Honda HRN216VKAA Owner'S Manual Download Page 18

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Air Index

(Models certified for sale in California) 

An Air Index Information label is applied to engines certified to an 
emission  durability time period in accordance with the requirements of 
the California Air  Resources Board. 
The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer, the ability to 
compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower 
the Air Index, the less pollution.
The durability description is intended to provide you with information 
relating to the engine’s emission durability period. The descriptive 
term indicates the useful life period for the engine’s emission control 
system. See your 

EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY

 (

page 22

) for 

additional information.

Specifications

Mower Features

Dimensions and Weights 

* Cutting height set at 1 in (27 mm) and handlebar set in highest 

position.

** Including grass bag 

Engine Design and Performance 

Transmission 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 hours (greater than 80 cc)

Extended

300 hours (0 ~ 80 cc)
500 hours (greater than 80 cc)
1000 hours (225 cc and greater)

HRN216VKAA
HRN216VKPA

Honda rotary mower, 21-inch mower deck, 
3-in-1 Clip Director

®

, Smart Drive variable 

speed transmission, flywheel brake, fixed 
throttle, Auto Choke System

Length

 61.0 in (1,550 mm)

Width

 22.6 in (575 mm)

Overall height*

 40.8 in (1,037 mm)

Dry mass [weight]**

79.4 lb (36 kg)

Cutting width

20.9 in (530 mm)

Cutting heights

1 ~ 4 in (27 ~ 100 mm)

Wheelbase

26.6 in (676 mm)

Model

GCV170

Type

4-stroke, overhead-valve, 
single-cylinder, air-cooled

Displacement

10.1 cu in (166 cc)

Bore and stroke

2.36 x 2.32 in (60 x 59 mm)

Compression ratio

8.0:1

Ignition system

Transistorized magneto

Transmission type

Variable speed

Ground speeds

0 ~ 4.11 mph (0 ~ 1.84 m/s)

Item

Description Page

Fuel

Unleaded gasoline with a pump 

octane rating of 86 or higher containing 

no more than 10% ethanol by volume

Capacity: 0.24 US gal (0.91 L)

See “AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED 

PROBLEMS” on 

page 19

 to prevent 

fuel-related problems

page 6

Blade Bolt 
Torque

36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N•m)

page 12

Engine Oil

SAE 10W-30, API SJ or later

Capacity: 13.5 oz (0.40 L)

Refill amount: 12.0 ~ 13.5 oz

 (0.35 ~ 0.40 L)*

page 13

Spark Plug 

Type: NGK - BPR5ES

Gap: 0.028 ~ 0.031 in (0.7 ~ 0.8 mm)

page 14

Smart Drive 
Cable

Adjust for proper operation.

Shop 

manual

Maximum 
Governed 
Speed

2,950 ~ 3,100 rpm **

Shop 

manual

Valve 
clearance 
(cold)

Intake: 0.10 ± 0.02 mm

Exhaust: 0.10 ± 0.02 mm

Shop 

manual

*

Actual amount will vary due to residual oil in the engine. Always 
use the dipstick to confirm the actual level (

page 6

).

** Do not try to increase the engine speed above the maximum 

governed speed; the blades could fracture and come apart.

Summary of Contents for HRN216VKAA

Page 1: ...NSPORTING 14 STORAGE 15 Fuel 15 Oil 15 Cleaning 15 Storage Location 15 Handlebar 15 Removing From Storage 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 Engine Will Not Start 16 Loss of Power 16 Vibration 16 Mowing and Baggin...

Page 2: ...ul 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 necessa...

Page 3: ...y 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 the handlebar a...

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: ...position 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 wea...

Page 6: ...r 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 dipstick Do not overfill If the engine is overfilled the excess oil may get tran...

Page 7: ...l sticks stones pieces of wire and other loose objects Never operate the blades over gravel NOTICE Striking objects with the spinning blades can cause severe engine damage which is not covered by the...

Page 8: ...ase the blade control lever to stop the engine and stop blade rotation whenever you need to leave the mower Smart Drive Control With the engine running and the blades rotating slowly push the Smart Dr...

Page 9: ...e or raise the cutting height Blade Sharpness A sharp blade cuts cleanly A dull blade tears the grass leaving shredded ends that turn brown When your blades don t cut cleanly anymore have them sharpen...

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: ...ch 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 150 hours of use or every two years See page Rear shield Check O 5 Blades Ins...

Page 12: ...14 mm 6 point socket wrench Wear thick leather gloves and hold the blades with your hand to prevent the blades from turning when removing the bolts Remove the blades 5 Inspect the blade holder and bla...

Page 13: ...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 often when used in dusty areas Replace the filter ev...

Page 14: ...e Parts Accessories and Service Items on page 20 for the part number 1 Allow the engine to cool 2 Unclip the two red top cover tabs 6 on the muffler side of the engine and then slightly lift the red t...

Page 15: ...en hose or pressure washing equipment can force water into the air filter Water in the air cleaner will soak the paper element and can enter the carburetor or engine cylinder causing damage Water cont...

Page 16: ...h use a slower ground speed or cut more frequently Instead of mulching try rear discharging or bagging Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck page 15 Air filter is clogged Clean or replace the...

Page 17: ...describing the operation and maintenance of emissions control systems The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissi...

Page 18: ...tor Smart Drive variable speed transmission flywheel brake fixed throttle Auto Choke System Length 61 0 in 1 550 mm Width 22 6 in 575 mm Overall height 40 8 in 1 037 mm Dry mass weight 79 4 lb 36 kg C...

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: ...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 de...

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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