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Clip Director®

The Clip Director 
can be adjusted to 
either the BAG or 
MULCH position to 
achieve the desired 
mowing results.

Adjust the Clip 
Director lever to 
either the bag 
(shutter door fully 
open) or mulch 
(shutter door fully 
closed). 

To adjust the Clip
Director, push the
end of the lever and twist the lever to the desired position. Release
the button and allow it to snap into the groove.

Mulching

Set the clip director lever in 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

If the Clip Director 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 around and under the Clip

Director lever and cover assembly to remove the grass clippings

Bag or Rear Discharge

Set the clip director lever in the BAG 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 wear.
Remove the grass bag and raise the discharge guard to check the
rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively worn,
have it replaced by your authorised Honda servicing dealer.

Grass Bag

A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the 
bag fabric, 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 it is not packed full.

You can leave the grass bag on the mower during mowing, even 
when full mulching is selected.

To minimize dust and fine particles from passing through the grass
bag fabric, it is best to mow grass in the morning when the grass is
damp.

Inspection

During use, the grass bag material is subject to normal wear and tear.

Grass bag replacement is explained on 

page 4

PUSH AND TWIST

CLIP DIRECTOR LEVER 
AND COVER ASSEMBLY

SHUTTER DOOR
(fully closed)

SHUTTER DOOR
(fully open)

CLIP DIRECTOR LEVER 
AND COVER ASSEMBLY

 CAUTION

An excessively worn grass bag may allow objects to be 
thrown toward the operator.
Replace a worn grass bag to prevent possible injury.

REAR SHIELD

DISCHARGE GUARD

Summary of Contents for HRR216PKUA

Page 1: ...uel 14 Dealer Locator Information 19 Safe Mowing Practices 7 Oil 14 How to Contact Honda 19 Operating the Controls 8 Cleaning 14 Honda Publications 19 Operating the Controls 8 Storage Location 15 LIMI...

Page 2: ...nal 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...

Page 3: ...etting 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 th...

Page 4: ...mower in case of an 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 chec...

Page 5: ...d leave the Clip Director lever in the BAG position Rear Shield During normal use the rear shield is subject to deterioration and wear Remove the grass bag and raise the discharge guard to check the r...

Page 6: ...setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small area Then readjust the cutting height if necessary Check the Oil Level Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the mowe...

Page 7: ...instructions in this manual and on the mower The most common hazards are discussed below along with the best way to protect yourself and others Avoid Rotating Blades Rotating blades can cause serious...

Page 8: ...ponents Vibration usually indicates serious trouble The LIMITED WARRANTY page 22 does not cover parts damaged by accidental impact collision Operating the Controls Blade Control Lever The blade contro...

Page 9: ...llow 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 Make sure the...

Page 10: ...each use 5 hours of use or first month 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...

Page 11: ...ea 3 Install the 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 bol...

Page 12: ...ithin 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 a...

Page 13: ...rk plug tighten 1 2 turn after the spark plug seats Spark plug torque 20N m NOTICE A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cyl...

Page 14: ...the spark plug page 13 2 Pour a teaspoon 5 cc of clean engine oil into the cylinder to keep it from rusting 3 Pull the starter rope several times to distribute the oil in the cylinder 4 Reinstall the...

Page 15: ...ar adjust knobs to secure the handlebar in the mowing position Check your mower as described in BEFORE EACH OPERATION on page 4 If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation the engin...

Page 16: ...s useful life Even with carburetor modification engine horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each 300 metre increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no c...

Page 17: ...gnition system Transistorized magneto Fuel Unleaded petrol with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher containing no more than 10 ethanol by volume Capacity 0 93 litres See AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEM...

Page 18: ...eep the air filter clean and properly serviced Check it before each use A properly maintained air filter will help prevent dirt from entering the carburetor The small passages inside the carburetor ca...

Page 19: ...from a mobile please call 03 9270 1348 Monday to Friday 8 00 a m 7 00 p m EST 9 00 a m 1 00 p m Saturday enquire via weblink contact hondampe com au email customer relations honda com au website www h...

Page 20: ...ny hours you get from a tank of fuel and then simply record the number of tanks used TANK x HOURS per TANK TOTAL HOURS USE Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 10 Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date...

Page 21: ...ank of fuel and then simply record the number of tanks used TANK x HOURS per TANK TOTAL HOURS USE Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 10 Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer St...

Page 22: ...dle 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 Disc...

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