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PARTS AND CONTROLS
INITIAL MOWER SETUP
List of Parts
With help from an assistant, carefully remove the mower and loose
parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the
following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you
purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included
with your mower.
HONDA
HONDA
HANDLEBAR
DISCHARGE GUARD
FUEL TANK
CAP
FRONT CUTTING
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
LEVERS (2)
MUFFLER
OIL FILLER
CAP
REAR CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT LEVER (2)
GRASS BAG
RECOIL
STARTER
GRIP
AIR CLEANER
CARBURETOR
SPARK PLUG
CAP
BLADE CONTROL
LEVER
FUEL VALVE
THROTTLE LEVER
DRIVE
CLUTCH
LEVER
Description
Qty.
Handle support plate
2
Handle support hanger
2
Flange bolt (8 x 16 mm)
2
Self-locking nut (8 mm)
4
Grass bag lid
1
Grass bag frame
1
Grass bag fabric
1
Grass bag joint
1
Push nuts
2
Owner’s manual
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HRC216HXA
HRC216HXA
QUICK FIND
CONTENTS
Air Filter...........................................
13
Fuel ..................................................
7
Oil Level Check ...........................................
7
Blades ............................................
12
Fuel System Maintenance ..............
20
Operating the Controls.................................
9
Contact Honda ...............................
21
Handlebar Setup ..............................
4
Serial Number Locations ...........................
18
Cutting Height ..................................
7
Maintenance Schedule....................
11
Spark Plug..................................................
14
Find a Dealer ..................................
21
Oil Change ......................................
13
Warranty Coverage ...................................
22
FOR YOUR SAFETY ........................
2
SERVICING YOUR MOWER ..........
10
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................
17
PARTS AND CONTROLS .................
3
Maintenance Safety ..................
10
Engine Will Not Start ............................
17
INITIAL MOWER SETUP..................
3
Maintenance Schedule .............
11
Loss of Power ......................................
17
List of Parts .................................
3
Blade Inspection .......................
12
Vibration...............................................
17
Adjust the Handlebar ..................
4
Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection
12
Mowing and Bagging Problems ...........
17
Add Engine Oil ............................
5
Blade Replacement...................
12
TECHNICAL INFORMATION .....................
18
Assemble the Grass Bag ............
5
Oil Change ................................
13
Serial Number Locations......................
18
Before Using Your Lawn Mower .
5
Air Filter.....................................
13
High Altitude Operation........................
18
BEFORE EACH OPERATION ..........
6
Spark Plug.................................
14
Emission Control System.....................
18
Check Your Mower......................
6
Spark Arrester (optional part) ....
14
Air Index...............................................
19
Check Your Mowing Area ...........
6
Blade Control Lever Adjustment
14
Specifications .......................................
19
Rear Shield .................................
6
Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment .
15
AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS .
20
Mulching Plug .............................
6
Throttle Lever Cable Inspection
15
CUSTOMER INFORMATION.....................
21
Grass Bag ...................................
6
Transmission Fluid Level Check
15
Parts, Accessories, and Service Items
21
Cutting Height Adjustment ..........
7
TRANSPORTING............................
16
Dealer Locator Information ..................
21
Check the Oil Level.....................
7
STORAGE.......................................
16
How to Contact Honda.........................
21
Add Fuel......................................
7
Fuel ...........................................
16
Honda Publications ..............................
21
OPERATION .....................................
8
Oil..............................................
16
DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY ...
22
Safe Mowing Practices ...............
8
Cleaning....................................
16
EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY ............
23
Operating the Controls................
9
Storage Location .......................
16
Starting the Engine....................
10
Removing From Storage ...........
16
Stopping the Engine..................
10
OWNER’S MANUAL
HRC216HXA
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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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American Honda Motor Co., Inc.— All Rights Reserved
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locater at
powerequipment.honda.com
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