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CONTENTS

QUICK FIND

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

13

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

12

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

20

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

6

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

20

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

6

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

19

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

11

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

13

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

6

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

14

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

21

WELCOME .............................................

2

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

2

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

3

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

3

List of Parts .........................................

3

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

3

Add Engine Oil ....................................

4

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

4

Please Register Your Mower...............

4

Before Using Your Lawn Mower..........

4

BEFORE EACH OPERATION ................

4

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

4

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

4

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

5

Rear Shield..........................................

5

Grass Bag ...........................................

5

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

6

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

6

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

6

OPERATION...........................................

7

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

7

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

8

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

8

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

9

Mowing Tips ........................................

9

SERVICING YOUR MOWER................

10

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

10

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

11

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

12

Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection.........

12

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

12

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

13

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

13

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

14

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

14

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

15

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

15

STORAGE ............................................

15

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

15

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

15

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

15

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

15

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

16

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

16

TROUBLESHOOTING..........................

16

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

16

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

16

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

16

Mowing and Bagging Problems.........

16

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ...................

17

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

17

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

17

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

17

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

18

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

18

AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS

19

CUSTOMER INFORMATION ...................

20

Parts, Accessories, and Service Items..

20

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

20

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

20

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

20

DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY..

21

EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY ...........

22

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

23

OWNER’S MANUAL

HRN216VKA

LAWN MOWER

© 2019 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved

QUESTIONS?

Contact your Honda dealer. 

There is a dealer locator at 

powerequipment.honda.com

00X31VR8 A100

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.

Содержание HRN216VKA

Страница 1: ...k Plug 14 Spark Arrester optional part 14 Blade Control Check 15 TRANSPORTING 15 STORAGE 15 Fuel 15 Oil 15 Cleaning 15 Storage Location 15 Handlebar 16 Removing From Storage 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 Engine Will Not Start 16 Loss of Power 16 Vibration 16 Mowing and Bagging Problems 16 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 17 Serial Number Locations 17 High Altitude Operation 17 Emission Control System 17 Air Index 18...

Страница 2: ...ful tools not toys As with any equipment bad judgments can result in serious injuries Please ensure before any child adolescent or inexperienced person begins using this device they Possess the necessary level of physical strength and have the mental capability of using the device in a safe manner Can fully operate all controls and understand the safety instructions and warnings provided Honda str...

Страница 3: ...e 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 BLADE CONTROL LEVER P 8 REAR DISCHARGE GUARD P 5 FUEL TANK CAP P 7 MUFFLER P 14 OIL FILLER CAP P 4 HANDLEBAR ADJUST KNOB 2 P ...

Страница 4: ...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 before you operate the lawn mower to check its condition Be sure to t...

Страница 5: ... position To discharge clippings to the rear remove the grass bag and leave the Clip Director 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 Gra...

Страница 6: ...er neck Check the oil level shown on the dipstick 3 If the oil level is low add oil to reach the upper limit mark on the dipstick Do not overfill If the engine is overfilled the excess oil may get transferred to the air cleaner housing and air filter An indication of overfilling is white or blue smoke coming from the muffler when the engine is running Use 10W 30 API Service category SJ oil for nor...

Страница 7: ...ll sticks stones pieces of wire and other loose objects Never operate the blades over gravel NOTICE Striking objects with the spinning blades can cause severe engine damage which is not covered by the DISTRIBUTOR S LIMITED 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 an...

Страница 8: ...ease the blade control lever to stop the engine and stop blade rotation whenever you need to leave the mower Smart Drive Control With the engine running and the blades rotating slowly push the Smart Drive control to propel the mower forward Ground speed will increase as more pressure is applied to the Smart Drive control After maximum ground speed is obtained applying additional pressure will not ...

Страница 9: ...te or raise the cutting height Blade Sharpness A sharp blade cuts cleanly A dull blade tears the grass leaving shredded ends that turn brown When your blades don t cut cleanly anymore have them sharpened or replaced Dry Grass If the ground is too dry mowing will stir up a lot of dust Besides being unpleasant to work in too much dust will clog the air filter If dust is a problem water your lawn the...

Страница 10: ...e 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 perform a given task Safety Precautions Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs This will eliminate several potential hazards Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine ...

Страница 11: ...ach 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 12 Blade mounting bolts Inspect O 12 Engine oil Check O 6 Change O O 2 O O 13 Air filter Check O 13 Clean O 1 O 1 O 1 Replace O Grass bag Check O O 5 Blade control operation Check O O 15 Spark...

Страница 12: ... 14 mm 6 point socket wrench Wear thick leather gloves and hold the blades with your hand to prevent the blades from turning when removing the bolts Remove the blades 5 Inspect the blade holder and blade mounting surface for damage If damage is found or the blades have impacted a hard object the blade holder should also be replaced 6 Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area 7 Insta...

Страница 13: ... 11 Recommended oil for general use SAE 10W 30 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...

Страница 14: ...reinstalling the old spark plug tighten 1 8 to 1 4 turn after the spark plug seats If installing a new spark plug tighten 1 2 turn after the spark 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 pa...

Страница 15: ...nce is felt and then return the starter grip gently This will close the valves so moisture cannot enter the engine cylinder Cleaning Mower Deck Allow the engine to cool before cleaning or washing Before cleaning or washing the underside of the mower 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...

Страница 16: ... replace the spark plug page 14 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 Grass is too tall Raise the cutting height page 6 cut a narrower swath use a slower ground speed or cut more frequently In...

Страница 17: ...written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emissions control systems The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions standards Tampering and Altering NOTICE Tampering is a violation of federal and California law Tampering with or altering the emissions control system may increase emissions b...

Страница 18: ...e speed transmission flywheel brake fixed throttle Auto Choke System Length 61 0 in 1 550 mm Width 22 6 in 575 mm Overall height 40 8 in 1 037 mm Dry mass weight 77 8 lb 35 3 kg Cutting width 20 9 in 530 mm Cutting heights 1 4 in 27 100 mm Wheelbase 26 6 in 676 mm Model GCV170 Type 4 stroke overhead valve single cylinder air cooled Displacement 10 1 cu in 166 cc Bore and stroke 2 36 x 2 32 in 60 x...

Страница 19: ...e fuel deterioration 3 to 4 Weeks Before Next Use 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 dete...

Страница 20: ...T and then Owner s manuals or you can click the Owners Manuals link provided at the bottom of the home page 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 whateve...

Страница 21: ...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 Honda Parts Accessories and Apparel This warranty is limited to Honda Power Equipment part...

Страница 22: ... under the emission warranty solely for use of non Honda replacement parts or service performed at a location other than an authorized Honda dealership however use of a part that is not functionally identical to the original equipment part in any respect that may in any way affect emissions including durability could result in denial of coverage If such a non Honda replacement part is used in the ...

Страница 23: ...ll remain 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 powerequipment honda com Print your 7 digit serial number here commercial rental users check one private homeowner use for hire use Owner s Last Name Company Name Address C...

Страница 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 2019 08 PRINTED IN U S A EM5 ...

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