA XA OIIIY ENGINE WIRE COLOR CODES BI Black Gr Green W White BI R Black red stripe Bl W Black white stripe CONTROL BOX HR215SMA ONLY ENGINE SWITCH CONTINUITY TERMINALS 5...

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Page 69: ...satisfaction contact the Power Equipment Division of American Honda Motor Co Inc American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Division P O Box 100021 Duluth Georgia 30136 9421 Telephone 404 497 6400 We...

Page 70: ...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...

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