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WELCOME

Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are
certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest
lawn mowers on the market. We want to help you get the best results
from your new mower and to operate it safely. This manual contains
information on how to do that; please read it carefully.

When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that
Honda Power Equipment servicing dealership personnel are specially
trained in servicing Honda mowers and are supported by the parts
and service divisions of Australia Honda.

Please read the 

LIMITED WARRANTY

 on 

page 23

 to fully understand 

what is covered by warranty and your responsibilities of ownership.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have 
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the mower. 
This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or 
others. Please read these messages carefully.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the 
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a lawn mower. You 
must use your own good judgment.

Safety Instructions

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:

Safety Labels

 – on the lawn mower.

Instructions

 – how to use this mower correctly and safely.

Safety Messages

 – preceded by a safety alert 

 symbol and one 

of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and 
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
These signal words mean:

Damage Prevention Messages

 – You will also see other important 

messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This word 
means:

Important Message to Parents

The safety of children and adolescents is important to Honda. Lawn
mowers are powerful 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 level of physical strength and have the

mental capability of using the device in a safe manner.

 

• Can fully operate all controls and understand the safety

instructions and warnings provided.

Honda strongly recommends that all young, inexperienced or first time
users receive initial training and supervision from a competent adult,
in accordance with these instructions. Do not allow children or people
unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower.

Safety Label Locations

These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious 
injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to 
read, contact an authorised Honda servicing dealer for a replacement.

DANGER

You 

WILL

 be KILLED or 

SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't 
follow instructions.

WARNING

You 

CAN

 be KILLED or 

SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't 
follow instructions.

CAUTION

You 

CAN

 be HURT if you don't 

follow instructions.

NOTICE

Your mower, other property, or the environment can 
be damaged if you don’t follow instructions.

Summary of Contents for HRN216VKU

Page 1: ...INFORMATION 17 Serial Number Locations 17 High Altitude Operation 17 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 A detailed description of the problem 20 SERVICE RECORD 21 LIMITED WARRANTY 23 OWNER S MANUAL HRN216VKU LAWN MOWER 2020 American Honda Motor Co Inc All Rights Res...

Page 2: ...s DANGER WARNING or CAUTION Each message tells you what the hazard is what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury These signal words mean Damage Prevention Messages You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE This word means Important Message to Parents The safety of children and adolescents is important to Honda Lawn mowers are powerful tools ...

Page 3: ...e stay Setting the adjust knobs in the lowest holes raises the handlebar to its highest position 3 Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees into the lock position making sure both sides are positioned at the same height 4 Remove all the cardboard from around the handlebar BLADE CONTROL LEVER P 8 REAR DISCHARGE GUARD P 5 FUEL TANK CAP P 7 MUFFLER P 14 OIL FILLER CAP P 4 HANDLEBAR ADJUST KNOB 2 P ...

Page 4: ...h the lawn mower and its operation before you begin using it Learn how to stop the engine quickly in any emergency Check Your Mower For your safety and to maximize the service life of your lawn mower it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the lawn mower to check its condition Be sure to take care of any problem you find or have your servicing dealer correct it before you ope...

Page 5: ...irector lever into the MULCH position Some grass accumulation in the discharge opening is normal when the Clip Director is in the MULCH position To remove this grass close the discharge guard set the Clip Director to the BAG position engage the blade control lever and start the engine Bag or Rear Discharge Set the Clip Director lever in the BAG position To discharge clippings to the rear remove th...

Page 6: ... adjustment lever toward the wheel and move it into the desired height Adjust the front cutting height adjustment lever to match the rear height setting 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 the cutting height if necessary Refer to the Mowing Tips on page 9 for additional cutting heig...

Page 7: ...mmon hazards are discussed below along with the best way to protect yourself and others General Never cut grass while walking backwards Operate the mower only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes carbon monoxide can collect Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating Do not operate the mower after consuming alcohol or drugs ...

Page 8: ... up by the mower and thrown many feet with enough force to cause serious personal injury and or property damage Stop the engine before pushing the mower across gravel drives walks or roads Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator The best way to prevent potential injury from thrown objects...

Page 9: ...es you ll scalp the lawn Let the grass recover between mowings Your mower will work better and your lawn will look better Cutting grass that is too tall or mowing the lawn too quickly can clog the mower deck with grass and may cause the engine to stall If your grass gets too tall cut it once at the highest cutting height setting using a slow ground speed then mow again in 2 or 3 days Don t take of...

Page 10: ...ure the best quality and reliability use only new Honda Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement 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 Stop the engine and disconne...

Page 11: ...tmonth 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 Inspect O 12 Blade mounting bolts Inspect O 12 Engine oil Check O 6 Change O O 2 O O 13 Air filter Check O 13 Clean O 1 O 1 O 1 Replace O Grass bag Check O O 5 Blade control operation Check O O 14 Spark plug Check O 14 Replace O Spa...

Page 12: ...es from turning when removing the bolts Remove the blades 5 Inspect the blade holder and blade 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 Install the sharpened or replacement blades using the blade bolts and special washers as shown Always install both...

Page 13: ...he chart may be used when the average temperature in your area is within the recommended range The SAE oil viscosity and service category are in the API label on the oil container Honda 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 often when used in...

Page 14: ...egulations An optional USDA approved spark arrester is available from an authorised Honda servicing dealer See 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 top cover up to expose the upper muffler shield bolt 3 Remove the three bolts 1 from the muf...

Page 15: ...ing the air cleaner and exhaust opening NOTICE Using a garden 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 contacting a hot engine can cause damage If the engine has been running allow it to cool before washing Grass Bag Remove the bag from the mower a...

Page 16: ...th 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 air filter page 13 Bad fuel mower stored without treating petrol or refueled with bad petrol Refuel with fresh petrol page 7 Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves st...

Page 17: ...tude performance can be improved by specific modifications to the carburetor If you always operate your lawn mower at altitudes above 610 metres 2 000 feet have your servicing dealer perform this carburetor modification This engine when operated at high altitude with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use will meet each emission standard throughout its useful life Even with carburetor ...

Page 18: ...tion system Transistorized magneto Transmission type Variable speed Ground speeds 0 1 84 m s Item Description Page Fuel Unleaded petrol with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher containing no more than 10 ethanol by volume Capacity 0 91 L See AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS on page 19 to prevent fuel related problems page 7 Blade Bolt Torque 49 59 N m page 12 Engine Oil SAE 10W 30 API SJ or later C...

Page 19: ...el 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 With the fuel valve off start the engine and let it run until it runs out of petrol Running time should be approximately 3 minutes The small amount of petrol in your lawn mower s carburetor will deterio...

Page 20: ... a mobile please call 03 9270 1348 Monday to Friday 8 30 a m 6 00 p m EST enquire via weblink contact hondampe com au email customer relations honda com au website www honda com au When you write or call please give us this information Model and serial numbers page 17 Name of the dealer who sold the lawn mower to you Name and address of the dealer who services your lawn mower Date of purchase Your...

Page 21: ...S USE Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 11 1st Month or 5 Hour Service Every 6 Months or 50 Hour Service 1st 25 Hour Service Every year or 100 Hour Service Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes ...

Page 22: ... per TANK TOTAL HOURS USE Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 11 Every 2 years or 150 Hour Service Next Service Next Service Next Service Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Sta...

Page 23: ...ddle assemblies of snow throwers tiller tines of roto tillers mower blades and mower deck housings are specifically not warranted against impact damage including but not limited to abrasive damage Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied Warranties Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product transportation commercial loss or any other incidental or...

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