Honda HRR216VXA, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...tly and safely Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These signal words mean Each message tells you what the hazard is what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury Damage Prevention Messages You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE This word means CONTENTS DANGER You WILL be ...

Page 2: ...pment The first question you ll need to ask is whether your child is capable of operating this mower safely Remember young people vary widely and AGE IS NOT THE ONLY FACTOR Physically a child must be LARGE ENOUGH AND STRONG ENOUGH to easily start the mower and control its direction The child also needs enough size strength and coordination to comfortably reach and operate the controls Another toug...

Page 3: ...il If the engine is overfilled the excess oil may get transferred to the air cleaner housing and air cleaner After filling the engine with oil remove the hang tag near the recoil starter grip that says The engine has no oil A container of oil is in the shipping box Fuel Refer to page 12 Before Operation Before using the lawn mower all mower operators must read the following sections LAWN MOWER SAF...

Page 4: ... mower for signs of oil or gasoline leaks Look for signs of damage Check each control for proper operation Check the blades for wear Replace as necessary page 9 Check that the blade bolts are tight page 9 Check that all nuts bolts and screws are tightened Check the Engine Check the air cleaner page 10 and oil level page 10 Check the fuel level page 12 Starting with a full tank will help to elimina...

Page 5: ...e sure the new bag meets the original specifications Grass bag replacement is explained on page 10 Installation 1 Raise the discharge guard and hook the grass bag onto the mower deck as shown 2 Release the discharge guard to secure the grass bag Removal 1 Raise the discharge guard grasp the grass bag handle and remove the grass bag 2 Release the discharge guard 3 When the grass bag is clear of the...

Page 6: ...starting position COLD ENGINE Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position WARM ENGINE Move the throttle lever to the FAST position 3 With the blade control lever released pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance then pull briskly Return the starter grip gently 4 If the CHOKE position was used during starting move the throttle lever away from the CHOKE position as soon as the engin...

Page 7: ... or wet could cause you to slip fall and lose control of the mower Obstacles Use the side of the mower to cut close to large obstacles such as fences or walls Release the Smart Drive control to disengage the drive when mowing around trees and other obstacles Push the mower around obstacles for better directional control Be careful when mowing over obstacles embedded in the lawn such as sprinkler h...

Page 8: ...icing dealer knows your mower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it To ensure the best quality and reliability use only new genuine Honda parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 Service more frequently when used in dusty areas 2 These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechani...

Page 9: ...d starting due to carburetor flooding Removal Remove the two blade bolts with a 14 mm 6 sided wrench or socket Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when removing the bolts Remove the blades Installation 1 Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area 2 Install the blades using the two blade bolts and special washers as shown Be sure to install the special washers with t...

Page 10: ...ature in your area is within the recommended range The SAE oil viscosity and service classification are in the API label on the oil container Honda recommends API SERVICE category SJ or later oil with the ILSAC starburst certification mark Engine Oil Change Drain the used oil while the engine is warm Warm oil drains quickly and completely 1 Turn the fuel valve OFF This will reduce the possibility ...

Page 11: ...ipped 4 Measure the spark plug electrode gap with a suitable gauge The gap should be 0 028 0 031 in 0 7 0 8 mm Correct the gap if necessary by carefully bending the side electrode 5 Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading 6 After the spark plug seats tighten with a 13 16 in 21 mm spark plug wrench to compress the washer If reinstalling the old spark plug tighten 1 8 to 1 ...

Page 12: ...ot available two people should lift the mower on and off the transport vehicle while holding the mower level Position the mower so all four wheels are on the bed of the transport vehicle Tie the mower down with rope or straps and block the wheels Keep the tie down rope or straps away from the controls adjustment levers cables and the carburetor The handlebar can be folded so the mower will take up...

Page 13: ...terioration during storage If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling be sure that it contains only fresh gasoline 1 Add fuel stabilizer following the manufacturer s instructions 2 After adding a fuel stabilizer run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to be sure that the treated gasoline has replaced the untreated gasoline in the carburetor 3 Turn the engine OFF and turn the fuel valve to th...

Page 14: ...2 Spark plug faulty fouled or improperly gapped Gap or replace the spark plug page 11 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 Throttle not set to FAST Move the throttle to FAST page 6 Grass is t...

Page 15: ...duce the emissions of carbon monoxide oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons Additionally Honda fuel systems utilize components and control technologies to reduce evaporative emissions The U S California Clean Air Act and Environment Canada EPA California and Canadian regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emissions control sy...

Page 16: ...10W 30 API SJ or later Refill amount 12 0 13 5 oz 0 35 0 40 page 10 Spark Plug Type Regular NGK BP6ES or DENSO W20EP U Resistor NGK BPR6ES or DENSO W20EPR U page 11 Maximum Governed Speed 2 950 3 100 rpm Shop manual Smart Drive Cable Adjust for proper operation Throttle Cable Adjust for proper choke operation and maximum governed speed Shop manual Blade Bolt Torque 36 43 ft lb 49 59 N m page 9 App...

Page 17: ...lications will give you additional information for maintaining and repairing your lawn mower Shop Manual This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures It is intended to be used by a skilled technician Available through your Honda dealer or through Helm Inc at 888 292 5395 or visit www hondapowerequipment com Parts Catalog This manual provides complete illustrated parts lists and ...

Page 18: ... to be eligible for warranty coverage Installing Parts and Accessories on non Honda products or engines voids this warranty 2 You must be the first retail purchaser This warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners What American Honda will Repair or Replace Under Warranty American Honda will repair or replace at its option any power equipment accessories replacement parts or apparel that are ...

Page 19: ...rt during the warranty period Only Honda approved replacement parts may be used in the performance of any warranty repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner 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 authoriz...

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