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HRC216HXA

HRC216HDA

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CONTENTS

Air Filter...........................................

Fuel ..................................................

Oil Level Check ...........................................

Blades ...............................................

Fuel System Maintenance................

Operating the Controls ................................

Blade Inspection................................

Handlebar Setup ................................

Serial Number Locations ............................

Cutting Height ...................................

Maintenance Schedule.....................

Spark Plug ..................................................

Find a Dealer...................................

Oil Change .......................................

Warranty Coverage ....................................

FOR YOUR SAFETY ........................

SERVICING YOUR MOWER ...........

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ....................

PARTS AND CONTROLS .................

Maintenance Safety ...................

Serial Number Locations......................

INITIAL MOWER SETUP..................

Maintenance Schedule...............

High Altitude Operation ........................

List of Parts .................................

Blade Replacement....................

Emission Control System .....................

Attach the Handlebar ..................

Oil Change .................................

Air Index ...............................................

Attach the Recoil Starter Rope....

Air Filter ......................................

Specifications .......................................

Add Engine Oil............................

Spark Plug ..................................

AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS .

Assemble the Grass Bag ............

Spark Arrester (optional part) .....

CUSTOMER INFORMATION ....................

Before Using Your Lawn Mower .

Blade Control Check ..................

Parts, Accessories, and Service Items

BEFORE EACH OPERATION ..........

Blade Control Lever Adjustment.

Dealer Locator Information..................

Check Your Mower......................

Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment ..

How to Contact Honda ........................

Check Your Mowing Area ...........

Throttle Lever Cable Inspection .

Honda Publications .............................

Blade Inspection .........................

Transmission Fluid Level Check

DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY ..

Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection ..

TRANSPORTING .............................

EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY............

Rear Shield .................................

STORAGE ........................................

Mulching Plug .............................

Fuel ............................................

Grass Bag...................................

Oil...............................................

Cutting Height Adjustment ..........

Cleaning .....................................

Check the Oil Level.....................

Storage Location ........................

Add Fuel......................................

Removing From Storage ............

OPERATION .....................................

TROUBLESHOOTING .....................

Safe Mowing Practices ...............

Engine Will Not Start ..................

Operating the Controls................

Loss of Power ............................

Starting the Engine....................

Vibration .....................................

Stopping the Engine..................

Mowing and Bagging Problems..

OWNER’S MANUAL

HRC216HDA

LAWN MOWER

Before operating the mower for the first time, please read this
Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated other mowers,
take time to become familiar with how this mower works and
practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.

QUESTIONS?

Contact your Honda dealer.

There is a dealer locater at

powerequipment.honda.com

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Summary of Contents for HRC216HDA

Page 1: ...ustment 15 Dealer Locator Information 22 Check Your Mower 6 Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment 15 How to Contact Honda 22 Check Your Mowing Area 6 Throttle Lever Cable Inspection 16 Honda Publications 22 Blade Inspection 6 Transmission Fluid Level Check 16 DISTRIBUTOR S LIMITED WARRANTY 23 Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection 6 TRANSPORTING 16 EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY 24 Rear Shield 7 STORAGE 16 Mulching Plu...

Page 2: ...mowers are tools not toys As with any equipment bad judgments can result in serious injuries Your child must be big enough strong enough and have the coordination necessary to comfortably reach and operate the controls Anyone who takes unnecessary risks and doesn t obey rules should not operate this lawn mower Important Message to Employers As an employer you have special responsibilities to the p...

Page 3: ... mower HANDLEBAR DISCHARGE GUARD FUEL TANK CAP FRONT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS 2 P 7 MUFFLER OIL FILLER CAP P 8 REAR CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER 2 P 7 GRASS BAG P 7 RECOIL STARTER GRIP AIR FILTER P 14 CARBURETOR SPARK PLUG CAP P 14 BLADE CONTROL LEVER P 9 FUEL VALVE SHIFT LEVER P 10 THROTTLE LEVER P 9 DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER P 10 ON Description Qty Handle support plate 2 Flange bolt 8 x 16 m...

Page 4: ...the mower deck Do not fully tighten the nuts at this point 6 Tip the mower back onto its wheels 7 Remove the cardboard packaging between the handle support hangers and the handlebar From the grass bag side of the handlebar insert the upper stud on the end of each handle support plate through the handle support hanger Make sure the upper stud goes through both holes in the handle support hanger 8 I...

Page 5: ... near the recoil starter grip that says The engine has no oil Assemble the Grass Bag 1 Insert the grass bag joint through the lid and grass bag frame Secure with a push nut on each end of the grass bag joint 2 Insert the frame into the bag as shown 3 Clip the plastic edges of the bag to the frame 4 Clip the upper plastic edges around the bag joint Please Register Your Mower Please take a few minut...

Page 6: ...ren Their safety is your responsibility Check the condition of the grass Adjust your lawn mower ground speed and mowing swath accordingly Blade Inspection 1 Turn the fuel valve OFF page 3 2 Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug page 14 3 Tilt the mower to the right side so that the fuel cap side is up This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor flooding 4...

Page 7: ...rge guard grasp the grass bag handle and remove the grass bag 2 When the grass bag is clear of the discharge guard you can lift it through the handlebar opening or remove it to the rear of the mower below the handlebar Cutting Height Adjustment To adjust the cutting height pull each adjustment lever toward the wheel and move the lever into another notch Move all four adjustment levers to the same ...

Page 8: ...efore starting the engine 3 Tighten the fuel tank cap until it clicks Move the mower at least 10 feet 3 meters away from the fueling source and site before starting the engine NOTICE Fuel can damage paint and plastic Be careful not to spill fuel when filling your fuel tank Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered by the DISTRIBUTOR S LIMITED WARRANTY on page 23 OPERATION For your safety avoid ...

Page 9: ... or property damage The best way to prevent potential injury from thrown objects is to release the blade control lever to stop the blades before reaching areas with gravel loose stones or landscaping material Be careful when mowing over obstacles that stick up above the surface of the lawn such as sprinkler heads paving edging raised tree roots etc If the blades hit something or if the mower start...

Page 10: ...h lever then resume your normal speed by pushing the drive clutch lever forward again It is not necessary to move the shift lever for momentary speed reduction For maximum mowing performance use the lower speed range for mowing and the higher speed range for transporting Starting the Engine The blades turn when you start the engine Start the engine in a clear or mowed area where the blades can tur...

Page 11: ... certified to EPA standards Maintenance Safety Some of the most important safety precautions follow However we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task Safety Precautions Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs This will eliminate several potential hazards ...

Page 12: ...ance Schedule could result in non warrantable failures Item 1 Action Before each use First 20 hours of use Every 50 hours of use Every 100 hours of use Every 200 hours of use Every 1000 hours of use See page Rear shield Check O 7 Blades Inspect O 6 Blade mounting bolts Check O 6 Engine oil Check O 8 Change O 2 O 2 13 Air filter Check O 14 Clean O 2 Replace O Grass bag Check O 7 Spark plug Check O ...

Page 13: ...chance of scratching the side of the mower deck or wheels when tipping place a piece of cardboard or drop cloth on the ground The use of a commercially available siphon pump will save time and make the oil change easier 1 Turn the fuel valve OFF page 3 This will reduce the possibility of fuel leakage 2 Wipe the oil filler area clean and then remove the oil filler cap dipstick 3 Place a suitable co...

Page 14: ... housing and cover Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the carburetor NOTICE Excess oil will restrict air flow through the foam element and may transfer to the paper element soaking and clogging it 6 Place the foam air filter element over the paper element and reinstall the assembled air filter 7 Install the air cleaner cover and tighten the cover wing nuts securely...

Page 15: ...ass bag and raise the discharge guard 2 Remove the screw from the transmission cover plate and remove the cover plate 3 Set the rear cutting height adjusters in the highest cutting height position 4 Move the shift lever to the slowest position 5 Push the drive clutch lever all the way forward and hold it against the handlebar 6 While holding the drive clutch lever all the way forward look through ...

Page 16: ...nsmission fluid may cause transmission damage 5 Screw the filler cap dipstick in and install the transmission cover plate TRANSPORTING If the engine has been running allow it to cool before loading the mower on the transport vehicle A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position This will prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the...

Page 17: ...o reduce the possibility of fuel leakage Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage With the engine and exhaust system cool cover the mower to keep out dust A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some materials Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover A nonporous cover will trap moisture around the mower promoting rust and corrosion Removin...

Page 18: ... effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made NOTICE When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation the air fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use Operation at altitudes below 2 000 feet 610 meters with a modified carburetor may cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage For use at low altitude...

Page 19: ... cannot deny coverage under the emission warranty solely for the use of non Honda replacement parts or service performed at a location other than an authorized Honda dealership you may use comparable EPA certified parts and have service performed at non Honda locations However the use of replacement parts that are not of the original design and quality may impair the effectiveness of your emission...

Page 20: ...ngle cylinder overhead valve forced air cooled Displacement 9 9 cu in 163 cc Bore and stroke 2 7 x 1 8 in 68 x 45 mm Compression ratio 8 1 Ignition system Transistorized magneto Transmission Type Hydrostatic fluid drive infinitely variable speeds Maximum Mower Ground Speed engine at 3 100 rpm 3 98 mph 1 78 m s Fuel Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher containing no more than...

Page 21: ...Check it before each use A properly maintained air filter will help prevent dirt from entering the carburetor The small passages inside the carburetor can become blocked 3 to 4 Weeks Before Next Use Reason Keep your product s fuel tank full of fresh fuel when not in use Turn the fuel valve OFF If the fuel tank is only partially filled air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration Turn the fuel v...

Page 22: ...r The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing American Honda Motor Co Inc reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission Shop Manual This manual covers ...

Page 23: ...ow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Honda Parts Accessories and Apparel This warranty is limited to Honda Power Equipment p...

Page 24: ...must be provided without charge to the owner A list of warranted parts is on the adjacent column of this warranty statement All emission related parts are under warranty for the remainder of the warranty period Normal maintenance items such as spark plugs and filters that are on the warranted parts list are warranted up to their required replacement interval only Honda will also replace other engi...

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