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Honda HRC216HXA Owner's Manual

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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...........................
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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
http://powerequipment.honda.com
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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 .......................................
FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.............
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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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HRC216HXA
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OWNER’S MANUAL HRC216HXA LAWN MOWER Click to Save As 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.

  • 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. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result trained in servicing Honda lawn mowers and are supported by the in serious injuries.

  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    Safety Label Locations 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.

  • Page 4: Initial Mower Setup

    Adjust the Handlebar INITIAL MOWER SETUP 1. Pry open the right side handle support hanger, and place it over the right handle above the starter rope guide. Squeeze the ends together. Make sure the ribs are facing out, as shown. List of Parts STARTER ROPE GUIDE...

  • Page 5: Assemble The Grass Bag And Lid

    8. Insert the stud on one end of the other handle support plate into 15.Position cable ties at the locations shown. the lower hole in the left side of the housing. CABLE TIES 9. Tilt the mower on its right side (fuel tank cap up). 10.Install an 8 mm self-locking nut on both studs on the inside of the mower deck.

  • Page 6: Before Each Operation

    Check Your Mower 2. Insert the frame into the bag, as shown. 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.

  • 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

    Stopping the Engine Shift Lever SLOW Use the shift lever to select the 1. Release the drive clutch BLADE CONTROL LEVER forward speed at which you wish and blade control levers. to mow. 2. Move the throttle lever to Do not use the throttle lever to the STOP position to stop adjust your forward speed.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    Safety Precautions 3. These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically • Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures. repairs.

  • 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. INSPECT WASHERS or looseness.

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    Engine Oil NOTICE Recommendations Excess oil will restrict air flow through the foam element and may Oil is a major factor affecting transfer to the paper element, soaking and clogging it. performance and service life. Always 5. Use a moist rag to wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner change the oil in accordance with the housing and cover.

  • Page 14: Spark Arrester (Optional Part)

    Spark Arrester (optional part) 2. Loosen the lock nuts with a 10 mm wrench, and move the The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it adjuster up or down as functioning as designed. required. Your lawn mower engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester. 3.

  • Page 15: Transporting

    6. While holding the TRANSPORTING drive clutch lever all INDEX the way forward, look MARK through the cover plate hole and check If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the the position of the mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can control arm.

  • Page 16: Cleaning

    Cleaning TROUBLESHOOTING Mower Deck Before washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the engine and Engine Will Not Start turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Rest the mower on its right side, so the fuel cap side is up. This will help to prevent fuel leakage Possible Cause Correction and hard starting due to carburetor flooding.

  • Page 17: Mowing And Bagging Problems

    Mowing and Bagging Problems High Altitude Operation At high altitudes, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too Possible Cause Correction rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A Engine speed is too slow to Move the throttle lever to the FAST very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting.

  • Page 18: Air Index

    Specifications Problems That May Affect Emissions If you are aware of any of the following symptoms, have your engine Mower Features inspected and repaired by your servicing dealer. • Hard starting or stalling after starting HRC2163HXA Push type, flywheel brake, recoil starting, twin blades, grass bag, and mulch plug •...

  • 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

    Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of these (or other) Honda Genuine items for your lawn mower. Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may Replacement Parts have.

  • Page 21: Warranty Coverage

    You must, at your expense, take the Honda Power Equipment part, accessory, normally this will resolve the problem. However, if you should require further apparel or the Honda Power Equipment on which the part or accessory is installed, assistance, write or call the Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of...

  • Page 22: Emission System Warranty

    TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: CALIFORNIA You must, at your own expense, take your Honda Power Equipment engine or The California Air Resources Board and Honda are pleased to explain the the product on which it is installed, along with your sales registration card or...
  • Page 23 NOTES...
  • Page 24 HPE.2013.11 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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