Honda HRU216M1, Owner'S Manual & Service Record Booklet

Page 1: ...Honda Lawn Mower HRU216M1 Owner s Manual Service Record Booklet Read and understand this Owners Manual before operating the Lawnmower ...

Page 2: ...of these messages is to help prevent damage to your lawn mower other property or the environment Do not use this lawn mower except for mowing Illustrations in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may not be exact representations All information contained in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication Honda Australia Motorcycle and Powe...

Page 3: ...ting Height Adjustment Lever 12 Shift Lever 13 Front Guard 14 5 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 15 ARE YOU READY TO MOW 15 CHECK YOUR LAWN 15 CHECK YOUR MOWER 16 Blades 16 Engine Oil Level 19 Fuel 20 Air Cleaner 21 Grass Bag 21 Cutting Height 23 6 OPERATION 24 MOWING PRECAUTIONS 24 STARTING THE ENGINE 24 Throttle Lever 25 Blade Control Lever 27 Drive Clutch Lever 28 Shift Lever 29 STOPPING THE ENGINE 30 ...

Page 4: ...ORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE 42 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 43 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 44 ENGINE MAINTENANCE 45 Engine Oil Change 45 Engine Oil Recommendations 46 Air Cleaner Service 47 Spark Plug Service 48 Carburetor Modification for Altitude operation 50 Fuel Recommendations 50 BLADE REMOVAL INSTALLATION 51 GRASS BAG CLEANING REPLACEMENT 56 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 57 10 SPECIFICATIONS 59 11 SET UP INSTRUCTION 62 12 SE...

Page 5: ...uine Honda parts Normal maintenance items including but not limited to adjustment and cleaning of carburetor fuel strainer and air filter Normal replacement of service items including but not limited to spark plug air filter and cutting blades Deterioration of any item due to normal use fair wear and exposure unless due to a defect in material or workmanship Any work or adjustment performed by per...

Page 6: ...ners specifically designed for this purpose Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling Add fuel before starting the engine Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot If petrol is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until the...

Page 7: ... up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap Before clearing a blockage or unclogging the lawn mower Before checking cleaning or working on the lawn mower After striking a foreign object Inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower If lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally check immedia...

Page 8: ...7 3 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ...

Page 9: ...ecord the frame and engine serial numbers and date of purchase in the space below You will need these serial numbers when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries Frame Serial Number Engine Serial Number Date of Purchase ...

Page 10: ...l passage from the fuel tank to the carburetor The fuel valve must be ON to start and operate the mower The fuel valve should be kept OFF when the mower is not in use Throttle Lever CHOKE For starting a cold engine HIGH For restarting a warm engine and for mowing LOW For idling the engine ...

Page 11: ...inued Blade Control Lever This lever is connected to the Roto Stop blade control system The blades will not turn unless the blade control button is pushed in conjunction with the blade control lever being pushed forward ...

Page 12: ...ntinued Drive Clutch Lever The drive clutch lever engages push forward and disengages release the transmission that drives the rear wheels The drive clutch lever should only be engaged after the engine has been started ...

Page 13: ...nt Lever All wheels of the mower can be adjusted with one lever The cutting height figures are approximate The actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions Move the adjuster forward to lower and back to raise the cutter housing ...

Page 14: ...ed Shift Lever The shift lever selects and controls the self propelled drive speed For mowing thick grass or manoeuvring in small areas For intermediate self propelled mowing speed For maximum self propelled transport speed ...

Page 15: ...t guard when lifting the lawn mower the front guard can also be utilised to tie down lawnmower for transportation See page 36 Do not step on the front guard Replace the front guard at an authorised Honda service dealer whenever it is deformed NOTICE ...

Page 16: ...tential hazard to you and others Look for things like stones sticks bones and wire Remove them from the mowing area PEOPLE PETS People and animals near the mowing area can move into your path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown objects Clear the area of people and pets especially children Their safety is your responsibility LAWN Check the length and condition of the grass so yo...

Page 17: ...plug cap to prevent accidental starting and wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the cutter blades 1 Stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position 2 Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug see page 48 3 Remove the grass bag if installed 4 Tilt the mower to the right so the carburetor side is up This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting ...

Page 18: ...wear and damage 6 Check that the blade setting bolts and the blade disc holder bolt are tight see page 51 Never operate the mower with a worn damaged split or dented blade A piece of blade which breaks off and is thrown outwards can cause serious bodily injuries ...

Page 19: ... be sharpened but a blade that is worn out bent cracked or otherwise damaged must be replaced A worn or damaged blade can break causing blade pieces to be thrown from the mower When a blade needs sharpening or replacement take the lawn mower to an authorised Honda servicing dealer If you have a torque wrench and the other correct tools you can remove and install the blades yourself see page 51 ...

Page 20: ... 2 Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean 3 Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck Check the oil level shown on the dipstick 4 If the oil level is low add the recommended oil see page 46 to reach the upper limit mark on the dipstick Do not overfill 5 After checking the engine oil level screw in the oil filler cap dipstick securely ...

Page 21: ... while refuelling the mower Never refuel the mower inside a building where petrol fumes may reach flames or sparks Keep petrol away from appliances with pilot lights barbecues electric appliances etc NOTICE Fuel can damage paint and plastic Be careful not to spill fuel when filling your fuel tank Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered under warranty Remove the fuel filler cap and check the f...

Page 22: ...orks like a vacuum cleaner it blows air through the bag which traps the grass clippings Always empty the grass bag before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity Bagging performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90 filled Also the bag is easier to empty when not packed full Inspection Inspect the grass bag before use Check for holes tears and excessive wear The grass bag will we...

Page 23: ... Release the discharge guard to secure the grass bag in place 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 discharge guard you can lift the grass bag through the handlebars or remove it from the rear of the mower below the handlebar ...

Page 24: ...y 16 mm and the highest setting is 76mm To adjust cutting height pull the adjustment lever toward the wheel and move it into another notch If you are not sure what cutting height to select start with a high setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small area Then readjust cutting height if necessary ...

Page 25: ... mowers take time to become familiar with how this mower works and practice in a safe area until you build up your skills For your safety avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed area such as a garage Your mower s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Turn the fuel valve to the ON p...

Page 26: ...25 6 OPERATION continued 2 Move the throttle lever to the proper starting position COLD ENGINE Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position WARM ENGINE Move the throttle lever to the HIGH position ...

Page 27: ... then pull briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below Return the starter grip gently Keep your hands and feet away from the cutter housing at all times when starting and running the engine 5 If the CHOKE position was used during starting move the throttle lever away from the CHOKE position as soon as the engine warms up enough to run smoothly Set the throttle lever at HIGH to mow or at L...

Page 28: ...position Blade Control Lever To start blade rotation press the button on top of the blade control lever then push the lever forward quickly and hold it against the handlebar To prevent stalling always put the throttle lever in the fast position before engaging the blade control lever Release the blade control lever to stop the blades Operate the blade control lever with a quick and complete motion...

Page 29: ...ays release the drive clutch lever before starting the engine If the drive clutch is engaged the mower will move forward when you operate the starter Operate the drive clutch lever with a quick and complete motion so the drive clutch is either fully engaged or released Hold the drive clutch lever against the handlebar during self propelled mowing This will help to extend the service life of the cl...

Page 30: ...er not the throttle lever The throttle lever must remain in the HIGH position for good mowing performance Otherwise cut quality suffers The speed must only be changed with the mower stationary release the clutch lever before changing gears For maximum mowing performance use 1st and 2nd gears for mowing and 3rd gear for transporting To avoid incomplete gear engagement be sure the shift lever is cen...

Page 31: ... continued STOPPING THE ENGINE 1 Release the drive clutch lever and the blade control lever 2 Move the throttle lever to the STOP position 3 When the mower is not in use turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Page 9 ...

Page 32: ...e the handlebar to control mower The blades are sharp and spin at high speed A spinning blade can cut you severely and can amputate fingers and toes Wear protective footwear Keep your hands and feet away from the cutter housing while the engine is running Stop the engine before performing any adjustment inspection or maintenance Slopes Mow across slopes not up and down Avoid steep slopes more than...

Page 33: ...nd the crankshaft and or break the cutter housing or other components Vibration usually indicates damage to the mower or debris caught in the blades A worn cracked or damaged blade can break and pieces of the damaged blade can become dangerous projectiles Thrown objects can cause serious injury Inspect the blades regularly and do not operate the mower with a worn or damaged blade The Warranty does...

Page 34: ...h move the mower slower or raise the cutting height Consult a local nursery or lawn and garden centre for cutting height recommendations and advice about specific types of grasses and growing conditions in your area If you look closely you ll see that most grass has stems and leaves If you cut off the leaves you ll scalp the lawn Let the grass recover between mowing Your mower will work better and...

Page 35: ...ass to dry before mowing Fallen Leaves When equipped with the grass bag your mower can be used to pick up fallen leaves for disposal If using the mower to bag large amounts of fallen leaves and not for mowing set the cutting height adjustment lever at highest setting If you want to mulch fallen leaves into your lawn don t let the leaf cover get too deep before you begin For best results start mulc...

Page 36: ...lowing mowing patterns as much as possible Cutter housing equipment design and the direction in which the blades rotate cause these mowing patterns to give the best results Bagging Use a clockwise mowing pattern This will give the best bagging performance leaving the least amount of clippings on the lawn ...

Page 37: ...ossibility of fuel leakage If equipped remove the grass bag LOADING AND UNLOADING If a suitable loading ramp is not 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 fr...

Page 38: ...utes before washing Cutter Housing If using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment to clean the cutter housing be careful to avoid getting water into controls and cables or anywhere near the engine air cleaner or muffler opening Before washing the underside of the cutter housing be sure the fuel valve is in the OFF position Disconnect the spark plug cap Rest the mower on its right side so the...

Page 39: ...Fuel deterioration problems may occur within 30 days or even less if the petrol was not fresh when you filled the fuel tank The Warranty does not cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation You can avoid fuel deterioration problems by draining the fuel tank and carburetor NOTICE Petrol spoils very quickly depending on factors such as light e...

Page 40: ...ills immediately 3 Engine Oil Change the engine oil see page 45 Engine Cylinder 1 Remove the spark plug see pages 48 2 Pour 5 10cc One Teaspoon of clean engine oil into the cylinder 3 Pull the starter grip several times to distribute the oil in the cylinder Reinstall the spark plug 4 Pull the starter grip slowly until resistance is felt then return the starter grip gently This closes the valves so...

Page 41: ...ng grooves then swing the handlebar forward with the drive clutch lever held by your hand Don t allow the cables and air cleaner hose to be bent or pinched 4 Loosely install the two handlebar locking knobs Handlebar Setting Squeeze the drive clutch lever and raise the handlebar in place in the reverse order of handlebar folding taking care that the cable and air cleaner hose are not bent or pinche...

Page 42: ...and corrosion Unless all fuel has been drained from the fuel tank turn the fuel valve to the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage The handlebar can be folded for compact storage see page 40 With the engine and exhaust system cool cover the mower to keep out dust A hot engine and exhaust syste...

Page 43: ...commendations and schedules in this owner s manual To help you properly care for your mower the following pages include a maintenance schedule routine inspection 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...

Page 44: ...n monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Burns from hot parts Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching Injury from moving parts Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so Read the instructions before you begin and make sure you have the tools and skills required To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion ...

Page 45: ...ed by your servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient Refer to the Honda workshop manual for service procedures 3 Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 4 For commercial use log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals ...

Page 46: ... its right side The used oil will drain through the filler neck Allow the oil to drain completely Please dispose the used motor oil and the containers in a manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local recycling centre or service station for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash pour it on the ground or down a drain 4 Fill with the rec...

Page 47: ...t transferred to the air cleaner housing and air cleaner NOTICE Running the engine with a low oil level can cause severe engine damage d Screw the oil filler cap dipstick securely Engine Oil Recommendations Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life Use 4 stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SG or higher or equivalent Always check...

Page 48: ...r This type of damage is not covered by Warranty 1 Unscrew and remove the two air cleaner nuts then remove the air cleaner cover 2 Remove the filter elements from the air cleaner housing and remove the foam filter element from the paper filter element 3 Inspect the filter elements for holes or tears and replace them if damaged 4 Clean the filter elements Paper filter element Tap the filter several...

Page 49: ...leaner housing and cover using a moist rag Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the carburetor 6 Reinstall the filters and cover and tighten the air cleaner nuts securely Spark Plug Service Recommended spark plug BPR5ES NGK or W16EPR U DENSO NOTICE An incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage For good performance the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of ...

Page 50: ... Correct the gap if necessary by bending the side electrode 6 Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading 7 After the spark plug seats tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer If reinstalling the old spark plug tighten to turn after the spark plug seats If installing a new spark plug tighten turn after the spark plug seats NOTICE A loose spark plug can overheat...

Page 51: ...r may cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage For use at low altitude have your servicing dealer return the carburetor to original factory specifications Fuel Recommendations Use unleaded petrol with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol Unleaded petrol produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust s...

Page 52: ...ained staff at an authorised Honda servicing dealer If you are replacing the blades use Honda genuine replacement blades or equivalent Removal 1 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position 2 Disconnect the spark plug cap then tilt the mower to the right side so the carburetor side is up 3 Hold the blade disc firmly and remove the blade disc holder bolt Set a flat blade screwdriver at the engine s bolt...

Page 53: ...NTENANCE continued Illustration showing the blade disc holder bolts washers blades blade disc removed 4 Remove the blade setting bolts blades spring washers blade washers and self lock nuts from the blade disc ...

Page 54: ...t as described below 3 Tighten the self lock nuts with a torque wrench Prevent the blade disc from turning when tightening the self lock nuts tighten the self lock nuts to the specified torque The blade setting bolts are specially designed for the mower Should you ever have to replace them use only Honda genuine parts Otherwise the blade may detach from the mower and cause serious injury Self lock...

Page 55: ...54 8 MAINTENANCE continued 4 Install the blade blade disc washers and blade disc holder bolts 5 Hold the blade disc firmly and install the blade disc holder bolts ...

Page 56: ...ng If the blades contact the housing consult an authorised Honda servicing dealer A bent blade can be the cause of serious personal injury or accident If you don t have a torque wrench have an authorised Honda servicing dealer tighten the blade setting bolts and the blade disc holder bolt before you use the mower If the blade setting bolts and the blade disc holder bolt are over tightened they cou...

Page 57: ... completely before use a wet bag will clog quickly Grass Bag Replacement Replace a worn or damaged bag with a Honda genuine bag or its equivalent Bag Removal Unclip the plastic edges of the bag from the frame Remove the bag from the frame Bag Installation Insert the frame into the new bag Clip the plastic edges to the frame a shown ...

Page 58: ...ing dealer or refer to shop manual Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Replace or repair faulty components as necessary Loss of Power Possible Cause Correction 1 Check throttle position Throttle not set to HIGH Move throttle to HIGH page 25 2 Check grass height Grass too tall to cut Raise cutting height page 23 cut narrower swath page 33 or cut more fre...

Page 59: ...on 7 Check that the throttle lever is in the HIGH position Engine speed is too slow or cut well Move throttle lever to the HIGH position page 25 8 Reduce forward speed Mower is moving too fast for lawn conditions Select a slower speed or release the drive clutch lever and push more 9 Check cutting height adjustment levers Adjustment lever is set at incorrect positions Set lever at the correct heig...

Page 60: ...ngth 1 695mm Overall Width 570mm Overall Height 1 050mm Dry Weight 53 0kg Wheel Base 625mm Tread Front Rear 470mm Cutting Width 530mm 500mm Grass Bag Capacity 70ℓ Cutting Height 16 76mm Adjustable 11 stages Fuel Tank Capacity 1 5ℓ Overall height and wheel base are measured with cutting height set at 28mm third position from the bottom ...

Page 61: ...er Engine Oil Capacity 0 65 ℓ Spark Plug Type BPR5ES NGK W16EPR U DENSO Spark Plug Gap 0 7 0 8mm Maximum Engine Speed 3 000 0 rpm 150 rpm Idle Speed 1 700 150 rpm Valve Clearance cold Intake 0 15 0 02mm Exhaust 0 20 0 02mm The power rating of the engine indicated in this document is the net power output tested on a production engine model and measured in accordance with SAE J1349 at 3 000rpm Engin...

Page 62: ...aft Drive Clutch Type Dog Clutch Operation Manual Lever Transmission Type Gear Transmission Operation Remote Control Number of Speeds 3 Speeds Lubrication System Oil Bath Splash Lubricant Hypoid Gear Oil SAE 90 Oil Capacity 0 2 ℓ Ground Speed 1st 0 8 m sec 2nd 1 1 m sec 3rd 1 4 m sec ...

Page 63: ...al position 2 Set the lower section of the handlebar to the handlebar mounting section of the cutter housing enough so you can raise the handlebar into the normal position 3 Loosely install the washers and locking knobs 4 Raise the handlebar in place 5 Tighten the locking knobs securely 6 Install the rope guide to the handlebar tighten the flange nut and lock nut securely 7 Remove the wire bands f...

Page 64: ...63 11 SET UP INSTRUCTION continued 9 Secure the wires and air cleaner hose with the wire band as shown below Secure the wires with the wire band as shown below ...

Page 65: ...r Service Record Record further services here Here is an easy way to keep track of the hours your Honda lawnmower has done Record how many hours you get from a tank of fuel then simply record the number of tanks used TANKS X HOURS per TANK TOTAL HOURS USE ...

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