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HRS216VKAA
3HRX217HYA
QUICK FIND
Air Filter.........................................
Add Fuel..........................................
Blade Inspection............................
Check the Oil Level .........................
CONTENTS
WELCOME......................................
FOR YOUR SAFETY ......................
PARTS AND CONTROLS ...............
INITIAL MOWER SETUP................
Adjust the Handlebar...................
Add Engine Oil ............................
Check Your Mower ......................
Rear Shield..................................
Side Discharge Chute .................
Check the Oil Level .....................
Add Fuel ......................................
OPERATION ...................................
Safe Mowing Practices................
Operating the Controls ................
Starting the Engine ......................
Stopping the Engine ....................
Mowing Tips ................................
00X31VG3 L093
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Cleaning ..........................................
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How to Contact Honda ....................
5
Maintenance Schedule......................
2
Maintenance Safety .......................
2
Maintenance Schedule ..................
3
Blade Inspection ..........................
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Blade Replacement .....................
3
Oil Change...................................
3
Air Filter .......................................
3
Spark Plug ...................................
4
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Blade Control Check....................
4
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TRANSPORTING ............................
4
STORAGE .......................................
4
Fuel..............................................
5
Cleaning.......................................
5
Oil ................................................
5
Storage Location..........................
5
Removing From Storage..............
6
Handlebar ....................................
7
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QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
powerequipment.honda.com
© 2018-2021 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.-All Rights Reserved
HRS216VKAA
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.
13
Oil Change ..............................................
18
Operating the Controls ..............................
18
Serial Number Locations .........................
9
Spark Plug ...............................................
8
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................
8
Engine Will Not Start............................
9
Loss of Power ......................................
10
Vibration...............................................
10
Mowing Problems ................................
10
TECHNICAL INFORMATION ..................
11
Serial Number Locations .....................
11
High Altitude Operation........................
12
Emission Control System.....................
12
Air Index...............................................
12
Specifications.......................................
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION ..................
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Dealer Locator Information ..................
13
How to Contact Honda.........................
13
Honda Publications..............................
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WARRANTY ............................................
PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Handlebar ........WARRANTY ..........Starting the Engine ...... Stopping the Engine ....PRODUCT REGISTRATION ....Mowing Tips ........ QUESTIONS? Contact your Honda dealer. There is a dealer locator at powerequipment.honda.com 00X31VG3 L093 © 2018-2021 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 2: Welcome

    Important Message to Parents information on how to do that; please read it carefully. The safety of your children is very important to Honda. Lawn mowers When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result Honda Power Equipment servicing dealership personnel are specially in serious injuries.

  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    LEVER (2) has no oil.” CARBURETOR Please Register Your Mower Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. FUEL VALVE ON FUEL VALVE OFF You can register by completing and mailing the registration card on the back cover of this book or going on-line to powerequipment.honda.com...

  • Page 4: Before Each Operation

    During normal use the rear shield is subject to deterioration and wear. Check the rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively worn, have it replaced by your authorized Honda Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will servicing dealer.

  • Page 5: Add Fuel

    Check the Oil Level 1. Remove the fuel tank cap. 2. Add fuel to the bottom of the red fuel level gauge in the neck of the fuel tank. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the 1. Unscrew and remove the engine.

  • Page 6: Operating The Controls

    Wear heavy gloves and disconnect the spark plug cap when you need Keep all four wheels on the ground, and be careful to avoid losing to clean the mower deck or handle the blade. your footing and your control of the mower. Keep a firm grip on the handlebar, and walk, never run, with the mower.

  • Page 7: Starting The Engine

    4. Clean your mower after each mowing; refer to “Cleaning” on Mowing Pattern page Your Honda mower will work most efficiently if you use the following mowing pattern as much as Mowing Tips possible.

  • Page 8: Servicing Your Mower

    To ensure gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or from all fuel-related parts. their equivalents for repair and replacement.

  • Page 9: 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.

  • Page 10: Blade Inspection

    Blade bolt torque: 36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N·m) If you do not have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer tighten the blade bolts.

  • Page 11: Air Filter

    (page 19). 2. Wipe the oil filler area clean, and then remove the oil filler We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it cap/dipstick. seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can 3.

  • Page 12: Spark Plug

    13/16 2. Release the blade control lever; the engine should stop quickly. (21 mm) spark plug wrench to If it does not, take your mower to an authorized Honda servicing compress the washer. dealer for repair. If reinstalling the old spark plug, tighten 1/8 to 1/4 turn after the spark plug seats.

  • Page 13: Cleaning

    Cable Adjustment Engine JAM NUT ADJUSTER With the engine off, loosen the jam Allow the engine to cool. Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to MARK nut one revolution. prevent water from entering the air cleaner and exhaust opening. TIGHTEN Without pushing the Smart Drive NOTICE...

  • Page 14: Handlebar

    (page bad gasoline LOCKING Fuel filter clogged, carburetor Take the mower to an KNOB (2) malfunction, ignition malfunction, authorized Honda servicing valves stuck, etc. dealer for repair. TROUBLESHOOTING Vibration Possible Cause Correction Engine Will Not Start...

  • Page 15: Technical Information

    Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which this engine was original parts, so you can be confident of their performance. Honda certified, for extended periods of time, may increase emissions.

  • Page 16: Air Index

    (page HRS216K7VKAA Honda rotary mower, 21-inch mower deck, ** Do not try to increase the engine speed above the maximum variable speed, flywheel brake, side governed speed; the blade could fracture and come apart.

  • Page 17: Avoiding Fuel-Related Problems

    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 18: Dealer Locator Information

    Service Items The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change Item...

  • Page 19: Distributor's Limited Warranty

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

  • Page 20: Emission Control System

    (including durability) could exhaust and evaporative emissions (“emissions”) control system warranty on result in denial of coverage. If such a non-Honda replacement part is used in your 2021 and later Honda Power Equipment engine. In California, new...
  • Page 21 NOTES...
  • Page 22 NOTES...

  • 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 the SUPPORT link on the homepage. 3. Click on Product Registration. Enter your serial number, and then click S Complete the required information and click . It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE...

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