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

Page 4: ...g Height Adjustment Levers 12 4 ATTACHMENTS 13 Grass Bag standard 13 Hard Shell Grass Catcher optional 14 Side Discharge Chute optional 14 5 PRE OPERATION CHECK 15 Blade 15 GrassBag 16 Optional Attach...

Page 5: ...e 38 Spark Arrester Maintenance optional equipment 39 Flywheel Brake Cable Adjustment 40 Throttle Cable Adjustment 41 Carburetor Adjustment 42 Grass Bag Cleaning and Replacement 43 Blade Removal and I...

Page 6: ...MUST MEET THIS STANDARD I II uu IYUI ri tnn I UNLtS3 KtAK UUUK IS CLOSEDOR BAG IS IN PLACE READ OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG CAP BEFORE CUTTER DECK AND CUTTER BLADE SERVIC...

Page 7: ...nds 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 han...

Page 8: ...pings are a fire hazard l Honda HRA215PDA 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...

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: ...2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER I HANDLEBAR f THROTTLE LEVER FRONT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER HARGE GUARD GRASS BAG OIL FILLER CAP OIL DRAIN BOLT I CUTTER DECK MUFFLER 8...

Page 11: ...CAP A AIR CLEANER CARBURETOR FUEL VALVE Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference Refer to the serial numbers when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries s...

Page 12: ...fuel valve to the OFF position to prevent the possibility of carburetor flooding and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage FUEL VALVE B Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can expl...

Page 13: ...itch The engine will not start and run unless this lever is moved forward To start the engine and blade push the lever forward and hold it against the handlebar while operating the recoil starter Cont...

Page 14: ...heel and move it itito another notch Set both adjusting levers to the same cutting height position ADJUSTING LEVERS Select the correct cutting height for your mowing requirements Cutting height settin...

Page 15: ...and 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...

Page 16: ...tcher and 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 CATCHE...

Page 17: ...park plug cap to prevent any possibility of accidental starting l A worn or damaged blade can cause serious injury Always inspect the blade before using the mower When the blade needs sharpening or re...

Page 18: ...s thrown through a worn or damaged 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 di scharge chute p...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 f...

Page 21: ...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 fYE7E l Using gasohol that contains m...

Page 22: ...ove the 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...

Page 23: ...the cutting height settings and make any necessary adjustments see page 12 Set both adjusting levers to the same cutting height position B The blade can cause serious injury Stop the engine before ad...

Page 24: ...lead to death To keep exhaust gas from building up provide adequate ventilation 1 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position 2 FOR STARTING A COLD ENGINE Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position FOR...

Page 25: ...pull briskly When the engine starts return the starter rope gently Continue to hold the flywheel brake lever forward against the handlebar the engine will stop if you release the lever NOTE The blade...

Page 26: ...on 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 Turn the fuel valve OFF 2 Remo...

Page 27: ...e FAST I 1 position Release the flywheel brake lever to stop the engine and blade before reaching areas wit h gravel loose stones or landscaping material Objects hit by the blade can be thrown with gr...

Page 28: ...IMUM SLOPE 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 da...

Page 29: ...e 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 extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explo...

Page 30: ...er 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 31: ...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 may...

Page 32: ...ting at the outer 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...

Page 33: ...maximum rpm If you hear engine speed decrease that means you should mow a narrower swath and or push the mower more slowly You may also need to raise the mower s cutting height Always empty the grass...

Page 34: ...flammable and gasoline vapor can explode causing injury or death Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position when the mower is not in use l Remove the grass bag FUEL VALVE Loading Unloading To reduce the...

Page 35: ...n and blade Check bolt tightness 0 Grassbag and optional Check attachments 0 Engine oil Air filter Spark plug Spark Arrester optional equipment Flywheel brake Flywheel brake cable Check level 0 Change...

Page 36: ...g a 10 mm box or socket wrench The used oil will flow along the cutter deck channel to the drain hole under the muffler NOTE l An alternative procedure is to tilt the mower on its side so the used oil...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...low to 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...

Page 39: ...9 MAINTENANCE PAPER ELEMENT FOAM ELEMENT AIR CLEANER 37...

Page 40: ...Clean the 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...

Page 41: ...h 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 arrester and the exhaust port Brush carbon d...

Page 42: ...h and move the adjuster up or down as required Tighten the lock nuts and recheck free play 3 Hold the lever forward and start the engine Release the lever the engine should stop quickly If the flywhee...

Page 43: ...y counterclockwise as far as it will go Push the choke arm with your finger to check that it has moved as far as it will go I l CHOKE ARM I 2 If adjustment is necessary loosen the throttle control cab...

Page 44: ...ath To keep exhaust gas from building up provide adequate ventilation L Set the throttle lever in the SLOW c position 3 Turn the pilot screw in or out to the setting that produces the highest idle rpm...

Page 45: ...rass bag will clog quickly Replace a frayed torn or deteriorated bag with a Honda replacement bag or its equivalent BAG REMOVAL Unclip the plastic edges of the bag and remove the bag from the frame BA...

Page 46: ...uthorized Honda lawn mower dealer l Blade replacement Use a genuine Honda replacement blade or its equivalent Blade Removal B The blade can cause serious injury Disconnect the spark plug cap to preven...

Page 47: ...er hole rim projects downward If the blade is installed upside down the edges cannot cut properly i l The blade bolts are specially designed for this application and must not be replaced with any othe...

Page 48: ...following precautions l If the mower has been running allow the engine to cool for at least half an hour before spraying water on it Never spray water on hot engine l Wash the mower using low water p...

Page 49: ...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 carburetor...

Page 50: ...n 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 CARBURETOR I 1 FiJEL DRAIN BOLT Storage Sele...

Page 51: ...h fresh gasoline If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time resulting in bad fuel that may cause hard s...

Page 52: ...aine lo 241 4 Take mower to Fuel filter clogged carburetor Take mower to dealer or refer to dealer for service or malfunction ignition shop manual repair malfunction valves stuck etc LOSS OF ROWER 1 P...

Page 53: ...amaged Empty grass bag and wash the bag if necessary Clean out cutter deck Check blade installation Sharpen or replace blade if necessary fp 15 8 44 GRASS BAGGING POOR GRASS BAGGING 1 Check grass bag...

Page 54: ...4 0 cm 2 in 5 2 cm adjustable 2 l 2 in 6 4 cm 3 in 7 6 cm ENGINE Enaine Model GXV140 Engine Type Disolacement 4 stroke overhead valve single cylinder forced air cooled 8 2 cu in 135 cc Bore and Strok...

Page 55: ...r 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...

Page 56: ...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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