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HRC216HXA
HRC216HXA
QUICK FIND
Air Filter ...........................................
Blades ............................................
Contact Honda ...............................
Cutting Height ..................................
Find a Dealer ..................................
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY ........................
PARTS AND CONTROLS .................
INITIAL MOWER SETUP ..................
List of Parts....................................
Adjust the Handlebar .....................
Add Engine Oil...............................
Assemble the Grass Bag ...............
Please Register Your Mower .........
Before Using Your Lawn Mower ....
BEFORE EACH OPERATION...........
Check Your Mower.........................
Check Your Mowing Area...............
Rear Shield ....................................
Mulching Plug ................................
Grass Bag......................................
Cutting Height Adjustment .............
Check the Oil Level........................
Add Fuel ........................................
OPERATION .....................................
Safe Mowing Practices ..................
Operating the Controls...................
Starting the Engine ......................
Stopping the Engine ....................
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Fuel ..................................................
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Fuel System Maintenance .............
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Handlebar Setup ..............................
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Maintenance Schedule ...................
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Oil Change ......................................
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SERVICING YOUR MOWER ..........
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Maintenance Safety.....................
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Maintenance Schedule ................
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Blade Inspection ..........................
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Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection ...
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Blade Replacement .....................
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Oil Change...................................
5
Air Filter .......................................
5
Spark Plug ...................................
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Spark Arrester (optional part) ......
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Blade Control Lever Adjustment ..
6
Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment....
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Throttle Lever Cable Inspection
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Transmission Fluid Level Check
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TRANSPORTING............................
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STORAGE.......................................
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Fuel..............................................
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Oil ................................................
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Cleaning ......................................
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Storage Location .........................
9
Removing From Storage .............
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REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
To register your mower, scan
the QR code or see
page 27
for additional ways to register.
© 2007-2022 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.— All Rights Reserved
OWNER'S MANUAL
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 Level Check .........................................
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Operating the Controls ...............................
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Serial Number Locations ..........................
11
Spark Plug................................................
13
Warranty Coverage .................................
10
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................
10
Engine Will Not Start ............................
11
Loss of Power ......................................
12
Vibration ...............................................
12
Mowing and Bagging Problems ...........
12
TECHNICAL INFORMATION...................
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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 .......................................
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AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION ..................
15
Parts, Accessories, and Service Items .
16
Dealer Locator Information...................
16
How to Contact Honda .........................
16
Honda Publications ..............................
16
DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY ............................................
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...................
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
powerequipment.honda.com
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- Page 1 To register your mower, scan Contact your Honda dealer. the QR code or see page 27 There is a dealer locator at for additional ways to register. powerequipment.honda.com 00X31VK6 7441 © 2007-2022 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.— All Rights Reserved...
- Page 2 Important Message to Parents WELCOME The safety of your children is very important to Honda. Lawn mowers are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are in serious injuries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
LEVER (P. 9) parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you HANDLEBAR purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included with your mower. -
Page 4: Handle Support Plate
Adjust the Handlebar Insert the lower stud on the end of the handle support plates into the lower holes in the sides of the mower deck, and then loosely install an 8 mm self-locking nut on both lower studs from the inside 1. -
Page 5: Grass Bag Joint
Assemble the Grass Bag Please Register Your Mower 1. Insert the grass bag joint Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. through the lid and grass You can register: bag frame. Secure with a... - Page 6 If the rear shield is excessively worn, Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer. significantly reduce your risk of injury.
- Page 7 Check the Oil Level Installation GRASS DISCHARGE 1. Raise the discharge 1. Unscrew and remove the filler GUARD guard and hook the cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. grass bag onto the 2. Insert and remove the dipstick mower deck as shown. without screwing it into the Clean any grass filler neck.
- Page 8 DANGER 1. Remove the fuel tank cap. 2. Add fuel to the bottom The blades are sharp and spin at high speed. If you come of the red fuel level in contact with a spinning blade, it will cut you severely gauge in the neck of the and can amputate fingers and toes.
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Page 9: Throttle Lever
Avoid Obstacles 4. Operate the blade control lever with a quick and complete motion, so the blade control is always either fully engaged or stopped. This Gravel, loose stones, and landscaping material can be picked up by will help prevent stalling the engine, and it will also extend the the mower and thrown many feet with enough force to cause serious service life of the blade control mechanism. - Page 10 To ensure lever away from the CHOKE position as soon as the engine warms the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or up enough to run smoothly without use of the choke. Set the their equivalents for repair and replacement.
- Page 11 (2) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas. (3) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures. See “Honda Publications” on page 21 for ordering information.
- Page 12 EXCESSIVELY WORN TRAILING EDGE NORMAL WORN BENT CRACKED LOWER BLADE If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for inspection. SPECIAL WASHER BLADE BOLT [2] DIRECTION AND WASHER [2] Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection Inspect the blade bolts for any signs of damage 4.
- Page 13 To reduce the chance of scratching the side of the mower deck or We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it wheels when tipping, place a piece of cardboard or drop cloth on the seals and performs as designed.
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Page 14: Spark Plug Cap
Your lawn mower engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester. take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair. In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark arrester. Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA... - Page 15 Push the choke arm with your finger to verify that it has moved as far as it will go. If the choke arm does not move all the way to its stop in either direction, take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer. Throttle cable adjustment involves related control plate adjustments.
- Page 16 Cleaning TRANSPORTING Mower Deck Before washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the engine and If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Rest the mower on its right mower on the transport vehicle.
- Page 17 Refuel with fresh gasoline Blades bent, damaged, or Take the mower to an treating gasoline, or refueled with (page unbalanced by improper authorized Honda servicing bad gasoline sharpening dealer for repair. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or Gap or replace the spark plug...
- Page 18 Even with carburetor modification, engine horsepower will decrease original parts, so you can be confident of their performance. Honda about 3.5% for each 1,000-foot (300-meter) increase in altitude. The cannot deny coverage under the emission warranty solely for the use...
- Page 19 11. Remember that this Bore and stroke 2.7 x 1.8 in (68 x 45 mm) schedule is based on the assumption that your Honda engine product will be used for its designed purpose. Sustained high-load or Compression ratio high-temperature operation, or use in dusty conditions, will require more frequent service.
- Page 20 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 21 See your local dealer 2-1/2 gallon The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Blade spacer 06725-VK6-000 Install in place of the Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change...
- Page 22 What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: engines voids this warranty. American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be 2. You must be the first retail purchaser. This warranty is not transferable to subsequent defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable owners.
- Page 23 Inc. will be referred to as Honda. any respect that may in any way affect emissions (including durability) could result in denial of coverage. If such a non-Honda replacement part is used in CALIFORNIA EXHAUST AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS the repair or maintenance of your engine, and an authorized Honda dealer...
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- Page 27 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 28 Register Your Product Online 1. Go to powerequipment.honda.com/reg to register your unit. Enter your serial number, and then click Submit. Complete the required information and click Submit. It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE NECESSARY Product Registration IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES...