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Page 5: ...instructions that follow w Indicates serious injury or death WILL result if instructions are not followed B Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death may result if instructions are...

Page 6: ...ded Engine Mower Operation Stopping the Engine High Altitude Operation 7 MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 8 TRANSPORTING 9 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Engine Oil Change Air Cleaner Service Spark Plug Servi...

Page 7: ...PLACE 8 READ OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG CAP BEFORE CVTTER DECK AN0 CUTTER BLADE SEFNICING 00 NOT ALLOW ANlONE TO STAND IN FRONT OF MOWER I TO PIWENT INJURY FROM THROWN O...

Page 8: ...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 h...

Page 9: ...lippings are a fire hazard l Honda HRA215 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 10: ...NSIBILITY 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 11: ...VER ROTO STOP BUTTON DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER HANDLEBAR THROlTLE LEVER GRASS BAG DISCHARGE GUARD FUEL TANK CAP FRONT CUlTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER OIL FILLER CAP u CUTER DECK I OIL DRAIN BOLT MUFFLER HRA2...

Page 12: ...ENGINE SERIAL REAR ClJlTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER CARBURETOR CARBURETOR SHIFT LEVER AIR CLEANER AIR CLEANER FUEL VALVE FUEL VALVE Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference Refer...

Page 13: ...to the OFF position to prevent the possibility of carburetor flooding and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage w Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode causing injury or...

Page 14: ...he 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 life...

Page 15: ...elease the lever to disengage the drive To propel the mower and operate the blade at the same time press the button on top of the ROTO STOP lever push the ROTO STOP lever forward then push the drive c...

Page 16: ...ncomplete gear engagement be sure the shift lever is centered in one of the three detent positions Position 1 SLOW 2 6 ftlsec 0 8 mlsec maximum speed Position 2 MEDIUM 3 9 ftlsec 1 2 mkec maximum spee...

Page 17: ...notch Set both adjusting levers to the same cutting height position Select the correct cutting height for your mowing requirements Cutting height settings of l l 12 in 4 0 cm or 2 in 5 2 cm are approp...

Page 18: ...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 cutti...

Page 19: ...er 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 SIDE DISCHARGE...

Page 20: ...r w A worn or damaged blade may cause serious injury Always inspect the blade before using the mower i When the blade needs sharpening or replacement take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda lawn mo...

Page 21: ...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 discharge chute pa...

Page 22: ...e engine with 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 Clas...

Page 23: ...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 flames...

Page 24: ...line 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 IMPORTANT NOTICE Using gasohol th...

Page 25: ...ve 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 26: ...ting height settings and make any necessary adjustments see page 13 Set both adjusting levers to the same cutting height position m The blade can cause serious injury Stop the engine before adjusting...

Page 27: ...s of consciousness and may 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...

Page 28: ...drive clutch lever before starting the engine 5 If the drive clutch is engaged the mower will move forward when you operate the starter Place your foot on the step of the cutter deck Pull the starter...

Page 29: ...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 lever to STOP and turn the f...

Page 30: ...any area with loose objects Operate the ROTO STOP lever with a quick and complete motion so the blade is always either fully engaged or disengaged This will help to prevent stalling the engine and it...

Page 31: ...MAXIMUM 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...

Page 32: ...P 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 FUEL VALVE m Gasoline is...

Page 33: ...lawn mower 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 h...

Page 34: ...tor 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 35: ...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 36: ...use the FAST 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 slower forward s...

Page 37: ...at least 15 minutes after the engine has stopped Allow the engine to cool before transporting the mower Before Loading l Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position This will prevent the possibility of ca...

Page 38: ...icle while holding the mower level l Position the mower so all 4 wheels are on the bed of the vehicle Tie the mower down with rope or straps and block the wheels Keep the tie down rope or straps away...

Page 39: ...the mower Maintenance Schedule REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD bolt tightness Air filter Spark Arrester optional equipment ROTO STOP ROTOSTOP cable Drive clutch cable Throttle cable Valve clearance Fuel tank...

Page 40: ...ve the oil filler cap and the oil drain bolt using a 10 mm box or socket wrench The used oil will flow along the cutter deck channel to the drain hole under the muffler DRAIN HOLE NOTE Please dispose...

Page 41: ...ain channel clean to reduce dirt build up when the mower is used DRAIN FILLER CAP BOLT DIPSTICK CAP DIPSTICK NOTE Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for p...

Page 42: ...and allow 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 muc...

Page 43: ...9 MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER PAPER ELEMENT AIR FILTER FOAM ELEMENT AIR CLEANER COVER 1 39...

Page 44: ...r chipped Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if you are going to reuse it 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 ne...

Page 45: ...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 arrester and the exhaust port Brush...

Page 46: ...is necessary loosen 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...

Page 47: ...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 and...

Page 48: ...with your finger to check that it moves 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 Tig...

Page 49: ...keep exhaust gas from building up provide adequate ventilation 2 Set the throttle lever in the SLOW CC position 3 Turn the pilot screw in or out to the setting that produces the highest idle rpm The...

Page 50: ...OTE 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 Obtai...

Page 51: ...cutting 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 2 3 Turn the fuel val...

Page 52: ...talled upside down the edges 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 Tigh...

Page 53: ...l for at least half an hour before spraying water on it Never spray water on a hot engine l Wash the mower using low water pressure and keep water away from controls cable ends wheel hubs and all othe...

Page 54: ...as HONDA GAS CONDITIONER 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 55: ...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 Storage Select a storage area away f...

Page 56: ...ed in the PRE OPERATION CHECK section of this manual pages 16 22 NOTE l Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling be sure that it contains only fresh gas...

Page 57: ...ne tp 25 4 Take mower to dealer for service or repair Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Take mower to dealer or refer to shop manual LOSS OF POWER 1 Chec...

Page 58: ...or 2 fp 12 Set both levers in the same cutting height position p 13 Empty grass bag and wash the bag if necessary Clean out cutter deck Check blade installation Sharpen or replace blade if necessary...

Page 59: ...83 k Cutting Width 20 9 in 53 cm Cutting Height adjustable 1 in 2 7 cm l l 12 in 4 0 cm 2 in 5 2 cm 2 l 12 in 6 4 cm 3 in 7 6 cm ENGINE Engine Model GXVl40 Engine Type 4 stroke overhead valve single c...

Page 60: ...13 Wl RING DIAGRAM SPARK PLUG _ _ INTEGRATED CIRCUIT 1 ENGINE Y SWITCH 56...

Page 61: ...o your 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...

Page 62: ...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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