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Honda HRR216VLA Owner's Manual

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Air Filter..................................................
Battery ...................................................
Blades ....................................................
Contact Honda .......................................
Cutting Height ..........................................
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY ..............................
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................
INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................
Adjust the Handlebar...........................
Assemble the Grass Bag.....................
Check Your Mower..............................
Check Your Mowing Area....................
Clip Director®......................................
Cutting Height Adjustment...................
Check the Oil Level .............................
Add Fuel ..............................................
Safe Mowing Practices........................
Operating the Controls ........................
Starting the Engine..............................
Stopping the Engine ............................
Maintenance Safety.............................
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Charging the Battery .............................
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Find a Dealer..........................................
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Fuel ..........................................................
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Fuel System Maintenance......................
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Maintenance Schedule...........................
Maintenance Schedule......................
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Blade Inspection................................
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Blade Replacement ...........................
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Oil Change ........................................
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Air Filter .............................................
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Spark Plug.........................................
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Blade Control Check .........................
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Charging the Battery .........................
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TRANSPORTING .................................
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Fuel ...................................................
Oil ......................................................
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Cleaning ............................................
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Storage Location ...............................
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Handlebar..........................................
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Removing From Storage ...................
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Engine Will Not Start .........................
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
powerequipment.honda.com
© 2015 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved
OWNER'S MANUAL
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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Oil
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Oil Level
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Spark Plug
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Loss of Power.......................................
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Vibration ...............................................
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Serial Number Locations ......................
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High Altitude Operation ........................
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Emission Control System .....................
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Air Index ...............................................
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Specifications .......................................
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Dealer Locator Information...................
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How to Contact Honda .........................
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Honda Publications ..............................
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Removing From Storage ....SERVICING YOUR MOWER PRODUCT REGISTRATION ....TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance Safety......Engine Will Not Start ......QUESTIONS? Contact your Honda dealer. There is a dealer locator at powerequipment.honda.com 00X31VL0 V031 © 2015 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY on page 22 The safety of your children is very important to Honda. Lawn mowers fully understand what is covered by warranty and your responsibilities are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result of ownership.

  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    With help from an assistant, carefully remove the mower and loose parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the REAR following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you DISCHARGE (P. 5) purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included GUARD with your mower.

  • Page 4: Assemble The Grass Bag

    Look for things like stones, sticks, nails, and wire, and remove them from the lawn area. Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. People and animals near the lawn area can move into your lawn You can register by completing and mailing the registration card on mower’s path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown...

  • Page 5: Clip Director

    If the rear shield is excessively worn, SHUTTER DOOR CLIP DIRECTOR LEVER have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer. (fully closed) AND COVER ASSEMBLY Some grass accumulation in the discharge opening is normal when the Clip Director is in the MULCH position.

  • Page 6: Cutting Height

    Grass Bag Cutting Height Adjustment A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the Each wheel of the mower can be adjusted to one of six settings. The bag fabric, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions.

  • Page 7: Add Fuel

    Add Fuel OPERATION This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. area, such as a garage.

  • Page 8: Operating The Controls

    Operating the Controls Refuel With Care Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode. Blade Control Lever Refuel only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, with the engine OFF. Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. The blade control lever must be BLADE CONTROL LEVER Always store gasoline in an approved container.

  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    To ensure sufficient charge to start the engine, possibly due to a long the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or storage period, use the recoil starter to start the engine for at their equivalents for repair and replacement.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    (2) Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or in high outside air temperatures. (3) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures. See “Honda Publications” on page 20 for ordering information.

  • Page 11: Blades

    EXCESSIVELY WORN TRAILING EDGE LOWER BLADE NORMAL WORN BENT CRACKED If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda BLADE BOLT [2] AND WASHER [2] servicing dealer for inspection. SPECIAL WASHER Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection DIRECTION Inspect the blade bolts for any signs of damage 4.

  • Page 12: Air Filter

    (page 21). next to the mower to catch We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it the used oil, and then tilt seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can the mower on its right side.

  • Page 13: Spark Arrester (Optional Part)

    2. Release the blade control lever; the engine should stop quickly. 6. After the spark plug If it does not, take your mower to an authorized Honda servicing seats, tighten with a dealer for repair. 13/16 in (21 mm) spark plug wrench to compress the washer.

  • Page 14: Battery

    • If you prefer, there is an optional AC powered plug-in battery charger shown below Red(+) wire should Optional Battery Charger loop behind the 30A fuse holder. The optional battery charger is available thru your Honda servicing dealer, see page 9 for ordering information. Charge the battery as follows: NOTICE...

  • Page 15: Transporting

    Cleaning TRANSPORTING Mower Deck Before washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the engine and If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Rest the mower on its right mower on the transport vehicle.

  • Page 16: Handlebar

    Fuel filter clogged, Take the mower to an authorized carburetor malfunction, Honda servicing dealer for repair. 1. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees to release the ignition malfunction, valves  locating pins stuck, etc.

  • Page 17: Technical Information

    The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to ENGINE keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions SERIAL NUMBER standards. Tampering and Altering...

  • Page 18: Air Index

    Actual amount will vary due to residual oil in the engine. Always use the dipstick to confirm the actual level (page HRR216K9VLA Honda rotary mower, 21-inch mower deck, self-charging electric start, 3-in-1 Clip ** Do not try to increase the engine speed above the maximum Director, Smart Drive variable speed governed speed;...

  • Page 19: Fuel System Maintenance

    AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS When properly maintained, your Honda lawn mower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However, gasoline can quickly deteriorate (in as little as 30 days) causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system.

  • Page 20: Contact Honda

    The information and specifications included in this publication were in cover and breathable effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change Service Items specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever.

  • Page 21: Warranty Coverage

    What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: purchased for installation on original Honda equipment or engines to be eligible American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be for warranty coverage. Installing parts and accessories on non-Honda products defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable or engines voids this warranty.

  • Page 22: Emission System Warranty

    Honda Power Equipment dealer Equipment engine. In California, new spark-ignited small off-road equipment who is authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda product during their engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the state's stringent normal business hours.

  • Page 23: Product Registration

    From time to time, American Honda conducts sales promotions that require you to register your lawn mower within 30 days of purchase. If you purchased your Honda lawn mower during one of these promotions, you must register your mower within 30 days.
  • Page 24 1. Go to PowerEquipment.Honda.com to register your unit. 2. Click on Product Registration. 3. Complete the required information and click Submit. It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE NECESSARY Product Registration IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO.

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