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Honda HR214 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3 SXA (self-propelled, manual starting), and type PXA (manually propelled, manual starting). Illustrations in this manual are based on type SXA, unless otherwise noted. Honda HR214 mowers meet CPSC blade safety requirements for walk-behind rotary power mowers. Honda’ Motor the right to make Fhanges at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.
  • Page 4 * The Honda rotary mower is designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions grass, and bagging cut grass when equipped with the grass bag. Any other and intended use: mowing (cutting) use could be dangerous. * Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before operating the mower.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ............3 CAUTION LABEL LOCATION ...

  • Page 6: Caution Label Location

    CAUTION LABEL LOCATIONS...

  • Page 8: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY * Know how to stop the engine quickly and under- stand operation of all the controls. Never permit anyone to operate the mower without proper in- struction. * The rear shield is for your protection; keep it in place at all times.

  • Page 9: Component Identification

    COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ..- __._ _.. RECOIL STARTER SPARK PLUG CAP---l MUFFLER Al R CLEANER -. ..F,T LEVER rROTO-STOP THROTTLE GRASS BAG HANDLE GRASS BAG CUTTING LEVER LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER typeJ...
  • Page 10 DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER- CONTROL (SMA type oW HANDLE GRASS BAG GRIP-------- .FUEL TANK DISCHARGE GUARD HANDLE HEIGHT OIL FILLER ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG...

  • Page 11: Controls

    CONTROLS Throttle Control Lever Throttle positions: CHOKE STOP ROTO-STOP Lever (All types) To put the cutting blade into operation, press the button on top of the ROTO-STOP lever and push the lever forward, holding it against the handlebar. The blade will stop when the ROTO-STOP lever is released.

  • Page 12: Drive Clutch Lever

    Drive Clutch Lever (Self-propelled type) propel the mower, push the drive clutch lever forward and hold it against the handlebar. Release the lever to disengage the drive. To propel the mower and operate the cutting blade simultaneously, push the button on top of the ROTO-STOP lever and push the ROTO-STOP lever forward, then push the drive lever forward;...

  • Page 13: Operation

    This MOWER should be used with the grass ban. The following suggestions and rules are intended to help you operate your Honda HR214 under the safest conditions possible. Be. alert and exercise the same care using the mower as you would using any other power tool.

  • Page 14: Before You Start The Mower

    BEFORE YOU START THE MOWER 1. Check the engine oil level. CAUTION * Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine per- formance and service life. Nondetergent oil and Zstroke engine oil are not recommended. * Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage.
  • Page 15 2. Check the fuel level. Use any regular grade automotive gasoline (unleaded gasoline is preferred) with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank. * Gasoline is extremely flammable and esplosive under certain conditions.
  • Page 16 3. Handle height adjustment Adjust handle height for convenient m.owing. . Loosen both sides of handle hook bolts. . Swing the handle-up or down as required. . After adjusting, make sure the handle hook bolts are tightened securely. 4. Check the grass bag for fraying, tears and clogged mesh.

  • Page 17: High Altitude Operation

    Hight altitude operation At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be excessively rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. High altitude performance can be improved by instal- ling a.smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor and readjusting the pilot screw.
  • Page 18 3. Place your foot on the STEP of the mower hous- ing. 4. Pull the starter rope lightly until you feel resist- ance, then pull briskly. NOTE: Do not allow the rope to snap back; return it by hand. 5. After the engine warms up, move the throttle lever to HI.
  • Page 19 [Electric starting-SMA type only] * Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Never run the mower in an enclosed area. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation. 1. Move the throttle lever to CHOKE. NOTE: Do not use CHOKE when the engine is warm or the air temperature is high.
  • Page 20 3. Turn the engine switch key to START, and hold it until engine starts. CAUTION: Do not use the electric starter for more than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start, release the key, and wait at least 10 seconds before operat- starter again.
  • Page 21 Flooded Engine If the engine won’t start after several pulls on the starter rope, the engine may be flooded. To clear a flooded engine: 1. Move the throttle lever to STOP and turn off the fuel valve. 2. Remove and dry the spark plug. When remstalling the plug, thread it in by hand until it seats.
  • Page 22 Cutting Height Adjustment six settings are available: 5/8”, l”, 1 -l/2”, I. Stop the engine. 2. Push the front and rear adjusting levers toward the wheels and move them or down to raise or lower cutting height. Adjust all four wheels to the same height.
  • Page 23 Grass Bag The bag is subject to wear under normal usage; check ‘frequently for fraying and tears. Replace deteriorated bags only with Honda replacement bags or their equivalent. When the bag needscleaning, wash it with water and make sure it is dry before using it. Clogged mesh will result in poor grass chuting and a wet bag will clog quickly.

  • Page 24: Transporting/Storage

    TRANSPORTING/STORAGE Transporting Turn the fuel valve OFF when transporting the mower. * To avoid fuel and oil spillage do not tilt the unit; spilled fuel may ignite. The handle may be folded for convenience. 1. Remove the grass bag (p. 31). 2.
  • Page 25 Preparation for Storage The following steps should be taken to protect the mower ‘whcncvcr it will be stored for longer than 30 days. 1. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor into a suitable gasoline container: A. Disconnect the fuel tube from the carburetor and drain the fuel tank.
  • Page 26 3. Pull the starter rope until resistance is felt. This closes the valves and helps to protect the com- bustion chamber from corrosion. 4. Coat areas that may rust with a light film of oil. Cover the mower and store it on a level surface in dry, dust free area.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Periodic inspection and adjustment of the Honda HR214 are essential if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance will also help to extend service life. The required service intervals and the kind of maintenance to be performed are des- cribed in the chart on the following page.
  • Page 28 Maintenance Schedule Check level Engine oil Change Check Air cleaner element Clean Fuel strainer Check - Clean Spark plug Clean - Adjust Blade bolts (Tightness) Check Grass bag Check - Clean Throttle cable Adjust Drive clutch cable Adjust - -- - - -- ROTO-STOP Check...

  • Page 29: Engine Oil Change

    Engine Oil Change Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining. 1. Remove the filler cap. 2. Remove the drain bolt, drain the oil, and retighten the bolt securely. 3. Refill to the “Upper” level mark with the recom- mended oil (see p.
  • Page 30 Air Cleaner Service A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow retor. To prevent carburetor malfunction, service the air cleaner frequently. 1. Remove the wing bolts and the air cleaner cover. Remove the elements and separate them. Carefully check both elements for holes or tears and replace if damaged.
  • Page 31 Spark Plug BPSES, BPRSES (NCK) Standard Plug: Wl6EP-U, Wl6EPR-U (ND) 1. Disconnect the cap and remove the spark plug. 2. Visually inspect the plug. Discard the plug if it is heavily deposited or if the insulator is cracked or chipped. 3.
  • Page 32 Blade Removal and Sharpening * Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands. * Disconnect the spark plug cap to prevent acciden- tal start-up. 1. Turn the fuel valve to “OFF,” carburc tor (see p. 23). 2. Tilt the mower so the carburetor side is up. Remove the blade bolis to remove the blade.
  • Page 33 Throttle Control Cable Adjustment CHOKE 1. With the throttle lever in the the carburetor choke arm should move all the way to the right, as far as it will go. Push the choke arm with your finger to check whether it is all the way to the right.
  • Page 34 Drive Play (Self-propelled type only) Clutch Free I _ Mcasurc free play top of the lever be bctwecn S-10 mm (3/I&3/8 should 2. If adjustment is necessary, .looscn the lock nuts and n~ovc the adjuster or down as required. the lock nuts and recheck free play. Tighten 3.
  • Page 35 ROTO-STOP Lever Free Play (All types) 1. Measure free play at tile of the fever with the 5-10 mm (3/16-3/a button pushed down, it should be between 5 - 10 mm (3/ 16 - 3/8 in). 2. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock nuts and move tile adjuster or down as required.
  • Page 36 SHIFT Lever Free Play (Self-propelled type only) 1. Measure free play at the tip of the lever, it should bc I -3 nut (3/64-l/8 in). 2. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock nuts and turn them to run the adjuster up or down as required.
  • Page 37 Spark Arrester Maintenance (Optional been the mower running, the muffler very Allow it to cool before proceeding. hot. I. Remove the two 6mm nuts and remove the muffler protector, identification plate, muffler and gasket. 2. Remove the spark arrester from the muffler. (Taking care not to damage the wire mesh.) 3.
  • Page 38 Carburetor Adjustment the engine and allow it to warm up to normal 1. Start operating temperature. 2. Place the throttle lever in the LO position. 3. Turn the pilot screw in or out to the setting that produces the highest idle rpm. The correct setting will usually be approximately 3 turns out from the fully closed position.
  • Page 39 Grass Bag Assembly Insert the bag frame into the grass bag as shown. 2. Hook the plastic edges of the grass bag onto the frame.

  • Page 40: Battery Charging

    Battery Charging (SMA type only) The battery will automatically recharge while the mower is operated. A plug-in charger is provided for supplemental charging if the mower is not oper- ated frequently enough to keep the battery charged. Use the plug-in charger to recharge the battery after prolonged storage, or whenever you notice a de- crease in starter motor speed.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Engine will not start Hard starting or loss of power Erratic operation Engine overheats Excessive vibration 1. No fuel. 2. Throttle lever in STOP position. 3. Spark plug wire loose or disconnected. 4. Spark plug faulty or improperly gapped (p. 29). 5.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    (Length x Width x Height) Dry weight Grass bag capacity Cutting width NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. HR214 cxv120 Overhead valve, single-cylinder, forced air-cooled, four-stroke gasoline 118 cm3 (7.2 CLI in)/60 42 mm (2.4 25” 5 27” BTDC Transistor magneto ignition 0.6 P (0.63 US qt, 0.53 Imp qt)

  • Page 43: Wiringdiagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM ALL TYPES _________ -------- I---- ____________ --------2L-------- SMA TYPE ONLY ______ ----- ---- ____________ - ______ -_-------- ----- -__---_---- BLACK WHITE...
  • Page 44 WARRANTY SERVICE Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill are important explained in the Distributor’s Limited be handled by your dealer’s service handled to your satisfaction, we suggest 0 Discuss your problem with a member resolved at that level. If the problem the owner of the dealership or the General...
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