Battery; Charging The Battery - Honda HRR216VLA Owner's Manual

Cable Adjustment
With the engine off, loosen the
adjuster jam nut.
Without pushing the Smart Drive
control, pull the lawn mower
backwards to check wheel
resistance.
If no wheel resistance exists, mark
the adjuster and TIGHTEN the
adjuster one turn at a time until the
wheels lock-up when pulling
rearward.
Turn the adjuster in the LOOSEN
direction 8 complete revolutions.
Tighten the jam nut to lock the
adjuster in place.

Charging the Battery

The lawn mower engine has an internal charging system. Under
normal mowing usage it is not necessary to charge or maintain the

battery.

If the mower fails to start or has been stored for an extended period:
• Start the lawn mower using the recoil starter manually for at least
one mowing session. This should charge the battery sufficiently to
use the electric starter
• If the electric starter does not operate (after manually starting for
one mowing session), check the 3 Amp and 30 Amp fuses (shown
to the right)
• If the electric starter still does not operate, take the lawn mower to
an authorized Honda servicing dealer
• If you prefer, there is an optional AC powered plug-in battery
charger shown below
Optional Battery Charger
The optional battery charger is available thru your Honda servicing
dealer, see page 9 for ordering information.
Charge the battery as follows:
NOTICE
Only use a genuine Honda 12 volt
charger or equivalent with a maximum
rated output less than 1 A.
Do not charge using a standard
automotive charger.
1. Disconnect the battery by pulling the battery connector away from
the charge port located on the right hand side of the lawn mower
handle.
2. Connect the battery charger connector to the female end of the
battery charge port.
3. Plug the charger into a standard 120 Vac power outlet and let the
battery charge for 24 hours. The charger may become slightly
warm during charging, this is normal.
4. After charging the battery, disconnect the charger and firmly
connect the battery connector to the charge port located on the
right side of the lawn mower handle.
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ADJUSTER
JAM NUT
MARK
TIGHTEN
LOOSEN
BATTERY CHARGE PORT
NOTICE
• Battery will not charge properly when the handle is folded and the
battery is upside down.
• Do not charge the battery for more than 24 hours or the battery may
be damaged.
• Disconnect the battery charger from the battery before storing the
lawn mower.
Replacing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover by removing the three battery cover
screws, and then remove the battery cover.
2. Carefully remove the battery from the box, and then pull the
connector away from the terminals.
3. Carefully position the battery in the case without pinching the
wires. The wires must be routed above the top side of the battery
exactly as shown.
Screws (3)
Replacing a Fuse
The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 30 Ampere
and 3 Ampere fuse. If the 30 Amp fuse burns out, the electric starter
will not operate and if the 3 Amp fuse burns out, the battery will not
charge. The engine can be started manually if either fuse burns out.
1. Remove the battery cover by removing the three cover mounting
screws.
2. The 30 Amp fuse is for main line protection. The 3 Amp fuse is for
the charge line protection.
3. Remove and inspect the fuses. If they are burned out, replace with
a serviceable fuse.
If a frequent fuse failure occurs, it usually indicates a short circuit or
an overload in the electrical system. Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
BATTERY CHARGER
CONNECTOR
Place wires above nut and
above the battery to avoid
pinching wires in cover.
Red(+) wire should
loop behind the 30A
fuse holder.