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DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY

Honda Power Equipment

This warranty is limited to the following Honda Power Equipment products when
distributed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Power Equipment Division, 4900 Marconi
Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847, purchased at retail or placed in rental service on
or after January 1, 2010.

(1) Private residential: Used in maintaining owner’s primary and/or secondary residence. 

Any other use, including but not limited to informal “for hire” use, is considered 
commercial/rental/institutional use.

To Qualify for This Warranty:

The product must be purchased in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin
Islands from American Honda or a dealer authorized by American Honda to sell
those products. This warranty applies to first retail purchaser and each subsequent
owner during the applicable warranty time period, unless noted otherwise.

What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty:

American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be
defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable
warranty time period. Warranty repairs and replacements will be made without
charge for parts or labor. Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property of
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. All parts replaced under warranty will be
considered as part of the original product, and any warranty on those parts will
expire coincident with the original product warranty.

To Obtain Warranty Service:

You must, at your expense, take the Honda Power Equipment product, accessory, 
replacement part, apparel, or the power equipment on which the 
accessory or replacement part is installed, and proof of purchase to any Honda 
Power Equipment dealer in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the 
U.S. Virgin Islands who is authorized to sell and/or service that product, during the 
dealer’s normal business hours. To locate a dealer near you, visit 
our web site at PowerEquipment.Honda.com and click on Find a Dealer.

If you are unable to obtain warranty service or are dissatisfied with the warranty
service you receive, contact the owner of the dealership involved; 
normally this will resolve the problem. However, if you should require further
assistance, write or call the Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. See 

“How to Contact Honda” on 

page 17

.

Exclusions:

1.  Any damage or deterioration resulting from the following:

 •

Neglect of the periodic maintenance as specified in this manual

 •

Improper repair or maintenance

 •

Operating methods other than those indicated in this manual

 •

The use of non-genuine Honda parts, accessories, lubricants, and fluids other
than those approved by Honda

 •

Exposure of the product to soot and smoke, chemical agents, bird droppings,
sea water, sea breeze, salt or other environmental phenomena

 •

Collision, fuel contamination or deterioration, neglect, unauthorized alteration,
misuse, incorporation or use of unsuitable attachments or parts

 •

Normal wear and tear (including, but not limited to, normal fading of painted or
plated surfaces, sheet peeling, and other natural deterioration)

2. Consumable parts: Honda does not warrant parts deterioration due to normal 

wear and tear. The following parts are not covered by warranty (unless they are 
needed as a part of another warranted repair): spark plug, fuel filter, air cleaner 
element, clutch disc, tire, wheel bearing, recoil starter rope, cable, belt, cutter 
blade, oil, and grease.

3. Cleaning, adjustment, and normal periodic maintenance work (carburetor 

cleaning, engine oil draining, blade sharpening, belt and cable adjustments).

4. Any product that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a 

financial institution or insurer.

5. Auger and paddle 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:

American Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product,
transportation, commercial loss, or any other incidental or consequential damage.
Any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this written limited warranty.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.

Honda Parts, Accessories, and Apparel

This warranty is limited to Honda Power Equipment parts, accessories, and apparel when
distributed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 4900 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia
30005-8847.

To Qualify for This Warranty:

The parts, accessories, or apparel must be purchased from American Honda or a
dealer authorized by American Honda to sell those products in the United States,
Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Parts and Accessories must be purchased
for installation on original Honda equipment or engines to be eligible for warranty
coverage. Installing parts and accessories on non-Honda products or engines voids
this warranty.

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 Honda Power Equipment 
parts, accessories, replacement parts, or apparel that are proven to be defective in 
material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time 
period. Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property of American Honda 
Motor Company, Inc. The warranty on all parts, accessories, and apparel replaced 
under warranty will expire coincident with the original warranty on the replaced 
parts, accessories, or apparel.
Parts and accessories installed by a dealer who is authorized by American Honda to 
sell them will be repaired or replaced under warranty without charge for parts or 
labor. If installed by anyone else, parts and accessories will be repaired or replaced 
under warranty without charge for parts, but any labor charges will be the 
responsibility of the purchaser. 

Apparel will be repaired or replaced under warranty without any charge.

To Obtain Warranty Service:

You must, at your expense, take the Honda Power Equipment part, accessory, 
apparel or the Honda Power Equipment on which the part or accessory is installed, 
and proof of purchase to any Honda Power Equipment dealer in the United States, 
Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who is authorized to sell that product, during 
the dealer's normal business hours. To locate a dealer near you, visit our web site at 
PowerEquipment.Honda.com and click on Find a Dealer. 

If you are unable to obtain warranty service or are dissatisfied with the warranty
service you receive, contact the owner of the dealership involved; normally this will
resolve the problem. However, if you should require further assistance, write or call
the Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor
Co., Inc. See 

“How to Contact Honda” on 

page 17

.

Exclusions:

This warranty does not extend to parts, accessories, or apparel affected or 
damaged by collision, normal wear, use in an application for which the product was 
not designed or any other misuse, neglect, incorporation or use of unsuitable 
attachments or parts, unauthorized alteration, improper installation, or any causes 
other than defects in material or workmanship of the product. Installing parts and 
accessories on non-Honda products or engines voids this warranty.

Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied 
Warranties:

American Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product, 
or the power equipment on which the product is installed, transportation, 
commercial loss, or any other incidental or consequential damage. Any implied 
warranties are limited to the duration of this written warranty. Some states do not 
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the 
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above 
exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. 

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

PWL50623-S

PRODUCTS COVERED 

BY THIS WARRANTY

LENGTH OF WARRANTY 

(from date of original retail purchase)

PRIVATE 

RESIDENTIAL

(1)

COMMERCIAL/RENTAL/

INSTITUTIONAL

HRS Mowers 

36 months

3 months

PRODUCTS COVERED 
BY THIS WARRANTY

LENGTH OF WARRANTY 
(from date of original retail purchase)

PRIVATE 
RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL/RENTAL/
INSTITUTIONAL

Parts

6 months

3 months

Accessories

12 months

3 months

Apparel

6 months

3 months

Summary of Contents for HRS216SKA

Page 1: ...4 Side Discharge Chute 4 Blade Control Check 11 Air Index 15 Check the Oil Level 5 TRANSPORTING 12 Specifications 15 Add Fuel 5 STORAGE 12 AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS 16 OPERATION 6 Fuel 12 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 17 Safe Mowing Practices 6 Oil 12 Parts Accessories and Service Items 17 Operating the Controls 7 Cleaning 12 Dealer Locator Information 17 Operating the Controls 7 Storage Location 12 H...

Page 2: ...ges preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three signal 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 California Proposition 65 This product contains or emit...

Page 3: ...oil If the engine is overfilled the excess oil may get transferred to the air cleaner housing and air filter An indication of overfilling is white or blue smoke coming from the muffler when the engine is running After filling the engine with oil screw the filler cap dipstick in and remove the hang tag near the recoil starter grip that says The engine has no oil Please Register Your Mower Please ta...

Page 4: ...ck by thrown objects Clear the area of pets and people especially children Their safety is your responsibility Check the condition of the grass Adjust your lawn mower ground speed and mowing swath accordingly Rear Shield During normal use the rear shield is subject to deterioration and wear Check the rear shield for cracks or tears If the rear shield is excessively worn have it replaced by your au...

Page 5: ...ethanol or methanol greater than shown above may cause starting and or performance problems It may also damage metal rubber and plastic parts of the fuel system Engine damage or performance problems that result form using a fuel with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above are not covered under warranty If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis more ...

Page 6: ... the lawn ahead stop the engine by releasing the blade control lever Avoid Slopes Avoid steep slopes of more than 20 Mow across slopes not up and down Be careful when changing direction Mowing on a slope when the grass is damp or wet could cause you to slip fall and lose control of the mower NOTICE Mowing on steep slopes can starve the engine of oil causing engine damage that is not covered by the...

Page 7: ...le 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 temperature or unusually...

Page 8: ...e failures Item Action Before each use 5 hours of use or first month First 25 hours of use 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 4 Blade Inspect O 9 Blade mounting bolts Inspect O 9 Engine oil Check O 5 Change O O 2 O O 10 Air filter Check O 10 Clean O 1 O 1 O 1 Replace O Blade control operation Check O O 1...

Page 9: ...nch Use a wooden block to prevent the blade from turning when removing the bolts Remove the blade 2 Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area 3 Install the sharpened or replacement blade 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 replaceme...

Page 10: ...AE 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 properly maintained air filter w...

Page 11: ... 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 Your lawn mower engine is not factory equipped with a spark arrester In some areas it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark arrester Check local ...

Page 12: ...nter the carburetor or engine cylinder causing damage Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage If the engine has been running allow it to cool before washing Drying After washing the lawn mower wipe dry all accessible surfaces Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface Start the engine outdoors and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to evaporate any water remain...

Page 13: ...ore frequently Grass is too wet Allow the grass to dry Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck page 12 Air filter is clogged Clean or replace the air filter page 10 Bad fuel mower stored without treating gasoline or refueled with bad gasoline Refuel with fresh gasoline page 5 Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Take the mower to an authorized Hon...

Page 14: ...ditionally Honda fuel systems utilize components and control technologies to reduce evaporative emissions U S and California Clean Air Acts and Canadian Environment Protection Act U S EPA California and Canadian regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emissions control systems The following instructions and procedures must b...

Page 15: ...ower deck single speed flywheel brake side discharge Auto Choke System Length 63 7 8 in 1621 mm Width 23 in 585 mm Overall height 37 3 8 in 948 mm Dry weight 68 6 lb 31 1 kg Cutting width 21 0 in 530 mm Cutting heights 6 1 3 1 2 in 26 88 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 0 x 50 0 mm Compression rati...

Page 16: ...ced 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 lawn mower 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 will promote fuel deterioration With the...

Page 17: ... it to the new owner if you resell the lawn mower The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing American Honda Motor Co Inc reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever No part of this publication may be reproduced without wr...

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Page 21: ... implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Honda Parts Accessories and Apparel This warranty is limited to Honda Power Equipment parts accessories and apparel ...

Page 22: ...nterval only Honda will also replace other engine components damaged by a failure of any warranted part during the warranty period 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 authorized Honda dealer determines it is defectiv...

Page 23: ...your lawn mower does not diminish your warranty rights Please complete and mail the postage paid card or register online at powerequipment honda com AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO INC ALPHARETTA GA 30005 8847 HRS2165PKA XX MZBZ AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO INC ALPHARETTA GA 30005 8847 MEETS CPSC BLADE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS CONFORMS TO ANSI B 71 1 SAFETY STANDARD 1234567 Fill in your mowers serial number here ex...

Page 24: ...click Submit It s that simple Power Equipment Division American Honda Motor Co Inc 4900 Marconi Dr Alpharetta GA 30005 9956 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Product Registration BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL ALPHARETTA GA PERMIT NO 117 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE HPE 2015 04 PRINTED IN U S A EM5 K5 ...

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