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Honda HRN216PKA Owner's Manual

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Air Filter..................................................
Battery ...................................................
Blades ....................................................
Contact Honda .......................................
Cutting Height ..........................................
CONTENTS
WELCOME .............................................
FOR YOUR SAFETY ..............................
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................
INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................
List of Parts .........................................
Adjust the Handlebar...........................
Add Engine Oil ....................................
Assemble the Grass Bag.....................
BEFORE EACH OPERATION ................
Check Your Mower..............................
Check Your Mowing Area....................
Clip Director®......................................
Rear Shield..........................................
Grass Bag ...........................................
Cutting Height Adjustment...................
Check the Oil Level .............................
Add Fuel ..............................................
OPERATION...........................................
Safe Mowing Practices........................
Operating the Controls ........................
Starting the Engine..............................
Stopping the Engine ............................
Mowing Tips ........................................
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Charging the Battery .............................
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Find a Dealer..........................................
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Fuel ..........................................................
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Fuel System Maintenance......................
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Maintenance Schedule...........................
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SERVICING YOUR MOWER................
Maintenance Safety...........................
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Maintenance Schedule......................
3
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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Blade Control Check .........................
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Charging the Battery .........................
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Optional Battery Charger...................
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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 ...............................
Handlebar..........................................
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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.
© 2020-2022 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 Change................................................
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Oil Level Check...........................................
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Spark Plug ................................................
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Warranty Coverage...................................
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TROUBLESHOOTING..............................
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Engine Will Not Start .............................
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Loss of Power........................................
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Vibration ................................................
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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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CUSTOMER INFORMATION ...................
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Dealer Locator Information....................
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How to Contact Honda ..........................
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Honda Publications ...............................
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WARRANTY .............................................
PRODUCT REGISTRATION ....................
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
powerequipment.honda.com
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    QUESTIONS? 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 00X31VR8 B203 © 2020-2022 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 2: Welcome

    This manual contains 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.

  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    LEVER (P. 8) 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 HANDLEBAR (P. 3) with your mower.

  • Page 4: Add Engine Oil

    Look for things like stones, sticks, nails, and wire, and remove them from the lawn area. Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. People and animals near the lawn area can move into your lawn You can register: mower’s path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown...

  • Page 5: Clip Director

    If the rear shield is excessively If the Clip Director is difficult to worn, have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer. move or the lever will not lock fully: •...

  • Page 6: Cutting Height

    Check the Oil Level Installation DISCHARGE GRASS BAG GUARD 1. Raise the 1. Unscrew and remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. HANDLE discharge guard 2. Insert and remove the and clean out any dipstick without grass or debris in screwing it into the the mounting filler neck.

  • Page 7: Operation

    General NOTICE Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely necessary. Always If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis, look down and behind before and while moving backward. (more than 4 weeks before next use), refer to “AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS”...

  • Page 8: Operating The Controls

    Operating the Controls Stop the Engine When Not Mowing If you need to leave the mower for any reason, even just to inspect the Blade Control Lever lawn ahead, always stop the engine by releasing the blade control BLADE CONTROL LEVER The blade control lever must be lever.

  • Page 9: Stopping The Engine

    When your blades don’t cut cleanly (approximately 1 hr), or an optional accessory battery charger is anymore, have them sharpened or replaced. available from your Honda dealer and can be used to fully charge Dry Grass the battery.

  • Page 10: Servicing Your Mower

    To ensure working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away their equivalents for repair and replacement.

  • Page 11: Blades

    (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 21 for ordering information.

  • Page 12: Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection

    EXCESSIVELY WORN TRAILING EDGE NORMAL WORN BENT CRACKED If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for inspection. LOWER BLADE WASHER (2) Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection BLADE BOLT (2) Inspect the blade bolts for any signs of damage Inspect the washers or looseness.

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    (page 22). next to the mower to catch We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it the used oil, and then tilt seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can the mower on its right side.

  • Page 14: Battery

    Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA Using an incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage. approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda servicing dealer. See “Parts, Accessories, and Service Items” on For good performance, the spark plug must be properly gapped and page 21 for the part number.

  • Page 15: Optional Battery Charger

    3. Insert the connector on the Honda battery charger into the other 30 AMP FUSE end of the adapter harness. 4. Plug the charger into a standard 120 volt AC power outlet and let 3 AMP FUSE the battery charge.

  • Page 16: Storage

    Cleaning STORAGE Mower Deck Allow the engine to cool before cleaning or washing. Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower trouble free and looking good. To help keep rust and corrosion from Before cleaning or washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the impairing your lawn mower’s function and appearance, and to make engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.

  • Page 17: Handlebar

     Fuel filter clogged, Take the mower to an authorized 2. Fold the handlebar forward carburetor malfunction, Honda servicing dealer for repair. NOTICE ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc. Do not allow the blade control cable to become caught, pinched, or kinked by the handlebar while folding the handlebar down into the storage position.

  • Page 18: Technical Information

    This engine, when operated at high original parts, so you can be confident of their performance. Honda altitude with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use, will cannot deny coverage under the emission warranty solely for the use meet each emission standard throughout its useful life.

  • Page 19: Air Index

    Engine Design and Performance Follow the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page 11. Remember that this schedule is based on the assumption that your Honda engine Model GCV170 product will be used for its designed purpose. Sustained high-load or high-temperature operation, or use in dusty conditions, will require...

  • Page 20: Fuel System Maintenance

    AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS When maintained properly, your Honda lawn mower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However, gasoline can quickly deteriorate, causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system. Most fuel-related problems can be avoided by following the precautions listed below.

  • Page 21: Contact Honda

    The information and specifications included in this publication were in Fast funnel 08C25-FST-000 Disposable and spill-free effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change (3-pack) specifications or design at any time without notice and without...

  • Page 22: Warranty Coverage

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

  • Page 23: Emission Control System Warranty

    Honda Power Equipment dealer periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or who is authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda product during their improper maintenance of your small off-road engine or equipment leading to normal business hours.
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  • Page 27: 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 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...

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