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AIR INDEX
An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified
to an emission durability time period in accordance with the
requirements of the California Air Resources Board.
The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer, the ability to
compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower
the Air Index, the less pollution.
The durability description is intended to provide you with information
relating the engine’s emission durability period. The descriptive term
indicates the useful life period for the engine’s emission control
system. See your
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
) for additional information
.
SPECIFICATIONS
Mower Model
Maintenance
Transmission Design and Performance
Dimensions, Weights and Capacities
Engine Design and Performance
Tuneup
DESCRIPTIVE TERM
APPLICABLE TO EMISSIONS
DURABILITY PERIOD
Moderate
50 hours (0–80 cc inclusive)
125 hours (greater than 80 cc)
Intermediate
125 hours (0–80 cc inclusive)
250 hours (greater than 80 cc)
Extended
300 hours (0–80 cc inclusive)
500 hours (greater than 80 cc)
1000 hours (225 cc and greater)
HRR216K8VYA
Honda 21-inch rotary mower, grass bag,
rear discharge, mulching, variable speed
transmission, Roto-Stop, auto-choke
Fuel
Unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher
Engine Oil
SAE 10W-30, API SJ or later
Spark Plug
Type
NGK - BPR5ES
Maximum
Governed
Speed
2,950 ~ 3,100 rpm *
Shop
manual
Smart Drive
Cable
Adjust for proper operation.
Throttle Cable
Adjust for proper operation and
maximum governed speed.
Shop
manual
Blade Bolt
Torque
36 ~ 43 ft-lb
(49 ~ 59 N•m)
* Do not try to increase the engine speed above the maximum
governed speed; the blades could fracture and come apart.
** See the FAQ section of the Honda Power Equipment web site.
Visit www.HondaPowerEquipment.com and click on FAQs.
Type
Variable speed
Thumb or hand operation (twist grip)
Maximum Mower
Ground Speed
(engine at 3,100 rpm)
0 ~ 4.0 mph
(0 ~ 6.5 km/h)
Overall Length
60.4 in
(1534 mm)
Width at Mower Deck
23 in
(582 mm)
Overall Height
39.9 in
(1014 mm)
Dry Weight
90.6 lb
(41.1 kg)
Wheelbase
24.4 in
(620 mm)
Cutting Width
21 in
(530 mm)
Approximate Cutting
Height (6 positions)
1-1/4 ~ 4 in
(28 ~ 102 mm)
Fuel Tank Capacity
0.25 US gal
(0.93
)
Engine Oil Capacity
18.6 oz (0.55
)
* Refill amount: 12.0 ~ 13.5 oz
(0.35 ~ 0.40
)
Grass Bag Capacity
2.4 bu.
(84.5
)
* Actual amount will vary due to residual oil remaining in the engine.
Always use the dipstick to confirm the actual level (see
).
Model
GCV160
Type
4-stroke, overhead-cam, single-cylinder,
auto choke, forced air-cooled
Displacement
9.8 cu in
(160 cc)
Bore and Stroke
2.52 x 1.97 in
(64 x 50 mm)
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
Ignition System
Transistorized magneto
Spark Plug Gap
0.028 ~ 0.031 in
(0.7 ~ 0.8 mm)
Idle Speed
(throttle lever at SLOW)
1,700 ± 150 rpm
Shop
manual
Valve Clearance (cold)
IN: 0.15 ± 0.02 mm
(0.006 ± 0.001 in)
EX: 0.20 ± 0.02 mm
(0.008 ± 0.001 in)
Shop
manual
Other Specifications
No other adjustments needed.
Summary of Contents for HRR216VYA
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