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CONTENTS

QUICK FIND

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

12

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

11

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

20

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

6

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

20

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

7

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

19

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

10

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

12

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

6

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

13

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

21

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

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

4

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

4

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

5

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

5

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

6

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

6

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

6

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

7

OPERATION

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

9

SERVICING YOUR MOWER

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

9

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

10

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

11

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

11

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

12

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

12

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

13

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

13

Smart Drive Cable Check/Adjustment

14

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

14

STORAGE

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

14

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

14

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

15

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

15

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

15

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

15

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

15

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

16

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

16

Mowing and Bagging Problems ...........

16

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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

16

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

16

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

17

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

17

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

18

AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS

19

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Parts, Accessories, and Service Items

20

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

20

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

20

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

20

DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY

21

EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY .........

22

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

23

OWNER’S MANUAL

HRR216VYA

LAWN MOWER

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.

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Summary of Contents for HRR216K9VYA

Page 1: ...art Drive Cable Check Adjustment 14 TRANSPORTING 14 STORAGE Fuel 14 Oil 14 Cleaning 15 Storage Location 15 Handlebar 15 Removing From Storage 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Will Not Start 15 Loss of Power...

Page 2: ...ee 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...

Page 3: ...nobs 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 Rem...

Page 4: ...icantly reduce your risk of injury Read and understand this manual Know what the controls do and how to operate them Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you begin using i...

Page 5: ...is difficult to move or the lever will not lock fully With the engine OFF lift the discharge guard and remove the grass clippings from around the shutter door With a garden hose and nozzle spray arou...

Page 6: ...ght To adjust cutting height pull each adjustment lever toward the wheel and move it into another notch Move all four adjustment levers to the same position forward for tall grass and rearward for sho...

Page 7: ...and property damage with walk behind mowers can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the mower The most common hazards are discussed below along with the best way to prot...

Page 8: ...or break the mower deck or other components Vibration usually indicates serious trouble The DISTRIBUTOR S LIMITED WARRANTY page 21 does not cover parts damaged by accidental impact collision Operatin...

Page 9: ...special tools are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions If you ope...

Page 10: ...stmonth 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 11 Blade mounting bol...

Page 11: ...e sharpened or replacement blades using the two blade bolts and special washers as shown below The blade bolts and washers are specially designed for this application When replacing bolts and washers...

Page 12: ...ther viscosities shown in the 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 con...

Page 13: ...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 Spark plug torque 14 ft lb 20 N m NOTICE A loose spark plug can overheat and damag...

Page 14: ...r wheels are on the bed of the transport vehicle Tie the mower down with rope or straps and block the wheels Keep the tie down rope or straps away from the controls adjustment levers cables and the ca...

Page 15: ...area away from any appliance that operates with a flame such as a furnace water heater or clothes dryer Also avoid any area with a spark producing electric motor or where power tools are operated Mak...

Page 16: ...ngine to overheat and result in serious engine damage For use at low altitudes have your servicing dealer return the carburetor to original factory specifications Possible Cause Correction Throttle no...

Page 17: ...a engine were designed built and certified to conform with EPA and California emissions regulations We recommend the use of Honda Genuine parts whenever you have maintenance done These original design...

Page 18: ...8 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 25 US gal 0 93 L See AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEM...

Page 19: ...terioration 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 th...

Page 20: ...awn mower The information 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 c...

Page 21: ...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 gives you specific lega...

Page 22: ...place other engine components damaged by a failure of any warranted part during the warranty period The use of replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts may impair the effectiveness of yo...

Page 23: ...register your lawn mower does not diminish your warranty rights Please complete and mail the postage paid card or register online at powerequipment honda com Print your serial number here AMERICAN HO...

Page 24: ...ick Submit It s that simple Power Equipment Division American Honda Motor Co Inc 4900 Marconi Dr Alpharetta GA 30005 9956 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Product Registration BUSIN...

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