Honda HRR216VXA, Owner'S Manual

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PLACING IN STORAGE
If your mower will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated storage 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.
If possible, avoid storage areas with high humidity to prevent rust and
corrosion.
Make sure the fuel valve is in the OFF position to reduce the
possibility of fuel leakage.
The handlebar can be folded for compact storage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the mower to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover will trap moisture around the mower, promoting rust and
corrosion.
REMOVING FROM STORAGE
Check your mower as described in BEFORE OPERATION (page 4).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure that it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Engine Will Not Start
Loss of Power
Vibration
Mowing and Bagging Problems
Possible Cause Correction
Fuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON (page 6).
Throttle lever in the wrong
position Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE
position, unless the engine is warm
(page 6).
Out of fuel Refuel (page 12).
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline Drain the fuel tank and carburetor
(page 13).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 12).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 11).
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine) Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc. Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Throttle not set to FAST Move the throttle to FAST (page 6).
Grass is too tall to cut Raise the cutting height (page 5), cut a
narrower swath, use a slower ground
speed (page 7), or cut more frequently.
Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck (page 12).
Air filter is clogged Clean or replace the air filter
(page 10).
Bad fuel; mower stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline Drain the fuel tank and carburetor
(page 13).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 12).
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc. Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Grass and debris lodged under
the mower deck Clean out the mower deck (page 12).
Blades loose, bent, damaged, or
unbalanced by improper
sharpening Tighten loose blade bolts (page 9).
If blades are found to be bent or
damaged, take the lawn mower to an
authorized Honda servicing dealer for
inspection.
Mechanical damage, such as a
bent crankshaft Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Engine speed is too slow to cut
well Move the throttle lever to the FAST
position (page 6).
Mower is moving too fast for lawn
conditions Turn the Smart Drive control to a
slower speed (page 7).
Cutting height adjustment levers
set at different positions Set all levers at the same cutting height
position (page 5).
Grass bag overfilled or clogged Empty the grass bag. Wash the grass
bag if it is clogged with dirt (page 10).
Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck (page 12).
Blades dull, worn, or damaged Sharpen or replace the blades if
necessary (page 9).
Wrong blades installed Install correct blades (page 17).