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...................................
WELCOME .............................................
FOR YOUR SAFETY ..............................
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................
INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................
List of Parts .........................................
Adjust the Handlebar...........................
Add Engine Oil ....................................
Attach the Spark Plug Cap ..................
Assemble the Grass Bag.....................
Before Using Your Lawn Mower..........
BEFORE EACH OPERATION ................
Check Your Mower..............................
Check Your Mowing Area....................
Clip Director® ......................................
Rear Shield..........................................
Grass Bag ...........................................
Cutting Height Adjustment...................
Check the Oil Level .............................
Add Fuel ..............................................
OPERATION...........................................
Safe Mowing Practices........................
Operating the Controls ........................
Starting the Engine..............................
Stopping the Engine ............................
Mowing Tips ........................................
SERVICING YOUR MOWER................
Maintenance Safety...........................
Maintenance Schedule......................
Blade Inspection................................
Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection.........
Blade Replacement ...........................
Oil Change ........................................
Air Filter .............................................
Spark Plug.........................................
Spark Arrester (optional part) ............
Blade Control Check .........................
TRANSPORTING .................................
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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 .........................
Specifications ........................................
AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS
CUSTOMER INFORMATION ...................
Parts, Accessories, and Service Items..
Dealer Locator Information....................
How to Contact Honda ..........................
A detailed description of the problem ....
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SERVICE RECORD..................................
LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................
OWNER’S MANUAL
HRN216VKU
LAWN MOWER
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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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