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Summary of Contents for HRC215

Page 1: ...HONDA Power 1Equipment Owner s Manual Rotary Mower HRC215...

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Page 3: ...instructions that follow B Indicates that 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...

Page 4: ...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 Attachme...

Page 5: ...Arrester Maintenance optional equipment 39 ROTO STOP Cable Adjustment 40 Throttle Cable Adjustment 41 Carburetor Adjustment 42 Grass Bag Cleaning and Replacement 43 Blade Removal and Installation 44 1...

Page 6: ...I STANDARD871 1 ANYREPLACEMENT MUST MEETTHIS STANDARD I DO NOT START UNLESS GUARD IS CLOSEDOR BAG IS IN PLACE READ OWNER S NANVAL BEFORE OPERATINO n DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUO CIP SEFOAE SERVICINO THE...

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 h...

Page 8: ...pings are a fire hazard l Honda HRC215 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 an...

Page 9: ...IBILITY to safely operate this mower Does the young person think through problems and come to logical solutions Be honest1 Anyone who takes unnecessary risks and doesn t obey rules should not operate...

Page 10: ...2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ROTO STOP LEVER ROTO STOP BUTTON THROTTLE LEVER GRASS RAG CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER CUTTER DECK 8...

Page 11: ...NUMBER CUTTING HEIGHT AIR CLEANER ADJUSTMENT LEVER CARBURETOR FUEL VALVE Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference Refer to the serial numbers when ordering parts and when making t...

Page 12: ...e to the OFF position to prevent the possibility of carburetor flooding and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage m Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode causing injury or...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...her notch Set all four adjusting levers to the same cutting height position Select the correct cutting height for your mowing requirements Cutting height settings of l l 2 in 4 1 cm or 2 in 5 3 cm are...

Page 15: ...ck 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 mo...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...the mower m 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 18: ...sthrown 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 pag...

Page 19: ...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 SG...

Page 20: ...xplode 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 or sp...

Page 21: ...ine 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 MPOKMUT NOTICE 1 Using gasohol t...

Page 22: ...e 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 d...

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

Page 24: ...e loss 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...

Page 25: ...extra effort will be required to operate the starter Place your foot on the step of the cutter deck Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance then pull briskly When the engine starts ret...

Page 26: ...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 fuel valve...

Page 27: ...op the blade before reaching areas with gravel loose stones or landscaping material Objects hit by the blade can be thrown with great force B Thrown objects may cause serious injury and property damag...

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: ...he 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 extremely flammable and gas...

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: ...or 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 m...

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: ...ng 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 speed You may also need to raise the mower s cutting height Always em...

Page 34: ...tremely 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 Loading Unloading To reduce the pos...

Page 35: ...H H AK ii operating hour interval USE 31 13 3 13 Blade condition and blade Check bolt tightness 0 Grass bag and optional Check attachments 0 IEngine oil Check level Change I M I 1 I Air filter Spark p...

Page 36: ...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 NOTE l An alternative procedure is to tilt the mower on its side so the used...

Page 37: ...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 handle use...

Page 38: ...rinse 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...

Page 39: ...9 MAINTENANCE J ELEMENT b 3 AIR FILTER FOAM ELEMENT 37...

Page 40: ...ped 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 necessar...

Page 41: ...om the 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 arr...

Page 42: ...sen 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...

Page 43: ...m with your finger to check that it 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 T...

Page 44: ...keep exhaust gas from building up provide adequate ventilation 2 Set the throttle lever in the SLOW e I position 3 Turn the pilot screw in or out to the setting that produces the highest idle rpm The...

Page 45: ...t flange NOTE To avoid marring the plastic lid while prying off the cap nut place a thick rag or other material under the screwdrivers These cap nuts are not reusable Discard the cap nut after removal...

Page 46: ...or poor 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 Turn the fuel...

Page 47: ...led 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 Tighten...

Page 48: ...t 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 other place...

Page 49: ...as HONDA FUEL STABILIZER which is formulated to extend fuel storage life R Run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the carburetor...

Page 50: ...t the mower 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 Select a storage area awa...

Page 51: ...ith 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...

Page 52: ...n unless the engine is warm fp 22 Refuel fp 18 Drain fuel tank and carburetor fp 48 Refuel with fresh gasoline fp 18 LDSS OF POWER 1 Check under cutter deck 2 Check air filter P0SW E CAUSE Cutter deck...

Page 53: ...ore slowly lawn conditions Adjustment levers set at different positions Set all four lwara in the same cutting height position fp 121 Empty grass bag and wash the bag if installation Sharpen or replac...

Page 54: ...stable 1 in 2 8 cm l 112 in 4 1 cm 2 in 5 3 cm 2 l 2 in 6 5 cm 3 in 7 7 cm ENGINE Engine Model Engine Type Displacement Bore and Stroke Ignition System Ignition Timing Idle Soeed Fuel Tank Capacity En...

Page 55: ...13 WIRING DIAGRAM PLUG y IGNITION COIL 53...

Page 56: ...MEMO 54...

Page 57: ...he Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor Co Inc American Honda Motor Co Inc Power Equipment Customer Relations Department P O Box 50 Gardena California 90247 0805 Telep...

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