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CONTENTS

QUICK FIND

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

13

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

11

Contact Honda.......................................

20

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

6

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

20

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

6

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

19

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

11

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

13

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

6

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

13

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

21

WELCOME .............................................

2

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

2

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

3

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

3

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

3

Adjust the Handlebar...........................

3

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

4

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

4

Please Register Your Mower...............

4

Before Using Your Lawn Mower..........

4

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

4

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

4

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

4

Clip Director®......................................

5

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

5

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

5

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

6

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

6

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

6

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

7

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

7

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

8

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

8

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

8

Mowing Tips ........................................

9

SERVICING YOUR MOWER................

10

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

10

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

11

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

11

Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection.........

12

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

12

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

13

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

13

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

13

Spark Arrester (optional part) ............

14

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

14

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

15

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

15

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

15

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

15

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

15

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

15

Handlebar..........................................

16

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

16

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

16

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

16

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

16

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

16

Mowing and Bagging Problems.........

16

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

17

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

17

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

17

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

17

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

18

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

18

AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS

19

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

20

Parts, Accessories, and Service Items...

20

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

20

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

20

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

20

DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY...

21

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

22

PRODUCT REGISTRATION .....................

23

OWNER’S MANUAL

HRN216PKAA

HRN216PKPA

LAWN MOWER

© 2020-2022 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved

00X31VR8 B003

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.

REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT

To register your mower, scan
the QR code or see 

page 23

 

for additional ways to register.

QUESTIONS?

Contact your Honda dealer. 

There is a dealer locator at 

powerequipment.honda.com

Summary of Contents for HRN216PKA

Page 1: ...NSPORTING 15 STORAGE 15 Fuel 15 Oil 15 Cleaning 15 Storage Location 15 Handlebar 16 Removing From Storage 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 Engine Will Not Start 16 Loss of Power 16 Vibration 16 Mowing and Baggin...

Page 2: ...tools not toys As with any equipment bad judgments can result in serious injuries Please ensure before any child adolescent or inexperienced person begins using this device they Possess the necessary...

Page 3: ...trol system may become damaged 2 Align the adjust knobs with one of the two holes on each handle stay Setting the adjust knobs in the lowest holes raises the handlebar to its highest position 3 Turn t...

Page 4: ...operate them Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you begin using it Know how to quickly shut off the lawn mower in case of an emergency Check Your Mower For your safety...

Page 5: ...sition To discharge clippings to the rear remove the grass bag and leave the Clip Director lever in the BAG position Rear Shield During normal use the rear shield is subject to deterioration and wear...

Page 6: ...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 oil to reach the upper limit mark on the dipsti...

Page 7: ...ng Area Mower blades can throw rocks and other objects with enough force to cause serious injury Before mowing carefully inspect the area and remove all sticks stones pieces of wire and other loose ob...

Page 8: ...WARRANTY page 21 does not cover parts damaged by accidental impact collision Operating the Controls Blade Control Lever The blade control lever must be pulled back against the handlebar to start and r...

Page 9: ...wing will stir up a lot of dust Besides being unpleasant to work in too much dust will clog the air filter If dust is a problem water your lawn the day before mowing Mow when the grass is dry to your...

Page 10: ...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 shou...

Page 11: ...des for damage cracks and excessive rust or corrosion Item Action Before each use 5 hours of use or firstmonth First 25 hours of use 50 hours of use or every 6 months 100 hours of use or every year 15...

Page 12: ...de mounting surface for damage If damage is found or the blades have impacted a hard object the blade holder should also be replaced 6 Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area 7 Instal...

Page 13: ...onda recommends API service category SJ or later oil Air Filter Clean the air filter after the first 25 hours of use Thereafter clean the filter every 6 months or 50 hours of use Clean the filter more...

Page 14: ...awn mower engine is not factory equipped with a spark arrester In some areas it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark arrester Check local laws and regulations An optional USDA approved spar...

Page 15: ...tion Rest the mower on its right 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 bl...

Page 16: ...clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair Possible Cause Correction Grass is too tall Raise the cutting he...

Page 17: ...bon monoxide oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons Additionally Honda fuel systems utilize components and control technologies to reduce evaporative emissions U S and California Clean Air Acts and Envir...

Page 18: ...grass bag Engine Design and Performance Maintenance Descriptive Term Applicable to Emissions Durability Period Moderate 50 hours 0 80 cc 125 hours greater than 80 cc Intermediate 125 hours 0 80 cc 250...

Page 19: ...fuel deterioration 3 to 4 Weeks Before Next Use Reason Turn the fuel valve OFF and fill the mower s fuel tank If the fuel tank is only partially filled air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...imitations 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 Thi...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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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