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Air Filter..................................................
Blades ....................................................
Contact Honda .......................................
Cutting Height ..........................................
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY ..............................
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................
INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................
Adjust the Handlebar...........................
Check Your Mower..............................
Check Your Mowing Area....................
Cutting Height Adjustment...................
Check the Oil Level .............................
Add Fuel ..............................................
Safe Mowing Practices........................
Operating the Controls ........................
Starting the Engine............................
Starting the Engine............................
Maintenance Safety...........................
*00X31VK6 7270*
00X31VK6 7270
© 2013 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
All Rights Reserved
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Find a Dealer..........................................
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Fuel ..........................................................
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Fuel System Maintenance......................
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Handlebar Setup ......................................
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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TRANSPORTING .................................
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Fuel ...................................................
Oil ......................................................
Cleaning ............................................
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Storage Location ...............................
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Removing From Storage ...................
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Engine Will Not Start .........................
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QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
www.powerequipment.honda.com
HRC216HXA
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
Change..............................................12
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Oil Level
Check.........................................7
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Spark Plug
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Coverage.................................21
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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 .......................................
FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.............
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Dealer Locator Information...................
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How to Contact Honda .........................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Engine Will Not Start ......SERVICING YOUR MOWER EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY ..Maintenance Safety......*00X31VK6 7270* QUESTIONS? 00X31VK6 7270 Contact your Honda dealer. There is a dealer locator at www.powerequipment.honda.com © 2013 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that The safety of your children is very important to Honda. Lawn mowers Honda Power Equipment servicing dealership personnel are specially are tools, not toys.

  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to BLADE CONTROL BLADE CONTROL read, contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer for a replacement. (P. 9) LEVER BUTTON (P.

  • Page 4: Initial Mower Setup

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

  • Page 5: Assemble The Grass Bag And Lid

    Make sure the stud goes through both holes in the handle support hanger. The mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine. All Honda engines are run at the LEFT HANDLE factory prior to packaging. Most of the oil is removed prior to shipment;...

  • Page 6: Before Each Operation

    Know how to quickly shut off the lawn mower in case of rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively worn, an emergency. have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer. DISCHARGE GUARD REAR SHIELD...

  • Page 7: Cutting Height

    Mulching Plug Inspection During use, the grass bag material is subject to normal wear and tear. To mulch the grass clippings rather than bag them, install the mulching plug.  CAUTION DISCHARGE SLOT CHUTE An excessively worn grass bag may allow objects to be thrown toward the operator.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Operating The Controls

    Operating the Controls Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. Always store gasoline in an approved container. Throttle Lever Wear Protective Clothing For best cut quality, always mow Wearing protective clothing will reduce your risk of injury. Long pants with the throttle lever in the and eye protection reduce the risk of injuries from thrown objects.

  • Page 10: Starting The Engine

    To ensure CHOKE the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control...

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    BENT CRACKED Every 300 hours Change the engine oil page 12 If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda Replace the air filter page 13 servicing dealer for inspection. Replace the spark plug page 13...

  • Page 12: Blades

    Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection Blade bolt torque: 36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N·m) If you do not have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda Inspect the blade bolts for any signs of damage servicing dealer tighten the blade bolts.

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY (page 21). chipped. We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it 4. Measure the spark plug seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can electrode gap with a 0.028 ~ 0.031 in...

  • Page 14: Spark Arrester (Optional Part)

    4. Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten all hardware correct cable adjustment, take securely. the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair. 5. Reconnect the spark plug cap. Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment 1. Remove the grass...

  • Page 15: Transporting

    19 for a list of ADJUSTER the cable is correctly recommended procedures to avoid fuel related problems. adjusted, take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer The DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY (page 21) does not for repair. cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation.

  • Page 16: Cleaning

    Take the mower to an authorized Grass Bag carburetor malfunction, Honda servicing dealer for repair. Remove the bag from the mower, and wash it with a garden hose or ignition malfunction, valves pressure washer. Allow the bag to dry completely before storage.

  • Page 17: Mowing And Bagging Problems

    NUMBER The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions standards. There are two serial numbers, one for the engine and one for the Tampering and Altering mower frame.

  • Page 18: Air Index

    Dimensions and Weights Replacement Parts Overall Length 65.4 in (1660 mm) The emissions control systems on your new Honda engine were Width at Mower Deck 23 in (585 mm) designed, built, and certified to conform with EPA, California, and Overall Height 39.8 in (1010 mm)

  • Page 19: Fuel System Maintenance

    FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE When maintained properly, your Honda lawn mower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However, gasoline can quickly deteriorate, causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system. Most fuel-related problems can be avoided by following the precautions listed below.

  • Page 20: Contact Honda

    The information and specifications included in this publication were in Matte black 08707-NH105 For handlebar only effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., touch-up paint Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change (aerosol can) 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: this warranty. American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be defective 2. You must be the first retail purchaser. This warranty is not transferable to subsequent in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time period.

  • Page 22: Emission System Warranty

    Control System Warranty, American Honda Motor Company Inc. and Honda Honda dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a warranted part, Canada Inc. will be referred to as Honda.
  • Page 23 NOTES...
  • Page 24 HPE.2013.05 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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