Operation; Safe Operating Precautions; Starting The Engine; Operating The Controls For Mowing - Honda HRR216PKA Owner's Manual

Installation
1. Remove the mulching
plug when using a
grass bag.
2. With the engine off,
raise the rear
discharge guard and
hook the grass bag
onto the mower deck
as shown.
Make sure there are no
grass clippings in the
hook channel.
3. Release the rear
discharge guard to
secure the grass bag.
Removal
1. Raise the rear discharge guard, grasp the grass bag handle, and
remove the grass bag.
2. Release the rear discharge guard.
3. When the grass bag is clear of the rear discharge guard, you can
lift it through the handlebar opening, or you can remove it to the
rear of the mower below the handlebar.
Smart Drive™ Control Adjustment (VKA)
The Smart Drive control can be
adjusted up or down into any
one of five positions for
operator comfort.
Do not attempt to adjust the
position of the Smart Drive
control while the mower is in
motion.
Slide the multi-position adjuster
to the left to unlock the control,
move the Smart Drive control
up or down into the position
most comfortable, and then
release the multi-position adjuster and allow it to engage.

OPERATION

SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

Before operating the mower for the first time, please review LAWN
MOWER SAFETY (page 2). 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. For your safety, avoid
starting or operating the engine in an enclosed area, such as a
garage. Your mower's exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide
gas, which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or
death.
FREQUENCY OF USE
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
(more than 4 weeks before next use), refer to the Fuel section of the
STORAGE chapter (page 14) for additional information regarding fuel
deterioration.
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REAR DISCHARGE
GRASS BAG
GUARD
HANDLE
HOOK CHANNEL
SMART DRIVE
CONTROL
MULTI-POSITION
ADJUSTER

STARTING THE ENGINE

The blades turn when you pull the starter grip. It is easiest to start the
engine in a clear or mowed area where the blades can turn freely.
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
2. Release the Smart Drive control.
This will prevent the mower from moving forward when you
operate the starter.
3. Pull back on the blade control lever and hold it against the
handlebar.
4. Pull the starter grip lightly
until you feel resistance,
and then pull briskly.
Return the starter grip
gently.
Continue to hold the blade
control lever against the
handlebar; the engine
stops when the blade
control lever is released.
To ensure easy restarting
and maximum performance
from the Auto Choke
System™, allow the engine
to run for at least three
minutes after starting a cold
engine before shutting
down. This minimum run
time will be longer if the
temperature is below 70°F (21°C).

OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING

Blade Control Lever
The blade control lever must be
pulled back against the
handlebar to start and run the
engine. The blades start to
rotate when the lever is pulled
back against the handlebar and
the recoil starter grip is pulled.
Continue to hold the lever fully
against the handlebar. This will
keep the engine and blades
rotating smoothly and prevent
premature wear to the flywheel
brake system.
Release the blade control lever to stop the engine and stop blade
rotation whenever you need to leave the mower.
BLADE CONTROL
LEVER
STARTER
GRIP
BLADE CONTROL LEVER