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Page 1: ...Honda Lawn Mower HRJ216 Owner s Manual Read and understand this Owner s Manual before operating the Lawn Mower ...

Page 2: ...any time with out notice and without incurring any obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission SAFETY MESSAGES Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don t follow instructions You CAN be HURT if you don t follow instru...

Page 3: ...RE YOU READY TO MOW 15 CHECK YOUR LAWN 15 CHECK YOUR MOWER 16 Blade 16 Engine Oil Level 19 Fuel 20 Air Cleaner 21 Air Cleaner Hose TWNH Type Only 21 Grass Bag TWNH Type Only 21 Cutting Height 23 5 OPERATION 24 MOWING PRECAUTIONS 24 STARTING THE ENGINE 24 OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING 27 Throttle Lever 27 Flywheel Brake Lever 27 Drive Clutch Lever 28 Shift Lever 29 STOPPING THE ENGINE 30 Emerge...

Page 4: ...NTENANCE SCHEDULE 46 ENGINE MAINTENANCE 47 Engine Oil Change 47 Engine Oil Recommendations 48 Air Cleaner Service 49 Flywheel Brake Lever Operation Inspection 50 Spark Plug Service 50 Carburetor Modification for Altitude Operation 52 Fuel Recommendations 52 BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 53 GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT TWNH Type Only 58 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 59 9 SPECIFICATIONS 61 10 SET UP INST...

Page 5: ... footwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open san dals Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine Gasoline is highly flammable Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling Add fuel before starting the engine N...

Page 6: ...lopes Do not mow excessively steep slopes Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower toward you Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transporting when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards or shields or without guards devices for example discharge...

Page 7: ...te abnormally check immediately Stop the engine Whenever you leave the lawn mower Before refueling the lawn mower Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and turn the fuel valve off at the conclusion of mowing Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may ...

Page 8: ...Follow all instructions in your owner s manual Disconnect the spark plug cap before working on the blade or mower Go across slopes not up and down OBJECTS THROWN BY BLADE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY Inspect aera and remove debris before mowing Keep children and others away Wear eye protection Do not operate unless guard is closed or bag is in place DANGER SHARP BLADE You will be seriously cut by the ...

Page 9: ...UTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER GRASS BAG TWNH Type Only HANDLEBAR FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MUFFLER OIL FILLER CAP DIPSTICK STARTER GRIP AIR CLEANER FUEL FILLER CAP AIR CLEANER HOSE TWNH Type Only ...

Page 10: ...ANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOB 2 FRONT GUARD CUTTER HOUSING Record the frame and engine serial numbers and date of purchase in the space below You will need these serial numbers when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries Frame serial number Engine serial number Date of purchase ...

Page 11: ...rburetor The fuel valve must be ON to start and operate the mower The fuel valve should be kept OFF when the mower is not in use Throttle Lever CHOKE For starting a cold engine HIGH For restarting a warm engine and for mowing LOW For idling the engine 10 3 CONTROLS OFF ON FUEL VALVE THROTTLE LEVER HIGH LOW CHOKE ...

Page 12: ...tart unless this lever is pushed forward Drive Clutch Lever The drive clutch lever engages push forward and disengages release the transmission that drives the rear wheels The drive clutch lever should only be engaged after the engine has been started 11 FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER STOP RUN DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER DISENGAGE ENGAGE ...

Page 13: ...ings The cutting height figures are approximate The actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions Move the adjuster forward to lower and back to raise the cutter housing ADJUSTMENT LEVER Position Approx Height 76 mm 70 mm 64 mm 58 mm 51 mm 45 mm 39 mm 33 mm 28 mm 22 mm 16 mm ...

Page 14: ... self propelled drive speed 1st SLOW For mowing thick grass or maneuvering in small areas 2nd MEDIUM For intermediate self propelled mowing speed 3rd FAST For maximum self propelled transport speed 13 SHIFT LEVER 3rd FAST 1st SLOW 2nd MEDIUM 2 3 1 1 2 3 ...

Page 15: ...14 Front Guard Do not step on the front guard Do not use the front guard to lift the lawn mower Replace the front guard at an authorized Honda service dealer whenever it is deformed NOTICE FRONT GUARD ...

Page 16: ... others Look for things like stones sticks bones and wire Remove them from the mowing area People and Pets People and animals near the mowing area can move into your path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown objects Clear the area of people and pets especially children Their safety is your responsibility Lawn Check the length and condition of the grass so you will know what cutt...

Page 17: ...tal starting and wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the cutter blade 1 Stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position 2 Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug see page 50 3 Remove the grass bag if installed 4 Tilt the mower to the right so the carburetor side is up This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting 16 OFF FUEL VALVE ...

Page 18: ...ed split or dented blade A pieces of blade which breaks off and is thrown outwards can cause serious bodlly injuries Blade wear is increased when the mower is used on sandy soils Inspect the blade more often when the mower is used in these conditions NOTICE BLADE BLADE SETTING BOLTS BLADE DISC HOLDER BOLT BLADE NORMAL EXCESSIVELY WORN BENT CRACKED Limit of blade usage 10 mm ...

Page 19: ...aced A worn or damaged blade can break causing blade pieces to be thrown from the mower When a blade needs sharpening or replacement take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer Or if you have a torque wrench and other proper tools you can remove and install the blade yourself see page 53 18 ...

Page 20: ...the dipstick clean 2 Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck Check the oil level shown on the dipstick 3 If the oil level is low add the recommended oil see page 48 to reach the upper limit mark on the dipstick Do not overfill 4 After checking the engine oil level screw in the oil filler cap dipstick securely OIL FILLER CAP DIPSTICK ...

Page 21: ...losive You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel Stop the engine and keep heat sparks and flame away Handle fuel only outdoors Wipe up spills immediately Never refuel the mower inside a building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or sparks Keep gasoline away from appliance pilot lights barbe cues electric appliances power tools etc Spilled fuel is not only a fire hazard it cause...

Page 22: ...ff and has no damage slit crack hole etc Grass Bag TWNH Type Only A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner it blows air through the bag which traps the grass clippings Always empty the grass bag before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity Bagging performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90 filled Also the bag is easier to empty when not packed full AIR CLEANER HOUSING PAPER ...

Page 23: ... bag frame onto the cutter housing as shown 2 Release the discharge guard to secure the grass bag in place Removal 1 Raise the discharge guard grasp the grass bag handle and remove the grass bag 2 Release the discharge guard 3 When the grass bag is clear of the discharge guard you can lift the grass bag through the handlebars or remove it from the rear of the mower below the handlebar 22 DISCHARGE...

Page 24: ...ng is 76 mm To adjust cutting height pull the adjustment lever toward the wheel and move it into another notch If you are not sure what cutting height to select start with a high setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small area Then readjust cutting height if necessary LOWER RAISE RAISE LOWER ADJUSTMENT LEVER ...

Page 25: ...works and practice in a safe area until you build up your skills For your safety avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed area such as a garage Your mower s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause ill ness or death STARTING THE ENGINE The blade turns when you operate the starter It is easier to start the engine in a clear ...

Page 26: ...ve the throttle lever to the proper starting position COLD ENGINE Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position WARM ENGINE Move the throttle lever to the HIGH position THROTTLE LEVER CHOKE HIGH THROTTLE LEVER ...

Page 27: ...below Return the starter grip gently Keep your hands and feet away from the cutter housing at all times when starting and running the engine Continue to hold the flywheel brake lever against the handlebar the engine will stop if you release the lever 5 If the CHOKE position was used during starting move the throttle lever away from the CHOKE position as soon as the engine warms up enough to run sm...

Page 28: ... apart When you need to leave the mower for any reason always turn the engine OFF by releasing the flywheel brake lever Flywheel Brake Lever The lever must be pushed forward against the handlebar to start the engine If the lever is released backward from the handlebar the starter grip can not be pulled because the flywheel brake hold the flywheel Continue to hold the lever against the handlebar to...

Page 29: ...lutch lever before starting the engine If the drive clutch is engaged the mower will move forward when you operate the starter Operate the drive clutch lever with a quick and complete motion so the drive clutch is either fully engaged or released Hold the drive clutch lever against the handlebar during self propelled mowing This will help to extend the service life of the clutch mechanism DRIVE CL...

Page 30: ...owing performance Otherwise cut quality suffers You can shift gears without releasing the drive clutch lever but the trans mission may not shift smoothly if the mower is pulling hard For smoother operation release the drive clutch lever before shifting gears For maximum mowing performance use 1st and 2nd gears for mowing and 3rd gear for transporting To avoid incomplete gear engagement be sure the...

Page 31: ...30 STOPPING THE ENGINE Emergency Engine Stop Release the drive clutch lever and flywheel brake lever DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER STOP ...

Page 32: ...31 Normal Engine Stop 1 Move the throttle lever to the LOW position 2 Release the drive clutch lever DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER DISENGAGE THROTTLE LEVER LOW ...

Page 33: ...32 3 Release the flywheel brake lever 4 When the mower is not in use turn the fuel valve to the OFF position FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER FUEL VALVE OFF STOP ...

Page 34: ...ntrol the mower The blade is sharp and spins at high speed A spinning blade can cut you severely and can amputate fingers and toes Wear protective footwear Keep your hands and feet away from the cutter housing while the engine is running Stop the engine before performing any adjustment inspection or maintenance Slopes Mow across slopes not up and down Avoid steep slopes more than 10 and be careful...

Page 35: ...lade bend the crankshaft and or break the cutter housing or other components Vibration usually indi cates serious trouble A worn cracked or damaged blade can break and pieces of the dam aged blade can become dangerous projectiles Thrown objects can cause serious injury Inspect the blade regularly and do not operate the mower with a worn or damaged blade The Warranty does not cover parts damaged by...

Page 36: ...over between mowings Your mower will work bet ter and your lawn will look better If your grass gets too tall cut it once at the highest cutting height setting then mow again in 2 or 3 days Don t take off more than one third of total grass height in any one mowing or brown patches may develop Cutting height adjustment is explained on page 23 Cutting Width For an even lawn finish overlap each mowing...

Page 37: ...ter your lawn the day before mowing Mow when the grass is dry to your touch but the soil is still moist Wet Grass Wet grass is slippery and can make you lose your footing Also wet grass clippings will clog the cutter housing and collect in clumps on the lawn Always wait for wet grass to dry before mowing Fallen Leaves When equipped with the grass bag your mower can be used to pick up fall en leave...

Page 38: ... with a stick not by your hands Mowing Patterns Your Honda mower will work most effi ciently if you use the following mowing patterns as much as possible Cutter housing and equipment design and the direction in which the blade rotates cause these mowing patterns to give the best results Bagging Use a clockwise mowing pattern This will give the best bagging perfor mance leaving the least amount of ...

Page 39: ...uipped remove the grass bag LOADING AND UNLOADING If a suitable loading ramp is not available two people should lift the mower on and off the transport vehicle while holding the mower level Position the mower so all four wheels are on the bed of the transport vehi cle Tie the mower down with rope or straps and block the wheels Keep the tie down rope or straps away from the controls adjustment leve...

Page 40: ...er Housing If using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment to clean the cut ter housing be careful to avoid getting water into controls and cables or anywhere near the engine air cleaner or muffler opening Before washing the underside of the cutter housing be sure the fuel valve is in the OFF position Disconnect the spark plug cap Reset the mower on its right side so the carburetor side is up...

Page 41: ...r within 30 days or even less if the gaso line was not fresh when you filled the fuel tank The Warranty does not cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation You can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the fuel tank and car buretor Gasoline spoils very quickly depending on factors such as light exposure temperature and time In worst...

Page 42: ...the fuel valve to the ON posi tion see page 24 This will allow fuel in the fuel tank to drain through the carburetor bowl After the fuel is completely drained reinstall the sealing washer and the drain bolt Engine Oil Change the engine oil see page 47 Engine Cylinder 1 Remove the spark plug see pages 50 and 51 2 Pour 5 10 cc of clean engine oil into the cylinder 3 Pull the starter grip several tim...

Page 43: ...held by your hand Don t allow the cables and air cleaner hose applicable type to be bent or pinched 4 Loosely install the two handlebar locking knobs Handlebar Setting Squeeze the flywheel brake lever and drive clutch lever to release the fly wheel brake and drive clutch lever and raise the handlebar in place in the reverse order of handlebar folding taking care that the cable and air clean er hos...

Page 44: ...rosion Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank turn the fuel valve to the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage The handlebar can be folded for compact storage see page 42 With the engine and exhaust system cool cover the mower to keep out dust A hot engine and exhaust system can i...

Page 45: ...schedules in this owner s manual To help you properly care for your mower the following pages include a maintenance schedule routine inspection procedures and simple mainte nance procedures using basic hand tools Other service tasks that are more difficult or require special tools are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda techni cian or other qualified mechanic The ma...

Page 46: ...ngine exhaust Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Burns from hot parts Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching Injury from moving parts Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the tools and skills required To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion be careful when working aro...

Page 47: ... 2 Blade bolt tightness Check 16 Grass bag Check clean 21 applicable type Throttle cable Check adjust 2 1 Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 2 These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures 3 Change engine oil every 25 hours when used heavy load or in high a...

Page 48: ... oil will drain through the filler neck Allow the oil to drain completely Please dispose the used motor oil and the containers in a manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local recycling center or service station for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash pour it on the ground or down a drain 4 Fill with the recommended oil Do not over...

Page 49: ...he engine with a low oil level can cause engine dam age d Screw in the oil filler cap dipstick securely Engine Oil Recommendations Oil is a major factor affecting perfor mance and service life Use 4 stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API ser vice classification SE or later or equiva lent Always check the API service label on the oil container to be sure it includes the let...

Page 50: ...eaner nuts then remove the air cleaner cover 2 Remove the filter elements from the air cleaner housing and remove the foam filter element from the paper filter element 3 Inspect the filter elements for holes or tears and replace them if dam aged 4 Clean the filter elements Paper filter element Tap the filter several times on a hard surface to remove dirt or blow compressed air not exceeding 207 kP...

Page 51: ...over and tighten the air cleaner nuts securely Flywheel Brake Lever Operation Inspection Start the engine outdoors and move the throttle lever to the HIGH position Release the flywheel brake lever the engine should stop quickly If it does not take your mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair Spark Plug Service Recommended spark plug BPR5ES NGK or W16EPR U DENSO An incorrect spark ...

Page 52: ... spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading 6 After the spark plug seats tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer If reinstalling the old spark plug tighten 1 8 to 1 4 turn after the spark plug seats If installing a new spark plug tighten 1 2 turn after the spark plug seats A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine Overtightening the spark plug can damage the ...

Page 53: ...ne to overheat and result in serious engine damage For use at low altitude have your servicing dealer return the carburetor to origi nal factory specifications Fuel Recommendations Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline Unleaded gasoline pro duces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust system life N...

Page 54: ...e blade use a Honda genuine replacement blade or equivalent Removal 1 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position 2 Disconnect the spark plug cap then tilt the mower to the right side so the carburetor side is up 3 Hold the blade disc firmly and remove the blade disc holder bolt Set a flat blade screwdriver at the engine s bolt to prevent the blade disc from turning when removing the blade disc holder...

Page 55: ... thrust washer removed 4 Remove the blade setting bolt blade spring washer blade washer and self lock nut from the blade disc 54 BLADE HOLDER WASHER BLADE BLADE DISC THRUST WASHER WOODRUFF KEY BLADE DISC HOLDER BOLT SELF LOCK NUT 2 BLADE WASHER 2 SPRING WASHER 2 BLADE 2 BLADE SETTING BOLT 2 BLADE DISC ...

Page 56: ...que wrench Prevent the blade disc from turning when tightening the self lock nuts tighten the self lock nuts to the specified torque The blade setting bolts are specially designed for the mower Should you ever have to replace them use only Honda genuine parts Otherwise the blade may detach from the mower and cause serious injury Self lock nuts tightening torque 34 3 N m 3 5 kgf m 55 SELF LOCK NUT ...

Page 57: ...blade disc holder bolt 5 Hold the blade disc firmly and install the blade disc holder bolt 56 ENGINE S BOLT BLADE DISC HOLDER BOLT BLADE DISC FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER BLADE DISC S HOLE TORQUE WRENCH BLADE HOLDER WASHER BLADE BLADE DISC THRUST WASHER WOODRUFF KEY BLADE DISC HOLDER BOLT ...

Page 58: ...de contacts the housing consult an authorized Honda servicing dealer A bent blade can be the cause of serious personal injury or accident If you don t have a torque wrench have an authorized Honda servicing dealer tighten the blade setting bolts and the blade disc holder bolt before you use the mower If the the blade setting bolts and the blade disc holder bolt are overtightened they could break I...

Page 59: ...et bag will clog quickly Grass Bag Replacement Replace a worn or damaged bag with a Honda genuine bag or its equiva lent Bag Removal Unclip the plastic edges of the bag from the frame Remove the bag from the frame Bag Installation Insert the frame into the new bag Clip the plastic edges to the frame as shown 58 PLASTIC EDGE FRAME FRAME GRASS BAG ...

Page 60: ...lace spark plug p 50 Dry and reinstall spark plug Start engine with throttle lever in HIGH posi tion Replace or repair faulty components as necessary Possible Cause Loss of Power Correction 1 Check throttle position 2 Check grass height 3 Check under cutter hous ing 4 Check air filter 5 Check fuel 6 Take mower to an autho rized Honda servicing dealer or refer to shop manual Throttle not set to HIG...

Page 61: ...n 1 Check that the throttle lever is in the HIGH posi tion 2 Reduce forward speed 3 Check cutting height adjustment levers 4 Check grass bag if equipped 5 Check cutter housing and blade Engine speed is too slow to cut well Mower is moving too fast for lawn conditions Adjustment lever set at incorrect positions Grass bag overfilled or clogged Cutter housing clogged Blade dull worn or dam aged Wrong...

Page 62: ...pe TDNH TWNH Overall Length 1 715 mm Overall Width 570 mm Overall Height 1 025 mm with cutting height set at 28 mm Dry mass weight 45 kg 48 kg Wheel Base 625 mm Tread Front 470 mm Rear 500 mm Cutting Width 530 mm Grass Bag Capacity 70 lit Cutting Height 16 76 mm 11 steps adjustable Fuel Tank Capacity 1 5 lit 9 SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 63: ...API SE or later Engine Oil Capacity 0 65 lit Spark Plug Type BPR5ES NGK W16EPR U DENSO Spark Plug Gap 0 7 0 8 mm Maximum Engine Speed 3 600 150 rpm Engine Set Speed 3 100 rpm with blades Idle Speed 1 700 150 rpm Valve Clearance cold Intake 0 15 0 02 mm Exhaust 0 20 0 02 mm The power rating of the engine indicated in this document is the net power output tested on a production engine for the engine...

Page 64: ...Type Dog clutch Operation Manual lever Transmission Type Gear transmission Operation Remote control Number of speeds 3 Speeds Lubrication system Oil bath and splash Lubricant Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 Oil capacity 0 2 lit Ground Speed 1st 0 8 m sec 2nd 1 1 m sec 3rd 1 4 m sec ...

Page 65: ...raise the handlebar into the normal position 3 Loosely install the washers and locking knobs 4 Raise the handlebar in place 5 Tighten the locking knobs securely 6 Install the rope guide to the handlebar tighten the flange nut and lock nut securely 7 Remove the wire bands from the cables 8 Install the air cleaner hose to the air cleaner cover and throttle lever cover TWNH type only 64 LOCKING KNOB ...

Page 66: ...th the wire band as shown below TWNH type Secure the wires with the wire band as shown below TDNH type TWNH Type TDNH Type 170 mm 40 mm 70 mm 40 mm 100 mm 70 mm 210 mm WIRE BAND 5 View from arrow of sections WIRE BAND 2 View from arrow of sections ...

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