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HRJ216
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  • Page 1 Honda Lawn Mower HRJ216 Owner's Manual Read and understand this Owner's Manual before operating the Lawn Mower.
  • Page 2 The guarantee policy is a separate document provided by your dealer. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time with- out notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....... . . SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS ........2.
  • Page 4 6. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE ....... 38 BEFORE LOADING ..........LOADING AND UNLOADING .

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - To ensure safe operation • Read and understand the Owner's Manual before operating the mower. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equip- ment damage. • Read instructions carefully, become familiar with controls and proper use of equipment.
  • Page 6 • Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade, blade bolt(s) and mower housing are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blade and bolt(s) in sets to preserve balance. • Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
  • Page 7 • Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge opening. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running. •...

  • Page 8: Safety Label Locations

    SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Carefully read the meaning of each label. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for a replacement. WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Follow all instructions in your owner's manual.

  • Page 9: Component Identification

    2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER HANDLEBAR DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER AIR CLEANER HOSE (TWNH Type Only) FUEL FILLER CAP AIR CLEANER STARTER GRIP GRASS BAG (TWNH Type Only) CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER MUFFLER OIL FILLER CAP/ DIPSTICK ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER...
  • Page 10 THROTTLE LEVER SHIFT LEVER DISCHARGE GUARD FRAME SERIAL NUMBER SPARK PLUG CAP HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOB (2) CUTTER HOUSING FUEL VALVE FRONT GUARD Record 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.

  • Page 11: Controls

    3. CONTROLS DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Fuel Valve The fuel valve opens and closes the fuel 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. FUEL VALVE Throttle Lever CHOKE .

  • Page 12: Flywheel Brake Lever

    Flywheel Brake Lever This lever is connected to the engine flywheel brake and the ignition switch. The engine will not start unless this lever is pushed forward. STOP FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER Drive Clutch Lever The drive clutch lever engages (push forward) and disengages (release) the transmission that drives the rear wheels.

  • Page 13: Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

    Cutting Height Adjustment Lever All wheels of the mower can be adjusted to one of lever settings. 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. Position Approx.

  • Page 14: Shift Lever

    Shift Lever The shift lever selects and controls the self-propelled drive speed. (MEDIUM) (SLOW) (FAST) SHIFT LEVER 1st (SLOW) For mowing thick grass or maneuvering in small areas. 2nd (MEDIUM) For intermediate self-propelled mowing speed. 3rd (FAST) For maximum self-propelled transport speed.

  • Page 15: Front Guard

    Front Guard NOTICE Do not step on the front guard. Do not use the front guard to lift the lawn mower. Replace the front guard at an authorized Honda service dealer whenever it is deformed. FRONT GUARD...

  • Page 16: Pre-Operation Checks

    4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ARE YOU READY TO MOW? Be sure to wear protective clothing. Long pants and eye protection can lower your risk of injury from thrown objects. Wear footwear that protects your feet and won’t let you slip if you mow on slopes or uneven ground. CHECK YOUR LAWN For your safety and for the safety of others, always inspect the area before mowing.

  • Page 17: Check Your Mower

    CHECK YOUR MOWER Blade Before each use, check the cutter blade for damage or excessive wear. To avoid severe personal injury, disconnect the spark plug cap to pre- vent accidental starting, and wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the cutter blade. 1.
  • Page 18 4. Inspect the blades for wear and damage. 5. Check that the blade setting bolts and the blade disc holder bolt are tight (see page 55). BLADE BLADE DISC HOLDER BOLT BLADE BLADE SETTING BOLTS Never operate the mower with a worn, damaged, split or dented blade. A pieces of blade which breaks off and is thrown outwards can cause serious bodlly injuries.
  • Page 19 When a blade needs sharpening or replacement, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer. Or, if you have a torque wrench and other proper tools, you can remove and install the blade yourself (see page...

  • Page 20: Engine Oil Level

    Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the mower on a level surface. 1. Remove the oil filler cap, and wipe the dipstick clean. 2. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.

  • Page 21: Fuel

    Fuel Refuel in a well-ventilated area before starting the engine. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool. See page 52 for fuel recommendations. FUEL FILLER CAP UPPER LIMIT Remove the fuel filler cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low.

  • Page 22: Air Cleaner

    Air Cleaner Inspection Make sure the air filters are clean and in good condition. A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance. Refer to page 49 for air cleaner service. AIR CLEANER NUTS AIR CLEANER HOSE (TWNH Type Only) FOAM FILTER ELEMENT...
  • Page 23 Inspection Inspect the grass bag before use. Check for holes, tears, and excessive wear. The grass bag will wear during normal use and will eventually require replacement (See page 58). Installation 1. Raise the discharge guard, and hook the grass bag frame onto the cutter housing as shown.

  • Page 24: Cutting Height

    Cutting Height Check the cutter housing cutting height settings. The lowest setting is approximately 16 mm and the highest setting is 76 mm. 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.

  • Page 25: Operation

    5. OPERATION MOWING PRECAUTIONS Before operating the mower for the first time, please review the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS beginning on page 4 and SAFE MOWING PRACTICES on pages 33 and 34. 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 26 2. Move the throttle lever to the proper starting position. COLD ENGINE: Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position. CHOKE THROTTLE LEVER WARM ENGINE: Move the throttle lever to the HIGH position. HIGH THROTTLE LEVER...
  • Page 27 3. Release the drive clutch lever. If the drive clutch lever is engaged, the mower will move forward when you operate the starter. 4. Push the flywheel brake lever forward and hold it against the handlebar. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown below.

  • Page 28: Operating The Controls For Mowing

    OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING Throttle Lever For best cut quality, always mow with the throttle lever in the position. HIGH When the blade rotates at the preset fast speed, it creates a strong fan action that lifts and cuts grass more efficiently. Do not try to increase the preset engine speed, the blade could fracture and come apart.

  • Page 29: Drive Clutch Lever

    Drive Clutch Lever Push the drive clutch lever forward and hold it against the handlebar to pro- pel the mower forward. Release the drive clutch lever to stop the mower’s forward movement. Always 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.

  • Page 30: Shift Lever

    Shift Lever With the drive clutch released, move the shift lever to select 1st (slow),2nd (medium) or 3rd (fast). Do not use the throttle lever to adjust your forward speed. Forward speed should be adjusted with the shift lever, not the throttle lever. The throttle lever must remain in the "HIGH"...

  • Page 31: Stopping The Engine

    STOPPING THE ENGINE Emergency Engine Stop Release the drive clutch lever and flywheel brake lever. STOP DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER...

  • Page 32: Normal Engine Stop

    Normal Engine Stop 1. Move the throttle lever to the LOW position. THROTTLE LEVER 2. Release the drive clutch lever. DISENGAGE DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER...
  • Page 33 3. Release the flywheel brake lever. FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER STOP 4. When the mower is not in use, turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. FUEL VALVE...

  • Page 34: Safe Mowing Practices

    SAFE MOWING PRACTICES For your safety, keep all four wheels on the ground and be careful to avoid losing your footing and your control of the mower. Keep a firm grip on the handlebar, and walk, never run, with the mower. Be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground.
  • Page 35 Obstacles Use the side of the mower to cut close to large obstacles, such as fences or walls. Release the drive clutch lever to disengage the drive when mowing around trees and other obstacles. Push the mower around obstacles for better directional control.

  • Page 36: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS Cutting Height Consult a local nursery or lawn and garden center for cutting height rec- ommendations and advice about spe- cific 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.
  • Page 37 Blade Speed The blade must spin very fast to cut properly. Always use the HIGH throttle setting, and keep the engine running at maximum rpm. If engine speed drops, it could mean the engine is being overloaded by the blade trying to cut too much grass.
  • Page 38 Clear a clogged deck with a stick, not by your hands. Mowing Patterns Your Honda mower will work most effi- ciently if you use the following mowing patterns as much as possible. Cutter...

  • Page 39: Transporting/Storage

    6. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE BEFORE LOADING If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before loading the mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.

  • Page 40: Storage Preparation

    STORAGE PREPARATION Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower trou- ble-free and looking good. The following steps will help to keep rust and corrosion from impairing your lawn mower’s function and appearance, and will make the engine easier to start when you use the lawn mower again. Cleaning 1.
  • Page 41 Fuel Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel system. If the gasoline in your mower deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel system components serviced or replaced. The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and carburetor without causing functional problems will vary with such factors as gasoline blend, your storage temperatures, and whether the fuel tank is partially or...
  • Page 42 Draining the Fuel Tank and Carburetor 1. Empty the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container. 2. Remove the carburetor drain bolt with a 10 mm wrench, and drain the carburetor bowl fuel into an approved container. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

  • Page 43: Handlebar Folding

    Handlebar Folding 1. Remove the grass bag (if installed). 2. Loosen or remove the two handlebar locking knobs. 3. Pull the handlebar struts to release them from the locating grooves, then swing the handlebar forward with the flywheel brake lever and drive clutch lever held by your hand.

  • Page 44: Storage Precautions

    STORAGE PRECAUTIONS If your mower will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor ignition. Select a well- ventilated storage area away from any appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Other service tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools, are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda techni- cian or other qualified mechanic. The maintenance schedule applies to nor- mal operating conditions.

  • Page 46: Maintenance Safety

    Remember that an authorized Honda servicing dealer knows your mower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.

  • Page 47: Maintenance Schedule

    (2)These items should be serviced by your servicing dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures. (3)Change engine oil every 25 hours when used heavy load or in high ambient temperature.

  • Page 48: Engine Maintenance

    ENGINE MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Change Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and completely. 1. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage (see page 10). 2. Wipe the oil filler area clean, then remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. 3.

  • Page 49: Engine Oil Recommendations

    5. After changing the engine oil, and before starting the engine, check the oil level with the mower on a level surface: a. Wipe the dipstick clean. b. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.

  • Page 50: Air Cleaner Service

    Air Cleaner Service Dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine per- formance. If you operate the mower in very dusty areas, clean the air clean- er more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. NOTICE Operating the engine without an air filters, or damaged filters, will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear.

  • Page 51: Flywheel Brake Lever Operation Inspection

    Start the engine outdoors and move the throttle lever to the HIGH position. Release the flywheel brake lever; the engine should stop quickly. If it does not, take your mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair. Spark Plug Service...
  • Page 52 2. Use a spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug. 3. Inspect the plug; replace it if the electrode is worn, or if the insulator is cracked or chipped. Clean plug completely if you are going to reuse it. 4.

  • Page 53: Carburetor Modification For Altitude Operation

    This is no cause for concern. If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed, under normal load, change brands of gasoline. If spark knock or pinging persists, see an authorized Honda servicing dealer. NOTICE Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause engine damage.

  • Page 54: Blade Removal And Installation

    To avoid weakening the blade, or causing imbalance or poor cutting, the blade should be sharpened by trained staff at an authorized Honda servicing dealer. If replacing the blade, use a Honda genuine replacement blade or equivalent.
  • Page 55 Illustration showing the blade disc holder bolt, washer, blade/blade disc, blade holder, woodruff key, and thrust washer removed. THRUST WASHER WOODRUFF KEY WASHER BLADE DISC HOLDER BOLT BLADE HOLDER BLADE/BLADE DISC 4. Remove the blade setting bolt, blade, spring washer, blade washer and self-lock nut from the blade disc.
  • Page 56 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 nuts tightening torque: 34.3 N...
  • Page 57 4. Install the thrust washer, woodruff key, blade holder, blade/blade disc, washer and blade disc holder bolt. THRUST WASHER WOODRUFF KEY WASHER BLADE DISC HOLDER BOLT BLADE HOLDER BLADE/BLADE DISC 5. Hold the blade disc firmly, and install the blade disc holder bolt. BLADE DISC BLADE DISC'S...
  • Page 58 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 authorized Honda servicing dealer tighten the blade setting bolts and the blade disc holder bolt before you use the mower.

  • Page 59: Grass Bag Cleaning And Replacement

    Wash the bag with a garden hose, and allow it to dry 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 equiva- lent. Bag Removal Unclip the plastic edges of the bag from the frame.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    HIGH posi- tion. 4. Take mower to an autho- Fuel filter clogged, carbure- Replace or repair faulty rized Honda servicing tor malfunction, ignition mal- components as necessary. dealer, or refer to shop function, valves stuck, etc. manual.

  • Page 61: Vibration Problems

    (p. 53). 2. Take mower to an autho- Mechanical damage, such Replace or repair faulty as a bent crankshaft. components as necessary. rized Honda servicing dealer for repair. MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS Poor Cut Quality or Possible Cause Correction Poor Mowing/Bagging...

  • Page 62: Specifications

    9. SPECIFICATIONS MOWER MODELS Model HRJ216K2 Description Code MACC Type Self-propelled DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS AND CAPACITIES Model HRJ216K2 Type TDNH TWNH Overall Length 1,715 mm Overall Width 570 mm Overall Height 1,025 mm (with cutting height set at 28 mm) Dry mass (weight) 45 kg 48 kg Wheel Base...
  • Page 63 ENGINE DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE Model HRJ216K2 Engine Model GXV160H2 Engine Type 4-stroke,over head valve forced air-cooled Displacement 163 cm φ 68.0 x 45.0 mm Bore and Stroke Compression Ratio 8.0:1 Engine Net Power 3.2 kW (4.3 HP) at 3,600 rpm (TDNH type) 2.7 kW (3.6 HP) at 3,000 rpm (TWNH type) (in accordance with SAE J1349 Engine Max.

  • Page 64: Drive Train

    DRIVE TRAIN Mechanism from engine to transmission Shaft drive Clutch Type Dog clutch Operation Manual lever Transmission Type Gear transmission Operation Remote control Number of speeds 3 Speeds Lubrication system Oil bath and splash Lubricant Hypoid gear oil SAE #90 Oil capacity 0.2 lit.

  • Page 65: Set-Up Instruction

    10. SET-UP INSTRUCTION Unpacking Remove all protective cardboards from the mower, including the piece around the handlebar. Handlebar Setup 1. Remove the locking knobs from the handlebar mounting section of the cutter housing. 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.
  • Page 66 9. Secure the wires and air cleaner hose with the wire band as shown below (TWNH type). Secure the wires with the wire band as shown below (TDNH type). TWNH Type View from arrow of sections WIRE BAND (5) 40 mm 170 mm 40 mm 70 mm...
  • Page 67 Produced by: Jialing-Honda Motors Co., Ltd. 45 Baihe Road, Nanping, Chongqing, P. R. China Phone: +86-23-62810931 Published by Jialing-Honda Motors Co., Ltd. 2009. 1 Printed in China SDT No. LY1202.5-2001 LY/T1202.4-2001 LY/T1570-1999 GB99691-1998 ISO5395...
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