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CONTENTS

QUICK FIND

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

Battery ...................................................

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

Charging the Battery .........................

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 .......................................

FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.............

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

HRR216VLA

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.

QUESTIONS?

Contact your Honda dealer.

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Summary of Contents for HRR216VLA

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

Page 2: ... alert symbol and one of three 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 Important Message to Parents The safety of your children is very important to H...

Page 3: ...ay 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 CAP P 4 HANDLEBAR ...

Page 4: ...on will significantly 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 ...

Page 5: ...r is difficult to move or the lever will not lock fully With the engine OFF lift the discharge guard and remove the grass clippings from around the shutter door With a garden hose and nozzle spray around and under the Clip Director lever and cover assembly to remove the grass clippings Bag or Rear Discharge Set the clip director lever in the BAG position To discharge clippings to the rear remove t...

Page 6: ...the cutting height To adjust cutting height pull each adjustment lever toward the wheel and move it into another notch Move all four adjustment levers to the same position forward for tall grass and rearward for short grass 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 Then readjust the cutting height if n...

Page 7: ...ng Practices Most injuries and property damage with walk behind mowers can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the mower The most common hazards are discussed below along with the best way to protect yourself and others Avoid Rotating Blades Rotating blades can cause serious cuts and even amputate fingers hands toes or feet Keep away from the mower deck whenever the e...

Page 8: ...n usually indicates serious trouble The DISTRIBUTOR S LIMITED WARRANTY page 21 does not cover parts damaged by accidental impact collision Operating the Controls Blade Control Lever The blade control lever must be pulled back against the handlebar to start and run the engine The blades start to rotate when the lever is pulled back against the handlebar and the electric starter is operated or the r...

Page 9: ...to use your mower for a month or more 4 Clean your mower after each mowing refer to Cleaning on page 15 SERVICING YOUR MOWER Proper maintenance is essential for safe economical and trouble free operation It also helps reduce air pollution To help you properly care for your mower the following pages include a maintenance schedule routine inspection procedures and simple maintenance procedures using...

Page 10: ...3 These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures See Honda Publications on page 20 for ordering information Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in non warrantable failures Item Action Before each use 5 hours of use or firstmonth First 2...

Page 11: ...om around the blade mounting 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 tighten...

Page 12: ...Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your 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 fi...

Page 13: ...k plug seats Spark plug torque 14 ft lb 20 N m NOTICE A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cylinder head 7 Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug Spark Arrester optional part The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed Your lawn mower engine is not factory equipped with a s...

Page 14: ...our Honda servicing dealer see page 20 for ordering information Charge the battery as follows 1 Remove the battery cover by removing the three cover mounting screws 2 Disconnect the battery by pulling the battery connector from the battery terminals 3 Connect the battery charger connector to the battery 4 Plug the charger into a standard 120 Vac power outlet and let the battery charge for 20 24 ho...

Page 15: ... deck stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Rest the mower on its right side so the fuel cap side is up This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor flooding Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blades Be careful to avoid getting water into controls and cables or anywhere near the engine air cleaner or muffler opening Engine Wash the ...

Page 16: ...el filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair Possible Cause Correction Grass is too tall Raise the cutting height page 6 cut a narrower swath use a slower ground speed or cut more frequently Instead of mulching try rear discharging or bagging Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck page 15 Ai...

Page 17: ...hydrocarbons Additionally Honda fuel systems utilize components and control technologies to reduce evaporative emissions U S EPA CARB and Environment Canada EPA California and Canadian emissions regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emissions control systems The following instructions and procedures must be followed in ord...

Page 18: ...transmission flywheel brake fixed throttle Auto Choke System Length 60 4 in 1534 mm Width 23 in 585 mm Overall height 39 9 in 1014 mm Dry weight 88 0 lb 39 9 kg Cutting width 21 0 in 530 mm Cutting heights 1 1 8 4 in 28 102 mm Wheelbase 24 4 in 620 mm Model GCV160 Type 4 stroke overhead cam single cylinder air cooled Displacement 9 8 cu in 160 cc Bore and stroke 2 52 x 1 97 in 64 x 50 mm Compressi...

Page 19: ...on Action Reason 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...

Page 20: ...ded 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 Manual This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedur...

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: ... confidential It will not be released to any other company or organization Failure to register your lawn mower does not diminish your warranty rights Please complete and mail the postage paid card or register online at www powerequipment honda com commercial rental users check one private homeowner use for hire use Owner s Last Name Company Name Address City Purchased Via First Name Telephone Stat...

Page 24: ... click 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 2013 11 PRINTED IN U S A EM5 K9 ...

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