Cutting Height; Cutting Height Adjustment; Check The Oil Level; Check - Honda HRC216HXA Owner's Manual

Mulching Plug
To mulch the grass clippings rather than bag them, install the
mulching plug.
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
1. Stop the engine.
2. Raise the discharge guard.
3. Remove the grass bag.
4. Insert the mulching plug into the discharge chute at the back of the
mower.
Make sure the tab at the bottom rear of the mulching plug fits
snugly into the slot at the back of the discharge chute.

Cutting Height Adjustment

To adjust the cutting height, pull each adjustment lever toward the
wheel and move the lever into another notch. Move all four
adjustment levers to the same height setting.
To set the mower to its maximum height, move the two rear wheel
adjusters all the way to the back, and move the front wheel adjusters
all the way to the front.
To set the mower to its lowest height, move the two rear wheel
adjusters all the way to the front, and move the front wheel adjusters
all the way to the back.
If you are not sure what cutting height to select, start with a high
setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small
area. Readjust the cutting height if necessary.
3-1/2 in (89 mm)
2-1/2 in (63 mm)
1-1/2 in (39 mm)
REAR WHEEL
CUTTING
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER (4)
Grass Bag
A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the
bag fabric, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass
bag before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity. Bagging
performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90% filled.
Also, the bag is easier to empty when it is not packed full.
To minimize dust and fine particles from passing through the grass
bag fabric, it is best to mow grass in the morning when the grass is
damp.
SLOT
TAB
4 in (100 mm)
3 in (76 mm)
2 in (51 mm)
1 in (25 mm)
3/4 in (19 mm)
FRONT WHEEL
Inspection
During use, the grass bag material is subject to normal wear and tear.

An excessively worn grass bag may allow objects to be thrown
toward the operator.
Replace a worn grass bag to prevent possible injury.
Grass bag replacement is explained on
Installation
1. Raise the
discharge guard
and hook the grass
bag onto the
mower deck as
shown.
2. Release the
discharge guard to
secure the grass
bag.
Removal
1. Raise the discharge guard, grasp the grass bag handle, and
remove the grass bag.
2. Release the discharge guard.
3. When the grass bag is clear of the discharge guard, you can lift it
through the handlebar opening or remove it to the rear of the
mower below the handlebar.

Check the Oil Level

1. Unscrew and remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
2. Insert and remove the
dipstick without
screwing it into the
filler neck. Check the oil
level shown on the
dipstick.
3. If the oil level is low, add
oil to reach the upper
limit mark on the dipstick.
Do not overfill. If the
engine is overfilled, the
excess oil may get
transferred to the air
cleaner housing and air
filter. An indication of
overfilling is white or blue
smoke coming from the
muffler when the engine
is running.
Use 10W-30 API Service
category SJ oil for normal
conditions. For additional
oil recommendations,
see page 13.
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine
damage.
4. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.
CAUTION
page 5.
GRASS
DISCHARGE
BAG
GUARD
LID
FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
(do not screw in dipstick
when checking oil level)
UPPER
LIMIT
LOWER
LIMIT
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