Honda HRR216VXA, Owner'S Manual

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GET THE MOWER READY
Handlebar Height Adjustment
1. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees into the unlock
position.
2. Move the handlebar up or down so that the locating pins align with
either the upper or lower holes on the handlebar mounting
brackets.
3. Turn the adjust knobs 90 degrees into the lock position and the
pins will snap into the holes and lock into position.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug helps to
curve the inside of the
mower deck for more
efficient mulching.
Install and remove the
mulching plug by raising
the discharge guard as
shown. The mulching plug
only fits one way. Remove
the mulching plug when
using a grass bag.
Grass Bag
A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the
bag, 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.
Inspection
During normal use, the grass bag material is subject to deterioration
and wear.
NOTICE
Frequently inspect the grass bag for tears, holes, and excessive wear.
Check for necessary replacement. Make sure the new bag meets the
original specifications.
Grass bag replacement is explained on page 10.
Installation
1. Raise the discharge
guard and hook the
grass bag onto the
mower deck as shown.
2. Release the discharge
guard to secure the
grass bag.
Removal
1. Raise the discharge
guard, grasp the grass
bag handle, and
remove the grass bag.
2. Release the discharge
guard.
3. When the grass bag is
clear of the discharge
guard, you can lift it
through the handlebar
opening, or you can
remove it to the rear of
the mower below the handlebar.
Cutting Height Adjustment
The cutting height figures are
approximate. The actual height
of cut grass will vary with lawn
and soil conditions.
To adjust the cutting height, pull
each adjustment lever toward
the wheel, and move it into
another notch.
Move the two front adjustment
levers and the single rear
adjustment lever in the same
direction to the desired cutting
height position.
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. Readjust
the cutting height if necessary.
HANDLEBAR
LOW
HIGH
HANDLEBAR
ADJUST
KNOB (2)
LOCK
UNLOCK
MOUNTING BRACKET
DISCHARGE
GUARD
MULCHING
PLUG
GRASS BAG
HANDLE
BAG
DISCHARGE GUARD
3/4 in (20 mm)
1-1/4 in (32 mm)
2 in (46 mm)
2-1/2 in (62 mm)
3 in (75 mm)
3-1/2 in (88 mm)
4 in (100 mm)
FRONT ADJUSTMENT
LEVER (2)
REAR ADJUSTMENT
LEVER