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Air Filter ..................................................
Blades ....................................................
Contact Honda .......................................
Cutting Height ..........................................
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY ..............................
PARTS AND CONTROLS.......................
INITIAL MOWER SETUP ........................
List of Parts..........................................
Adjust the Handlebar ...........................
Add Engine Oil.....................................
Assemble the Grass Bag .....................
Check Your Mower ..............................
Check Your Mowing Area ....................
Clip Director® ......................................
Rear Shield..........................................
Grass Bag............................................
Cutting Height Adjustment ...................
Check the Oil Level .............................
Add Fuel ..............................................
Safe Mowing Practices ........................
Operating the Controls ........................
Starting the Engine ..............................
Stopping the Engine ............................
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Fuel...........................................................7
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Maintenance Safety .............................
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Maintenance Schedule ......................
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Blade Inspection ................................
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Blade Replacement ...........................
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Oil Change.........................................
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Air Filter .............................................
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Spark Plug .........................................
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TRANSPORTING..................................
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Fuel....................................................
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Oil ......................................................
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Cleaning ............................................
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Storage Location ...............................
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Handlebar ..........................................
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Removing From Storage....................
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QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
powerequipment.honda.com
© 2016 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved
OWNER'S MANUAL
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.
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Oil Level Check ........................................
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Spark Plug..............................................
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Warranty Coverage ................................
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION...................
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Loss of Power ......................................
Vibration...............................................
Serial Number Locations .....................
High Altitude Operation........................
Emission Control System.....................
Air Index...............................................
Specifications.......................................
Dealer Locator Information ..................
How to Contact Honda.........................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Safe Mowing Practices ......PRODUCT REGISTRATION....Operating the Controls ......Starting the Engine ......Stopping the Engine ......QUESTIONS? Contact your Honda dealer. There is a dealer locator at powerequipment.honda.com 00X31VL0 M040 © 2016 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY on page 22 The safety of your children is very important to Honda. Lawn mowers fully understand what is covered by warranty and your responsibilities are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result of ownership.
  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    (P. 8) THROTTLE LEVER parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included REAR with your mower.
  • Page 4: Add Engine Oil

    Anything that can be picked up by the blades and thrown is a potential hazard to you and others. Look for things like stones, sticks, nails, and Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. wire, and remove them from the lawn area.
  • Page 5: Clip Director

    If the rear shield is excessively worn, SHUTTER DOOR CLIP DIRECTOR LEVER have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer. (fully closed) AND COVER ASSEMBLY Some grass accumulation in the discharge opening is normal when the Clip Director is in the MULCH position.
  • Page 6: Cutting Height

    Grass Bag Cutting Height Adjustment A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the Each wheel of the mower can be adjusted to one of six settings. The bag fabric, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions.
  • Page 7: Add Fuel

    Add Fuel OPERATION This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. area, such as a garage.
  • Page 8: Operating The Controls

    Operating the Controls Refuel With Care Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode. Refuel only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, with the engine OFF. Throttle Lever STOP FAST Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. ...
  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    SUPPORT 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. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control 2.
  • Page 10: 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. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures. See “Honda Publications” on page 20 for ordering information.
  • Page 11: Blades

    LOWER BLADE NORMAL WORN BENT CRACKED BLADE BOLT [2] If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda AND WASHER [2] servicing dealer for inspection. SPECIAL WASHER DIRECTION Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection 4. Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench. Use a wooden...
  • Page 12: Air Filter

    (page 21). 3. Place a suitable container We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it next to the mower to catch seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can the used oil, and then tilt result in dirt bypassing the filter, causing damage to the engine or fuel the mower on its right side.
  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark Spark Plug arrester. Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda Replace the spark plug every 2 years or after 150 hours of use. servicing dealer. See page 20 for part numbers.
  • Page 14: Smart Drive Cable Check/Adjustment

    Smart Drive Cable Check/Adjustment TRANSPORTING Cable Check With the engine off, use the If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the multi-position adjuster to set the mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can Smart Drive control in its lowest burn you and can ignite some materials.
  • Page 15: Cleaning

    Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous Fuel filter clogged, Take the mower to an authorized cover will trap moisture around the mower, promoting rust and carburetor malfunction, Honda servicing dealer for repair. corrosion. ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc.
  • Page 16: Loss Of Power

    CONFORMS TO ANSI B 71.1 SAFETY STANDARD ground speed, or cut more frequently. HRR2169VYA MZCG –– XXXXXXX Instead of mulching, try rear AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. discharging or bagging. ALPHARETTA, GA 30005-8847 Alpharetta, GA 30005-8847...
  • Page 17: Emission Control System

    125 hours (0 ~ 80 cc) The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to 250 hours (greater than 80 cc) keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions standards. Extended 300 hours (0 ~ 80 cc)
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Fuel Unleaded gasoline with a pump page 7 HRR216K9VYA Honda rotary mower, 21-inch mower deck, octane rating of 86 or higher containing 3-in-1 Clip Director, Smart Drive variable no more than 10% ethanol by volume speed transmission, Roto-Stop blade brake Capacity: 0.25 US gal (0.93 L)
  • Page 19: Fuel System Maintenance

    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 20: Contact Honda

    The information and specifications included in this publication were in Service Items effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without...
  • Page 21: Warranty Coverage

    What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: purchased for installation on original Honda equipment or engines to be eligible American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be for warranty coverage. Installing parts and accessories on non-Honda products defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable or engines voids this warranty.
  • Page 22: Emission System Warranty

    Honda Power Equipment dealer Equipment engine. In California, new spark-ignited small off-road equipment who is authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda product during their engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the state's stringent normal business hours.
  • 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 on Product Registration. 3. Complete the required information and click Submit. It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE NECESSARY Product Registration IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO.

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