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DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty is limited to the following Honda Power Equipment products 
when distributed by:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Power Equipment Division,
4900 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847

.

To Qualify For This Warranty:

The product must be purchased in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. 
Virgin Islands from American Honda or a dealer authorized by American 
Honda to sell those products. This warranty applies to first retail purchaser and 
each subsequent owner during the applicable warranty time period.

What American Honda Will Repair Or Replace Under 
Warranty:

American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to 
be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the 
applicable warranty time period. Warranty repairs and replacements will be 
made without charge for parts or labor. Anything replaced under warranty 
becomes the property of American Honda Motor Company, Inc. All parts 
replaced under warranty will be considered as part of the original product and 
any warranty on those parts will expire coincident with the original product 
warranty.

To Obtain Warranty Service:

You must take the Honda Power Equipment product, accessory, replacement 
part, apparel or the power equipment on which the accessory or replacement 
part is installed, and proof of purchase, at your expense, to any Honda Power 
Equipment dealer in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands 
who is authorized to sell that product, during the dealer’s normal business 
hours. If you are unable to obtain warranty service, or are dissatisfied with the 
warranty service you receive, take the following steps: First, contact the owner 
of the dealership involved; normally this will resolve the problem. However, if 
you should require further assistance, write or call the Power Equipment 
Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Exclusions:

This warranty does not extend to parts affected or damaged by accident and/or 
collision, normal wear, fuel contamination or deterioration, use in an 
application for which the product was not designed or any other misuse, 
neglect, incorporation or use of unsuitable attachments or parts, unauthorized 
alteration, or any causes other than defects in material or workmanship of the 
product.

The mower blades and mower deck housings, are specifically not warranted 
against impact damage, including but not limited to, abrasive damage.

Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of 
Implied Warranties:

American Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the 
product, transportation, commercial loss, or any other incidental or 
consequential damage. Any implied warranties are limited to the duration of 
this written limited warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long 
an implied 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 legal rights, and you may also have other 
rights which vary from state to state.

ACCESSORIES, REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND 
APPAREL WARRANTY

This warranty is limited to Honda Power Equipment parts, accessories and 
apparel when distributed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 
4900 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847.

To Qualify for this Warranty:

1. The accessories, replacement parts, or apparel must be purchased from 

American Honda, or a dealer, distributor or distributor’s dealer authorized 
by American Honda to sell those products in the United States, Puerto 
Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Parts and Accessories must be 
purchased for installation on original Honda equipment or engines to be 
eligible for warranty coverage. Installing Parts and Accessories on 
non-Honda products or engines voids this warranty.

2. You must be the first retail purchaser. This warranty is not transferable to 

subsequent owners.

What American Honda will Repair or Replace Under 
Warranty: 

American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any power equipment 
accessories, replacement parts, or apparel that are proven to be defective in 
material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time 
period. Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property of American 
Honda Motor Company, Inc. All parts replaced under warranty will be 
considered as part of the original product and any warranty on those parts will 
expire coincident with the original product warranty.

Accessories and replacement parts, installed by a dealer who is authorized by 
American Honda to sell them, will be repaired or replaced under warranty 
without charge for parts or labor. If installed by anyone else, accessories and 
replacement parts will be repaired or replaced under warranty without charge 
for parts, but any labor charges will be the responsibility of the purchaser. 
Apparel will be repaired or replaced under warranty without any charge.

To Obtain Warranty Service: 

You must take the Honda Power Equipment accessory, replacement part, 
apparel or the power equipment on which the accessory or replacement part is 
installed, and proof of purchase, at your expense, to any Honda Power 
Equipment dealer in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands 
who is authorized to service that product, during the dealer's normal business 
hours. If you are unable to obtain warranty service, or are dissatisfied with the 
warranty service you receive, take the following steps: First, contact the owner 
of the dealership involved; normally this will resolve the problem. However, if 
you should require further assistance, write or call the Power Equipment 
Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Refer to 
page 17 for contact information.

Exclusions: 

This warranty does not extend to accessories, parts, or apparel affected or 
damaged by accident and/or collision, normal wear, use in an application for 
which the product was not designed, or any other misuse, neglect, 
incorporation or use of unsuitable attachments or parts, unauthorized 
alteration, improper installation, or any causes other than defects in material or 
workmanship of the product. Installing Parts and Accessories on non-Honda 
products or engines voids this warranty.

Mower blades and mower deck housings, are specifically not warranted 
against impact damage, including but not limited to, abrasive damage.

Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of 
Implied Warranties: 

American Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the 
product, or the power equipment on which the product is installed, 
transportation, commercial loss, or any other incidental or consequential 
damage. Any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this written 
warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied 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 legal rights, and you may also 
have other rights which vary from state to state.

PRODUCTS COVERED BY 

THIS WARRANTY

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

(from date of original retail purchase)

Noncommercial/

Nonrental

Commercial/

Rental

HRR Lawn Mowers

36 months

3 months

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Power Equipment Customer Relations Dept.
4900 Marconi Drive
Alpharetta, GA 30005-8847 

Telephone: (770) 497-6400

PRODUCTS COVERED 

BY THIS WARRANTY

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

(from date of original retail purchase)

Noncommercial/Nonrental

Commercial/Rental

Accessories

12 months

3 months

Replacement Parts

6 months

3 months

Apparel

6 months

3 months

Summary of Contents for HRR216VXA

Page 1: ...tly and safely Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These signal words mean Each message tells you what the hazard is what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury Damage Prevention Messages You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE This word means CONTENTS DANGER You WILL be ...

Page 2: ...pment The first question you ll need to ask is whether your child is capable of operating this mower safely Remember young people vary widely and AGE IS NOT THE ONLY FACTOR Physically a child must be LARGE ENOUGH AND STRONG ENOUGH to easily start the mower and control its direction The child also needs enough size strength and coordination to comfortably reach and operate the controls Another toug...

Page 3: ...il If the engine is overfilled the excess oil may get transferred to the air cleaner housing and air cleaner After filling the engine with oil remove the hang tag near the recoil starter grip that says The engine has no oil A container of oil is in the shipping box Fuel Refer to page 12 Before Operation Before using the lawn mower all mower operators must read the following sections LAWN MOWER SAF...

Page 4: ... mower for signs of oil or gasoline leaks Look for signs of damage Check each control for proper operation Check the blades for wear Replace as necessary page 9 Check that the blade bolts are tight page 9 Check that all nuts bolts and screws are tightened Check the Engine Check the air cleaner page 10 and oil level page 10 Check the fuel level page 12 Starting with a full tank will help to elimina...

Page 5: ...e 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...

Page 6: ...starting position COLD ENGINE Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position WARM ENGINE Move the throttle lever to the FAST position 3 With the blade control lever released pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance then pull briskly Return the starter grip gently 4 If the CHOKE position was used during starting move the throttle lever away from the CHOKE position as soon as the engin...

Page 7: ... or wet could cause you to slip fall and lose control of the mower Obstacles Use the side of the mower to cut close to large obstacles such as fences or walls Release the Smart Drive control to disengage the drive when mowing around trees and other obstacles Push the mower around obstacles for better directional control Be careful when mowing over obstacles embedded in the lawn such as sprinkler h...

Page 8: ...icing dealer knows your mower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it To ensure the best quality and reliability use only new genuine Honda parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 2 These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechani...

Page 9: ...d starting due to carburetor flooding Removal Remove the two blade bolts with a 14 mm 6 sided wrench or socket Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when removing the bolts Remove the blades Installation 1 Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area 2 Install the blades using the two blade bolts and special washers as shown Be sure to install the special washers with t...

Page 10: ...ature in your area is within the recommended range The SAE oil viscosity and service classification are in the API label on the oil container Honda recommends API SERVICE category SJ or later oil with the ILSAC starburst certification mark Engine Oil Change Drain the used oil while the engine is warm Warm oil drains quickly and completely 1 Turn the fuel valve OFF This will reduce the possibility ...

Page 11: ...ipped 4 Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a suitable gauge The gap should be 0 028 0 031 in 0 7 0 8 mm Correct the gap if necessary by carefully bending the side electrode 5 Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading 6 After the spark plug seats tighten with a 13 16 in 21 mm spark plug wrench to compress the washer If reinstalling the old spark plug tighten 1 8 to 1 ...

Page 12: ...ot available two people should lift the mower on and off the transport vehicle while holding the mower level Position the mower so all four 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 carburetor The handlebar can be folded so the mower will take up...

Page 13: ...terioration during storage If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline 1 Add fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer s instructions 2 After adding a fuel stabilizer run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that the treated gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the carburetor 3 Turn the engine OFF and turn the fuel valve to th...

Page 14: ...2 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 t...

Page 15: ...duce the emissions of carbon monoxide oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons Additionally Honda fuel systems utilize components and control technologies to reduce evaporative emissions The U S California Clean Air Act and Environment Canada EPA California and Canadian regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emissions control sy...

Page 16: ...10W 30 API SJ or later Refill amount 12 0 13 5 oz 0 35 0 40 page 10 Spark Plug Type Regular NGK BP6ES or DENSO W20EP U Resistor NGK BPR6ES or DENSO W20EPR U page 11 Maximum Governed Speed 2 950 3 100 rpm Shop manual Smart Drive Cable Adjust for proper operation Throttle Cable Adjust for proper choke operation and maximum governed speed Shop manual Blade Bolt Torque 36 43 ft lb 49 59 N m page 9 App...

Page 17: ...lications will give you additional information for maintaining and repairing your lawn mower Shop Manual This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures It is intended to be used by a skilled technician Available through your Honda dealer or through Helm Inc at 888 292 5395 or visit www hondapowerequipment com Parts Catalog This manual provides complete illustrated parts lists and ...

Page 18: ... to be eligible for warranty coverage Installing Parts and Accessories on non Honda products or engines voids this warranty 2 You must be the first retail purchaser This warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners What American Honda will Repair or Replace Under Warranty American Honda will repair or replace at its option any power equipment accessories replacement parts or apparel that are ...

Page 19: ...rt during the warranty period Only Honda approved replacement parts may be used in the performance of any warranty repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner The use of replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts may impair the effectiveness of your engine emission control system If such a replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance of your engine and an authoriz...

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