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PARTS AND CONTROLS 

INITIAL MOWER SETUP

List of Parts

With help from an assistant, carefully remove the mower and loose 
parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the 
following list. Contact the authorised Honda dealer from whom you 
purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included 
with your mower. 

Adjust the Handlebar

1. With the handlebar adjust knobs in the unlocked position, pull the 

blade control lever 

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against the handlebar, and then raise the 

handlebar into the mowing position 

.

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 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.

HONDA

HONDA

BLADE CONTROL 
LEVER 

(P. 8)

REAR 
DISCHARGE 
GUARD 

(P. 5)

FUEL TANK CAP 

(P. 7)

MUFFLER

(P. 14)

OIL FILLER CAP 

(P. 6)

HANDLEBAR
ADJUST
KNOB (2) 

(P. 3)

RECOIL
STARTER 
GRIP 

(P. 8)

CUTTING HEIGHT 
ADJUSTMENT 
LEVER (4) 

(P. 6)

GRASS BAG

(P. 4)

AIR FILTER 

(P. 13)

SPARK PLUG 
CAP 

(P. 14)

CARBURETOR

SMART DRIVE 
CONTROL 

(P. 8)

 

CLIP DIRECTOR 

(P. 5)

FUEL VALVE ON

FUEL VALVE OFF

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Description

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Grass bag frame

1

Grass bag 

1

Engine oil and owner’s manual

1

HANDLEBAR 
ADJUST KNOB (2)

UNLOCKED

LOCKED

BLADE CONTROL 

LEVER 

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Summary of Contents for HRR216VKUA

Page 1: ...ORMATION 16 Serial Number Locations 16 High Altitude Operation 17 Specifications 17 AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS 18 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 19 Parts Accessories and Service Items 19 Dealer Locator Info...

Page 2: ...ords 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...

Page 3: ...each handle 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 ar...

Page 4: ...er 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 check it...

Page 5: ...ings 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 Dur...

Page 6: ...to the air cleaner housing and air filter An indication of overfilling is white or blue smoke coming from the muffler when the engine is running Use 10W 30 API Service category SJ oil for normal cond...

Page 7: ...er 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 objects Never...

Page 8: ...s applied to the Smart Drive control After maximum ground speed is obtained applying additional pressure will not further increase ground speed Apply only enough pressure to achieve the desired speed...

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: ...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 engine is off before you begin...

Page 11: ...urs 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 Inspect O 12 B...

Page 12: ...mm 6 point socket wrench Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when removing the bolts Remove the blades 5 Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area 6 Install the sharpe...

Page 13: ...perature 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 Fil...

Page 14: ...he engine off use the multi position adjuster to set the Smart Drive control in its lowest position page 8 Gradually push the Smart Drive control down while pulling the lawn mower backwards The rear w...

Page 15: ...r 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...

Page 16: ...tall Raise the cutting height page 6 cut a narrower swath 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...

Page 17: ...pecifications Mower Features Dimensions and Weights Engine Design and Performance Transmission Design and Performance Maintenance HRR216K10VKUA Honda rotary mower 530 mm mower deck 3 in 1 Clip Directo...

Page 18: ...ill promote 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 de...

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

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...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 St...

Page 22: ...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 Dis...

Page 23: ...NOTES...

Page 24: ...EM5 K10 www hondampe com au HPE 2017 08 PRINTED IN U S A...

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