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Honda HRR216VLA Owner's Manual

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Air Filter..................................................
Battery ...................................................
Blades ....................................................
Contact Honda .......................................
Cutting Height ..........................................
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY ..............................
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................
INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................
Adjust the Handlebar...........................
Assemble the Grass Bag.....................
Check Your Mower..............................
Check Your Mowing Area....................
Clip Director®......................................
Cutting Height Adjustment...................
Check the Oil Level .............................
Add Fuel ..............................................
Safe Mowing Practices........................
Operating the Controls ........................
Starting the Engine..............................
Stopping the Engine ............................
Maintenance Safety.............................
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Find a Dealer..........................................
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Fuel ..........................................................
11
Fuel System Maintenance......................
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Maintenance Schedule...........................
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Maintenance Schedule......................
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Blade Inspection................................
3
Blade Replacement ...........................
3
Oil Change ........................................
3
Air Filter .............................................
4
Spark Plug.........................................
4
Blade Control Check .........................
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Charging the Battery .........................
6
TRANSPORTING .................................
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Fuel ...................................................
Oil ......................................................
7
Cleaning ............................................
8
Storage Location ...............................
9
Handlebar..........................................
9
Removing From Storage ...................
9
Engine Will Not Start .........................
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
http://powerequipment.honda.com
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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
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Oil Level
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Spark Plug
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Loss of Power.......................................
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Vibration ...............................................
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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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FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.............
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Dealer Locator Information...................
15
How to Contact Honda .........................
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Honda Publications ..............................
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...................
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Coverage.................................21
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OWNER’S MANUAL HRR216VLA LAWN MOWER Before operating the mower for the first time, please read this Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated other mowers, Click to Save As take time to become familiar with how this mower works and practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that The safety of your children is very important to Honda. Lawn mowers Honda Power Equipment servicing dealership personnel are specially are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result trained in servicing Honda lawn mowers and are supported by the in serious injuries.

  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    PARTS AND CONTROLS INITIAL MOWER SETUP BLADE CONTROL List of Parts (P. 8) LEVER With help from an assistant, carefully remove the mower and loose parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the REAR following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you DISCHARGE (P.

  • Page 4: Assemble The Grass Bag

    Add Engine Oil BEFORE EACH OPERATION The mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will and add the entire contents of significantly reduce your risk of injury. the included bottle of oil into the Read and understand this manual.

  • Page 5: Clip Director

    ® Bag or Rear Discharge Clip Director Set the clip director lever in the BAG position. The Clip Director can be adjusted to either the BAG or MULCH position to achieve the desired mowing results. Adjust the Clip Director lever to PUSH AND TWIST either the bag (shutter door fully open) or mulch (shutter door...

  • 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. Blade Control Lever Refuel only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, with the engine OFF. Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. The blade control lever must be BLADE CONTROL LEVER Always store gasoline in an approved container.

  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine SERVICING YOUR MOWER The blades turn when you start the engine. Start the engine in a clear or mowed area where the blades can turn freely. Proper maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and 1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position (page trouble-free operation.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    Safety Precautions – Injury from moving parts. Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so. • Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or • Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have repairs.

  • Page 11: Blades

    Blade Inspection Blade Replacement 1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (page 1. Remove the two blade bolts with a 14 mm (6 point) socket wrench. Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning 2. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (page 13).

  • Page 12: Air Filter

    Engine Oil Recommendations WOODEN BLOCK Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Always change the oil in accordance with the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 10). Recommended oil for general use: SAE 10W-30 Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area is within the recommended range.

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    Spark Arrester (optional part) 5. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner housing and cover using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air duct that leads to the carburetor. The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed.

  • Page 14: Battery

    Smart Drive Cable Check/Adjustment 2. Disconnect the battery by pulling the battery connector from the battery terminals. Cable Check With the engine off, use the multi-position adjuster to set the Smart Drive control in its lowest position. BATTERY Gradually push the Smart Drive CONNECTOR control down while pulling the lawn mower backwards.

  • Page 15: Transporting

    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 16: Handlebar

    Handlebar Loss of Power Remove the grass bag if installed. You can place it on top of the Possible Cause Correction engine with the bag opening to the front. Grass is too tall Raise the cutting height (page 6), cut a narrower swath, use a slower ...

  • Page 17: Technical Information

    Emission Control System TECHNICAL INFORMATION Source of Emissions The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of Serial Number Locations nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen is very important because, under certain conditions, they react to form photochemical smog when subjected to sunlight. Carbon MEETS CPSC BLADE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

  • Page 18: Air Index

    Air Index Maintenance Fuel Unleaded gasoline with a pump page 7 An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified octane rating of 86 or higher containing to an emission durability time period in accordance with the no more than 10% ethanol by volume requirements of the California Air Resources Board.

  • Page 19: Fuel System Maintenance

    FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 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 20: Contact Honda

    Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of these (or other) Honda Genuine items for your lawn mower. Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained Replacement Parts professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may have.

  • Page 21: Warranty Coverage

    Exclusions: You must, at your expense, take the Honda Power Equipment part, accessory, apparel or the Honda Power Equipment on which the part or accessory is installed, 1. Any damage or deterioration resulting from the following: and proof of purchase to any Honda Power Equipment dealer in the United States, - Neglect of the periodic maintenance as specified in this manual Puerto Rico, or the U.S.

  • Page 22: Emission System Warranty

    TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: CALIFORNIA You must, at your own expense, take your Honda Power Equipment engine or The California Air Resources Board and Honda are pleased to explain the the product on which it is installed, along with your sales registration card or...

  • Page 23: Product Registration

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Honda. To ensure you receive important service information in the event of a product update or recall, please register your lawn mower within 30 days of purchase. From time to time, American Honda conducts sales promotions that require you to register your lawn mower within 30 days of purchase.
  • Page 24 1. Go to www.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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