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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 SYSTEM WARRANTY
) for
additional information.
Specifications
Mower Features
Dimensions and Weights
Engine Design and Performance
Transmission Design and Performance
Maintenance
Descriptive Term
Applicable to Emissions
Durability Period
Moderate
50 hours (0 ~ 80 cc)
125 hours (greater than 80 cc)
Intermediate
125 hours (0 ~ 80 cc)
250 hours (greater than 80 cc)
Extended
300 hours (0 ~ 80 cc)
500 hours (greater than 80 cc)
1000 hours (225 cc and greater)
HRR216K9VLA
Honda rotary mower, 21-inch mower deck,
self-charging electric start, 3-in-1 Clip
Director, Smart Drive variable speed
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)
Compression ratio
8.5:1
Ignition system
Transistorized magneto
Transmission type
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)
to prevent fuel-related
problems
Blade Bolt
Torque
36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N•m)
Engine Oil
SAE 10W-30, API SJ or later
Capacity: 17.0 oz (0.50 L)
Refill amount: 12.0 ~ 13.5 oz
(0.35 ~ 0.40 L)*
Spark Plug
Type: NGK - BPR5ES
Gap: 0.028 ~ 0.031 in (0.7 ~ 0.8 mm)
Smart Drive
Cable
Adjust for proper operation.
Maximum
Governed
Speed
2,950 ~ 3,100 rpm **
Shop
manual
Valve
clearance
(cold)
Intake: 0.15 ± 0.02 mm
Exhaust: 0.20 ± 0.02 mm
Shop
manual
*
Actual amount will vary due to residual oil in the engine. Always
use the dipstick to confirm the actual level (
** Do not try to increase the engine speed above the maximum
governed speed; the blades could fracture and come apart.
