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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

Your new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EPA, 
Environment Canada and State of California emission regulations. American 
Honda Motor Co., Inc. provides the emission warranty coverage for engines in 
the United States, and its territories. Honda Canada Inc. provides the emission 
warranty for engines in the 13 provinces and territories of Canada. In the 
remainder of this Emission Control System Warranty, American Honda Motor 
Company Inc. and Honda Canada Inc. will be referred to as Honda.

Your Warranty Rights And Obligations:

California 

The California Air Resources Board and Honda are pleased to explain the 
emission control system warranty on your Honda Power Equipment engine. In 
California, new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be 
designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog 
standards.

Other States, U.S. territories and Canada

In other areas of the United States and in Canada, your engine must be 
designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S. EPA and Environment Canada 
emission standards for spark-ignited engines at or below 19 kilowatts.

All of the United States and Canada

Honda must warrant the emission control system on your power equipment 
engine for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, 
neglect or improper maintenance of your power equipment engine. Where a 
warrantable condition exists, Honda will repair your power equipment engine at 
no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.

Your emission control system may include such parts as the carburetor or fuel 
injection system, the ignition system, and catalytic converter. Also included 
may be hoses, connectors and other emission-related assemblies.

Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage: 

The 1995 and later power equipment engines are warranted for two years. If 
any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired 
or replaced by Honda.

Owner's Warranty Responsibility: 

As the power equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the 
performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. 
Honda recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your 
power equipment engine, but Honda cannot deny warranty coverage solely for 
the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all 
scheduled maintenance.

As the power equipment engine owner, you should however be aware that 
Honda may deny you warranty coverage if your power equipment engine or a 
part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved 
modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your power equipment engine to a Honda 
Power Equipment dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs 
should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, 
you should write or call the Honda office in your region.

Warranty Coverage: 

Honda power equipment engines manufactured after January 1, 1995 and sold 
in the State of California, and U.S. EPA certified engines manufactured on or 
after September 1, 1996 and sold in all of the United States, and Canadian 
certified engines manufactured on or after January 1, 2005 are covered by this 
warranty for a period of two years from the date of delivery to the original retail 
purchaser. This warranty is transferable to each subsequent purchaser for the 
duration of the warranty period.

Warranty repairs will be made without charge for diagnosis, parts or labor. All 
defective parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Honda. 
Warranted parts are listed under 

Emission Control System Warranty Parts

Normal maintenance items, such as spark plugs and filters, that are on the 
warranted parts list are warranted up to their required replacement interval 
only.

Honda is also liable for damages to other engine components caused by a 
failure of any warranted part 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 authorized 
Honda dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a warranted part, 
your claim for repair of your engine may be denied. If the part in question is not 
related to the reason your engine requires repair, your claim will not be denied.

To Obtain Warranty Service: 

You must take your Honda Power Equipment engine or the product on which it 
is installed, along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original 
purchase date, at your expense, to any Honda Power Equipment dealer who is 
authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda product during his normal 
business hours. Claims for repair or adjustment found to be caused solely by 
defects in material or workmanship will not be denied because the engine was 
not properly maintained and used.

If you are unable to obtain warranty service, or are dissatisfied with the 
warranty service you received, contact the owner of the dealership involved. 
Normally this should resolve your problem. However, if you 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: 

Failures other than those resulting from defects in material or workmanship are 
not covered by this warranty. This warranty does not extend to emission 
control systems or parts which are affected or damaged by owner abuse, 
neglect, improper maintenance, misuse, misfueling, improper storage, 
accident and/or collision, the incorporation of, or any use of, any add-on or 
modified parts, unsuitable attachments, or the unauthorized alteration of any 
part.

This warranty does not cover replacement of expendable maintenance items 
made in connection with required maintenance services after the item's first 
scheduled replacement as listed in the maintenance section of the product 
owner's manual, such as: spark plugs and filters.

Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of 
Implied Warranties: 

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda Canada Inc. disclaim any 
responsibility for incidental or consequential damages such as loss of time or 
the use of the power equipment, or any commercial loss due to the failure of 
the equipment; and any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this 
written warranty. This warranty is applicable only where the California, U.S. 
EPA or Environment Canada Emission Control System Warranty regulation is 
in effect.

Emission Control System Warranty Parts:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Power Equipment Customer 
Relations 
4900 Marconi Drive
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847
Telephone: (770) 497-6400

or

Honda Canada Inc.
Power Equipment Customer 
Relations
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON M1B 2K8
Telephone: (888) 946-6329

SYSTEMS COVERED

BY THIS WARRANTY:

PARTS

DESCRIPTION:

Fuel Metering

Carburetor assembly, (includes starting enrichment 

system), Engine temperature sensor, Engine control 

module, Fuel regulator, Intake manifold

Evaporative

Fuel tank, Fuel cap, Fuel hoses, Vapor hoses, 

Carbon canister, Canister mounting brackets, 

Fuel strainer, Fuel cock, Fuel pump, Fuel hose joint, 

Seal cap, Canister purge hose joint

Exhaust

Catalyst, Exhaust manifold

Air Induction

Air filter housing, Air filter element*, 

Crankcase breather tube

Ignition

Flywheel magneto, Ignition pulse generator, 

Crankshaft position sensor, Power coil, Ignition coil 

assembly, Ignition control module, Spark plug cap, 

Spark plug*

Miscellaneous Parts

Tubing, fittings, seals, gaskets, and clamps 

associated with these listed systems.

Note: This list applies to parts supplied by Honda and does not cover parts 

supplied by the equipment manufacturer. Please see the original 
equipment manufacturer’s emissions warranty for non-Honda parts.

* Covered up to the first required replacement only. 

See the 

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

 on page 8.

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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