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Maintenance Schedule

(1) For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine the proper maintenance intervals.
(2) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(3) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. 

Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures. See “Honda Publications” on 

page 21

 for ordering information.

See FAQ section at powerequipment.honda.com for more information.
Failure to follow this Maintenance 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

6

Blades

Inspect

O

12

Blade mounting bolts Inspect

O

12

Engine oil

Check

O

7

Change

(2)

O

 (2)

13

Air filter

Check

O

13

Clean

O

 (2)

Replace

O

Grass bag

Check

O

6

Blade control 

Check 

operation

O

O

9

Adjust cable

O

O

14

Spark plug

Check

O

14

Replace

O

Spark arrester 

(optional part)

Clean

O

14

Idle speed

Adjust

(3)

Throttle cable

Check

O

15

Adjust

(3)

Drive clutch

Adjust cable

O

O

15

Valve clearance

Check-

adjust

(3)

Wheel ratchets

Inspect-

grease

(3)

Fuel system

Clean tank 

and filter

(3)

Check line

Check every 2 years and replace if necessary (3)

Transmission fluid

Check level

O

15

Change

(3)

Summary of Contents for HRC216HXA

Page 1: ...heck Your Mowing Area 6 Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment 15 AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS 20 Rear Shield 6 Throttle Lever Cable Inspection 15 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 21 Mulching Plug 6 Transmission Fluid L...

Page 2: ...wn 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...

Page 3: ...Blade Inspection 12 Vibration 17 Adjust the Handlebar 4 Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection 12 Mowing and Bagging Problems 17 Add Engine Oil 5 Blade Replacement 12 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 18 Assemble the Gra...

Page 4: ...6 Tilt the mower on its right side muffler side facing the ground 7 The handle support plates have a curvature to them rounded on one side and dished on the other side The rounded side should face tow...

Page 5: ...ar 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 j...

Page 6: ...e struck by thrown objects Clear the area of pets and people especially children Their safety is your responsibility Check the condition of the grass Adjust your lawn mower ground speed and mowing swa...

Page 7: ...is white or blue smoke coming from the muffler when the engine is running Use 10W 30 API Service category SJ oil for normal conditions For additional oil recommendations see page 13 NOTICE Running the...

Page 8: ...ing hit by thrown objects and from hot engine parts and moving components For your safety and the safety of others keep all shields in place when the engine is running Refuel With Care Gasoline is ext...

Page 9: ...s from turning Drive Clutch Lever With the engine running push the drive clutch lever forward to propel the mower forward Release the drive clutch lever to stop the mower s forward movement You can co...

Page 10: ...aler knows your mower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it To ensure the best quality and reliability use only new Honda Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement M...

Page 11: ...es 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 6 Blades Inspect O 12 Bl...

Page 12: ...ment blades using the two blade bolts and special washers as shown below Make sure the upper blade bolt holes align properly with the bosses on the blade holder The blade bolts and washers are special...

Page 13: ...urs of use Thereafter clean the filter every 50 hours of use Clean the filter more often when used in dusty areas Replace the filter every 200 hours of use A properly maintained air filter will help p...

Page 14: ...k plug cap on the spark plug Spark Arrester optional part The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed Your lawn mower engine is not factory equipped with a s...

Page 15: ...should move counterclockwise until it contacts the stop post on the carburetor Push the choke arm with your finger to verify that it has moved as far as it will go 2 Move the throttle lever to the FAS...

Page 16: ...side so the fuel cap side is up This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor flooding Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blades Be careful to avoid getting...

Page 17: ...r filter page 13 Bad fuel mower stored without treating gasoline or refueled with bad gasoline Refuel with fresh gasoline page 7 Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves...

Page 18: ...ze components and control technologies to reduce evaporative emissions U S and California Clean Air Acts and Environment and Climate Change Canada ECCC U S EPA California and Canadian regulations requ...

Page 19: ...r than 80 cc Intermediate 125 hours 0 80 cc 250 hours greater than 80 cc Extended 300 hours 0 80 cc 500 hours greater than 80 cc 1000 hours 225 cc and greater HRC2163HXA HRC2163HXPH Hydrostatic transm...

Page 20: ...re 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 yo...

Page 21: ...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 desig...

Page 22: ...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 giv...

Page 23: ...nd 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 wa...

Page 24: ...NOTES...

Page 25: ...25 NOTES...

Page 26: ...26 NOTES...

Page 27: ...to any other company or organization Failure to register your lawn mower does not diminish your warranty rights Please complete and mail the postage paid card scan the QR code or register online at po...

Page 28: ...American Honda Motor Co Inc 4900 Marconi Dr Alpharetta GA 30005 9956 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Product Registration BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL ALPHARETTA GA PERMIT...

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