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Page 3: ...ls and any instructions that follow B Indicates sedous injury or death WILL result if instructions are not followed B Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death may result if instruct...

Page 4: ...HRC216HXA Shift Lever 14 Cutting Height Adjustment Levers 15 4 ATTACHMENTS 16 Grass Bag standard 16 Hard Shell Grass Catcher optional 17 Side Discharge Chute optional 17 5 PRE OPERATION CHECK 18 Blad...

Page 5: ...43 ROTO STOP Cable Adjustment 44 HRC216SXA Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment 45 HRC216HXA Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment 46 Throttle Cable Adjustment 48 Carburetor Adjustment 49 Grass Bag Cleaning and Repl...

Page 6: ...YREPLACEMENT MUSTMEETTHIS STANDARD DO NOTSTART UNLESS REARDOOR IS CLOSEDORBAG ISIN PLACE n READ OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING l DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG CAP BEFORE CUTTER DECK AND CUTTER BLADE SERV...

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 HRC216 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: ...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: ...VER STOP BUlTON RIVE CLUTCH LEVER HANDLEBAR THROTTLE LEVER HRC21 GSXA GRASS BAG DISCHARGE GUARD CUlTING HEIGHT CUTTING HE ADJUSTMEN OIL DRAiN BOLT HRC216SXA Mechanical transmission model HRC216HXA Hyd...

Page 11: ...CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FRAME SERIAL EL TANK CAP CUlTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FUEL VALVE LEVER AIR CLEANER Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference Refer to the serial numbers when...

Page 12: ...tion for 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 Gasoli...

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: ...For self propelled use keep shift lever setting see page 14 the drive clutch lever all the way forward To propel the mower and operate the blade at the same time press the button on top of the ROTO ST...

Page 15: ...l The mower will lurch if you shift gears while theCdrive clutch is engaged Release the drive clutch lever before moving the shift lever l To avoid incomplete gear engagement be sure the shift lever...

Page 16: ...rmally mow in open areas If you wish to momentarily slow the mower during operation partially release the drive clutch lever then resume your normal speed by pushing the drive clutch lever forward aga...

Page 17: ...tch Set all four adjusting levers to the same cutting height position Select the correct cutting height for your mowing requirements Cutting height settings of 1 l 2 in 4 1 cm or 2 in 5 3 cm are appro...

Page 18: ...utter 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 cuttin...

Page 19: ...hard shell grass catcher 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 SIDE DISCHARGE C...

Page 20: ...ower 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 lawn m...

Page 21: ...erial a worn or damaged grass bag m 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 171 check...

Page 22: ...ith 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 23: ...le and gasoline 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...

Page 24: ...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 I MPORTANT NOTICE I Using gasohol tha...

Page 25: ...e the cover screws then remove 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...

Page 26: ...the cutting height settings and make any necessary adjustments see page 15 Set both adjusting levers to the same cutting height position w The blade can cause serious injury Stop the engine before adj...

Page 27: ...usness and may lead 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...

Page 28: ...ver before starting the engine If the drive clutch is held forward while starting the mower will move forward before you are ready to guide it Place your foot on the step of the cutter deck Pull the s...

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 fu...

Page 30: ...er to 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 bl...

Page 31: ...r for self propelled mowing in open areas HRC216SXA For self propelled use keep the drive clutch lever all the way forward ROTO STOP LEVER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER HRC216HXA HRC216HXA You can move the drive...

Page 32: ...MUM 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 dam...

Page 33: ...A I STOP 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 extremely f...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...ST G 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 speed You...

Page 38: ...he OFF position when the mower is not in use l Remove the grass bag Loading Unloading To reduce the possibility of fuel leakage keep the mower level while transporting and avoid tilting the mower exce...

Page 39: ...for maintenance and repair Parts of lower quality may damage the mower Maintenance Schedule operating hour interval Valve clearance AdjUSt 0 2 Fuel tank and filter Clean 0 2 Hydrostatic transmission C...

Page 40: ...ing 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 o...

Page 41: ...clean 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 ha...

Page 42: ...e 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 m...

Page 43: ...9 MAINTENANCE FUEL TANK CAP 41...

Page 44: ...d 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 0 028 0 031 in 0 7 0 8 mm Correct the gap as necessar...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...oosen 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 th...

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: ...g and raise the discharge guard Remove the screw from the transmission cover plate and remove the cover plate Move the gear shift lever all the way back to the slowest position 4 Push the drive clutch...

Page 49: ...ock nuts with a 10 mm wrench and move the adjuster up or down as required Tighten the lock nuts and recheck transmission arm alignment After the transmission arm is precisely aligned start the engine...

Page 50: ...r to check that it moved as far as it will go CABLE ADJUSTMENT 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 51: ...o keep exhaust gas from building up provide adequate ventilation 2 Set the throttle lever in the SLOW 1 position 3 Turn the pilot screw in or out to the setting that produces the highest idle rpm The...

Page 52: ...E 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 Obtain...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...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 Tighte...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...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 carbureto...

Page 57: ...the mower to drain all the gasoline from the carburetor 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...

Page 58: ...with 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 resultina in bad fuel that may cause ha...

Page 59: ...looded engine p 271 4 Take mower to Fuel filter clogged carburetor Take mower to dealer or refer to shop dealer for service or malfunction ignition manual repair malfunction valves stuck etc LOSS OF P...

Page 60: ...ed Blade is dull worn or damaged Empty grass bag and wash the bag necessary Clean out cutter deck Check blade installation Sharpen or replace blade necessan fp 18 51 GRASS BAGGING POOR GRASS BAGGING 1...

Page 61: ...ls 21 9 US gal 83 P Cuttina Width 20 9 in 53 cm Cutting Height adjustable 1 in 2 8 cm l l 2 in 4 1 cm 2 in 5 3 cm 2 l 2 in 6 5 cm 3 in 7 7 cm Enqine Model GXVl60 Engine Type 4 stroke overhead valve si...

Page 62: ...13 WIRING DIAGRAIWI SPARK PLUG IGNITION l 5 COIL l l r1 1 ENGINE SWITCH 60...

Page 63: ...atisfaction contact the Power Eqiripment 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 64: ...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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