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CONTENTS

QUICK FIND

Air Filter..................................................

Blades ....................................................

Contact Honda .......................................

Cutting Height ..........................................

Find a Dealer..........................................

Fuel ..........................................................

Fuel System Maintenance......................

Maintenance Schedule...........................

Oil Change..............................................

Oil Level Check.........................................

Spark Plug ..............................................

Warranty Coverage.................................

FOR YOUR SAFETY ..............................

PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................

INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................

Adjust the Handlebar...........................

Assemble the Grass Bag.....................

BEFORE EACH OPERATION

Check Your Mower..............................

Check Your Mowing Area....................

Clip Director® ......................................

Cutting Height Adjustment...................

Check the Oil Level .............................

Add Fuel ..............................................

OPERATION

Safe Mowing Practices........................

Operating the Controls ........................

Starting the Engine..............................

Stopping the Engine ............................

SERVICING YOUR MOWER

Maintenance Safety.............................

Maintenance Schedule......................

Blade Inspection................................

Blade Replacement ...........................

Oil Change ........................................

Air Filter .............................................

Spark Plug.........................................

Spark Arrester (optional part) ............

Blade Control Check .........................

Smart Drive Cable Check/Adjustment

TRANSPORTING .................................

STORAGE

Fuel ...................................................

Oil ......................................................

Cleaning ............................................

Storage Location ...............................

Handlebar..........................................

Removing From Storage ...................

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Will Not Start .........................

Loss of Power.......................................

Vibration ...............................................

Mowing and Bagging Problems............

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Serial Number Locations ......................

High Altitude Operation ........................

Emission Control System .....................

Air Index ...............................................

Specifications .......................................

AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Parts, Accessories, and Service Items.

Dealer Locator Information...................

How to Contact Honda .........................

Honda Publications ..............................

DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY.

EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY ..........

PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...................

OWNER’S MANUAL

HRR216VKA

LAWN MOWER

Before operating the mower for the first time, please read this
Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated other mowers,
take time to become familiar with how this mower works and
practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.

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Summary of Contents for HRR216VKA

Page 1: ...G 14 STORAGE Fuel 14 Oil 14 Cleaning 14 Storage Location 15 Handlebar 15 Removing From Storage 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Will Not Start 15 Loss of Power 15 Vibration 16 Mowing and Bagging Problems 16 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Serial Number Locations 16 High Altitude Operation 16 Emission Control System 16 Air Index 17 Specifications 18 AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS 19 CUSTOMER INFORMATION Parts Acces...

Page 2: ...ree signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION Each message tells you what the hazard is what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury These signal words mean Damage Prevention Messages You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE This word means California Proposition 65 This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cau...

Page 3: ...n each handle stay Setting the adjust knobs in the lowest holes raises the handlebar to its highest position 3 Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees into the lock position making sure both sides are positioned at the same height 4 Remove all the cardboard from around the handlebar H O N D A H O N D A BLADE CONTROL LEVER P 8 REAR DISCHARGE GUARD P 5 FUEL TANK CAP P 7 MUFFLER P 13 OIL FILLER CA...

Page 4: ...ficantly reduce your risk of injury Read and understand this manual Know what the controls do and how to operate them Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you begin using it Know how to quickly shut off the lawn mower in case of an emergency Check Your Mower For your safety and to maximize the service life of your lawn mower it is very important to take a few moments b...

Page 5: ...irector lever in the BAG position Rear Shield During normal use the rear shield is subject to deterioration and wear Remove the grass bag and raise the discharge guard to check the rear shield for cracks or tears If the rear shield is excessively worn have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer Grass Bag A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner it blows air through the bag fabric wh...

Page 6: ...from the muffler when the engine is running Use 10W 30 API Service category SJ oil for normal conditions For additional oil recommendations see page 12 NOTICE Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage 4 Screw in the filler cap dipstick securely Add Fuel This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher Never use stale or contami...

Page 7: ...ted Warranty Keep Shields in Place Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by thrown objects and from hot engine parts and moving components For your safety and the safety of others keep all shields in place when the engine is running Refuel With Care Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode Refuel only outdoors in a well ventilated area with the engine ...

Page 8: ...the mower around obstacles for better directional control Ground speed varies with terrain grass height slope and grass bag weight Moving the Smart Drive control allows you to maintain the desired ground speed under constantly changing mowing conditions Release the Smart Drive control to disengage stop the rear wheels Adjusting the Smart Drive Control The Smart Drive control can be adjusted up or ...

Page 9: ...enance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual using parts that are certified to EPA standards Maintenance Safety Some of the most important safety precautions follow However we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or not you should...

Page 10: ... each use 5 hours of use or firstmonth First 25 hours of use 50 hours of use or every 6 months 100 hours of use or every year 150 hours of use or every two years See page Rear shield Check O 5 Blades Inspect O 11 Blade mounting bolts Inspect O 11 Engine oil Check O 6 Change O O 2 O O 12 Air filter Check O 12 Clean O 1 O 1 O 1 Replace O Grass bag Check O 5 Blade control operation Check O O 13 Spark...

Page 11: ...ting area 3 Install the sharpened or replacement blades using the two blade bolts and special washers as shown below The blade bolts and washers are specially designed for this application When replacing bolts and washers use only Honda Genuine replacement parts 4 Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when tightening the bolts as shown o...

Page 12: ...ur area is within the recommended range The SAE oil viscosity and service category are in the API label on the oil container Honda recommends API service category SJ or later oil Air Filter Clean the air filter after the first 25 hours of use Thereafter clean the filter every 6 months or 50 hours of use Clean the filter more often when used in dusty areas Replace the filter every 2 years or 150 ho...

Page 13: ...ster must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed Your lawn mower engine is not factory equipped with a spark arrester In some areas it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark arrester Check local laws and regulations An optional USDA approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda servicing dealer See page 20 for part numbers 1 Allow the engine to cool...

Page 14: ...ngine cylinder Clean the mower engine and grass bag Choose a storage location Fuel See AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS on page 19 for a list of recommended procedures to avoid fuel related problems The DISTRIBUTOR S LIMITED WARRANTY page 21 does not cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation Oil Change the engine oil see page 12 Add oil in t...

Page 15: ... bag opening to the front 1 Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees to release the locating pins 2 Fold the handlebar forward do not pinch or kink the cable Removing From Storage When unfolding the handlebar be sure to lock the handlebar adjust knobs to secure the handlebar in the mowing position Check your mower as described in BEFORE OPERATION page 4 If the cylinder was coated with oil during...

Page 16: ...rtant because under certain conditions they react to form photochemical smog when subjected to sunlight Carbon monoxide does not react in the same way but it is toxic Honda utilizes appropriate air fuel ratios and other emissions control systems to reduce the emissions of carbon monoxide oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons Additionally Honda fuel systems utilize components and control technologies...

Page 17: ...n a failure of the engine to comply with emissions regulations Maintenance Follow the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page 10 Remember this schedule is based on the assumption that your machine will be used for its designed purpose Sustained high load or high temperature operation or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions will require more frequent service Air Index An Air Index Information hang tag lab...

Page 18: ...e Variable speed Ground speeds 0 4 mph 0 1 8 m s Fuel Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher containing no more than 10 ethanol by volume Capacity 0 25 US gal 0 93 L See AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS on page 19 to prevent fuel related problems page 6 Blade Bolt Torque 36 43 ft lb 49 59 N m page 11 Engine Oil SAE 10W 30 API SJ or later Capacity 17 0 oz 0 50 L Refill amount 12 ...

Page 19: ...Turn the fuel valve OFF and fill the mower s fuel tank If the fuel tank is only partially filled air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration With the fuel valve off start the engine and let it run until it runs out of gas Running time should be approximately 3 minutes The small amount of gasoline in your lawn mower s carburetor will deteriorate faster than the fuel in the fuel tank due to its ...

Page 20: ...u resell the lawn mower The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing American Honda Motor Co Inc reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission Shop Manu...

Page 21: ...mplied 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 Honda Parts Accessories and Apparel This warranty is limited to Honda Power Equipment parts accessories and apparel wh...

Page 22: ...required replacement interval only Honda will also replace other engine components damaged by a failure of any warranted part during the warranty period 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 det...

Page 23: ...egister your lawn mower does not diminish your warranty rights Please complete and mail the postage paid card or register online at powerequipment honda com Print the serial number here AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO INC ALPHARETTA GA 30005 8847 HRS2165SKA XX MZBZ American Honda Motor Co Inc Alpharetta GA 30005 8847 MEETS CPSC BLADE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS CONFORMS TO ANSI B 71 1 SAFETY STANDARD 1234567 comm...

Page 24: ...lick Submit It s that simple Power Equipment Division American Honda Motor Co Inc 4900 Marconi Dr Alpharetta GA 30005 9956 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Product Registration BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL ALPHARETTA GA PERMIT NO 117 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE HPE 2014 11 PRINTED IN U S A EM5 K9 ...

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