Oil Change; Blade Replacement - Honda HRC216HDA Owner's Manual

Blade Replacement

1. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug .
2. Remove the two blade bolts with a 14 mm (6 point) socket wrench.
Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when
removing the bolts. Remove the blades. Do not remove the blade
holder bolt.
UPPER
BLADE
BLADE
BOLT (2)
SPECIAL
WASHER (2)
3. Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area.
4. Install the sharpened or replacement
blades using the two blade bolts and
special washers as shown below.
Make sure the upper blade bolt holes
align properly with the bosses on the
blade holder.

Operating the mower with only one blade (without an
optional spacer plate) will result in an improperly seated
blade that can become dangerous projectiles.
Blades thrown from the mower could seriously hurt or kill
someone.
Always install both blades as a set.
The blade bolts and washers are specially designed for this
application. When replacing bolts and washers, use only Honda
Genuine replacement parts.
SPECIAL WASHER
DIRECTION
5. Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench to the specified
torque. Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning
when tightening the bolts, as shown on this page.
Blade bolt torque: 36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N·m)
If you do not have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda
servicing dealer tighten the blade bolts.
The upper blade or an optional accessory spacer plate must be
installed along with the lower blade. Never simply remove the
upper blade.
BLADE
HOLDER
BOLT
LOWER
BLADE
BLADE HOLDER
BOSSES
WARNING
UPPER BLADE
LOWER BLADE
BLADE BOLT [2]
AND WASHER [2]

If the blade bolts are not torqued properly, the blades
could loosen and be thrown from the mower.
Blades thrown from the mower could seriously hurt or kill
someone.
Ensure the blade bolts are torqued properly.
TORQUE
WRENCH
TORQUE:
36 ~ 43 ft-lb
(49 ~ 59 N•m)

Oil Change

Change the oil after the first 20 hours of use. Thereafter, change the
oil every 100 hours of use. Change the oil more frequently when used
under heavy load or high outdoor temperatures. See "Engine Oil
Recommendations" on this page for recommended oil properties.
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly
and completely.
To reduce the chance of scratching the side of the mower deck or
wheels when tipping, place a piece of cardboard or drop cloth on the
ground. The use of a commercially available siphon pump will save
time and make the oil change easier.
1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (page
fuel leakage
2. Wipe the oil filler area clean, and then remove the oil filler
cap/dipstick.
3. Place a suitable container
next to the mower to catch
the used oil, and then tilt the
mower on its right side.
The used oil will drain
through the filler neck. Allow
the oil to drain completely.
After draining, take the oil to
your local recycling center or
service station. Do not throw
it in the trash, pour it on the
ground, or pour it down a
drain.
4. Fill with the recommended oil. Do not overfill. Allow a couple of
minutes for the oil to settle in the engine, and then check the oil
level (page 8).
NOTICE
Using non detergent oil can shorten the engine's service life, and
using 2-stroke oil can damage the engine.
WARNING
WOODEN BLOCK
3). This will reduce the possibility of
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