Honda HRR216VYUA, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Fuel 14 Dealer Locator Information 19 Safe Mowing Practices 7 Oil 14 How to Contact Honda 19 Operating the Controls 8 Cleaning 14 Honda Publications 19 Operating the Controls 8 Storage Location 15 LIMITED WARRANTY 22 Starting the Engine 9 Handlebar 15 OWNER S MANUAL HRR216VYUA LAWN MOWER Before operating the mower for the first time please read this Owner s Manual Even if you have operated other m...

Page 2: ...gnal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION Each message tells you what the hazard is what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury These signal words mean Damage Prevention Messages you will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE This word means Important Message to Parents The safety of children and adolescents is important to Honda Lawn mowers are powerf...

Page 3: ... 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 H O N D A H O N D A BLADE CONTROL LEVER P 13 REAR DISCHARGE GUARD FUEL TANK CAP P 7 MUFFLER OIL FILLER CAP P 4 HANDLEBAR ADJUST KNOB 2 P 3 RECOIL STARTER GRIP ...

Page 4: ...n 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 take care of any problem you find or have your servicing dealer correct it before you operate the lawn mower Make sure the lawn mower is on a level surface Look around and ...

Page 5: ...nd 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 authorised Honda servicing dealer Grass Bag A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner it blows air throug...

Page 6: ... setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small area Then readjust the cutting height if necessary Check the Oil Level Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the mower on a level surface 1 Clean the area around the oil filler cap 2 Unscrew and remove the filler cap dipstick and wipe it clean 3 Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler nec...

Page 7: ... with walk behind mowers can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the mower The most common hazards are discussed below along with the best way to protect yourself and others Avoid Rotating Blades Rotating blades can cause serious cuts and even amputate fingers hands toes or feet Keep away from the mower deck whenever the engine is running If you need to adjust the cut...

Page 8: ... may damage the blades bend the crankshaft and or break the mower deck or other components Vibration usually indicates serious trouble The LIMITED WARRANTY page 22 does not cover parts damaged by accidental impact collision Operating the Controls Throttle Lever For best cut quality always mow with the throttle lever in the FAST position When the blades rotate at the preset fast speed they create a...

Page 9: ...ion procedures and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools Other service tasks that are more difficult or require special tools are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions If you operate your mower under severe conditions such as sustained high load high t...

Page 10: ...e 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 11 Blade mounting bolts Inspect O 11 Engine oil Check O 6 Change O O 2 O O 12 Air filter Check O 12 Clean O 1 O 1 O 1 Replace O Grass bag Check O 5 Blade control operation Check O O 8 Spark plug Check O 13 Replace O Spark arrester optional part Clea...

Page 11: ...ea 3 Install the sharpened or replacement blades using the two blade bolts and special washers as shown below The blade bolts and washers are specially designed for this application When replacing bolts and washers use only Honda Genuine replacement parts 4 Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench to the specified torque Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when tightening the...

Page 12: ...ithin 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 every 6 months or 50 hours of use Clean the filter more often when used in dusty areas Replace the filter every 2 years or 150 hours of use A...

Page 13: ...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 part The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed 1 Allow the engine to cool and disconnect the spark plug cap 2 Remove the three flange bolts and the heat shi...

Page 14: ...r fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation Oil Change the engine oil see page 12 Add oil in the engine cylinder to prevent rust 1 Remove the spark plug page 13 2 Pour a teaspoon 5 cc of clean engine oil into the cylinder to keep it from rusting 3 Pull the starter rope several times to distribute the oil in the cylinder 4 Reinstall the spark plu...

Page 15: ...as described in BEFORE EACH OPERATION on page 4 If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation the engine may smoke briefly at startup TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Will Not Start Loss of Power Possible Cause Correction Throttle lever in wrong position Move the throttle lever to the FAST position page 3 Fuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON page 3 Out of fuel Refuel page 7 Bad fuel mower ...

Page 16: ...carburetor modification engine horsepower will decrease about 3 5 for each 300 metre increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made NOTICE When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation the air fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use Operation at altitudes below 1 500 metres with a modified car...

Page 17: ...o 8 5 1 Ignition system Transistorized magneto Type Variable speed Ground speed 0 1 8m s Fuel Unleaded fuel with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher containing no more than 10 ethanol by volume Capacity 0 93 litres See AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS on page 18 page 7 Blade Bolt Torque 49 59N m page 11 Engine Oil SAE 10W 30 API SJ or later Capacity 0 50litres Refill amount 0 35 0 40litres page 12 ...

Page 18: ...Keep the air filter clean and properly serviced Check it before each use A properly maintained air filter will help prevent dirt from entering the carburetor The small passages inside the carburetor can become blocked 3 to 4 Weeks Before Next Use Reason Keep your product s fuel tank full of fresh fuel when not in use Turn the fuel valve OFF If the fuel tank is only partially filled air in the tank...

Page 19: ... from a mobile please call 03 9270 1348 Monday to Friday 8 00 a m 7 00 p m EST 9 00 a m 1 00 p m Saturday enquire via weblink contact hondampe com au email customer relations honda com au website www hondampe com au When you write or call please give us this information Model and serial numbers page 16 Name of the dealer who sold the lawn mower to you Name and address of the dealer who services yo...

Page 20: ...any hours you get from a tank of fuel and then simply record the number of tanks used TANK x HOURS per TANK TOTAL HOURS USE Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 10 Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date N...

Page 21: ...tank of fuel and then simply record the number of tanks used TANK x HOURS per TANK TOTAL HOURS USE Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 10 Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Sta...

Page 22: ...ddle assemblies of snow throwers tiller tines of roto tillers mower blades and mower deck housings are specifically not warranted against impact damage including but not limited to abrasive damage Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied Warranties Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product transportation commercial loss or any other incidental or...

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