Honda HRS216SKA Owner's Manual
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HRS216SKA
3HRX217HYA
QUICK FIND
CONTENTS
Add Fuel
Operating the Controls
Operating the Controls
00X31VG3 L050
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Check the Oil Level
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Blade Inspection
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Air Filter
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Cleaning
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QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
powerequipment.honda.com
© 2015 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved
HRS216SKA
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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Maintenance Schedule
12
Oil Change
17
Serial Number Locations
17
Spark Plug
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Dealer Locator Information
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How to Contact Honda
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Click to Save As
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Honda Publications Stopping the Engine Removing From Storage DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY PRODUCT REGISTRATION QUESTIONS? Contact your Honda dealer. There is a dealer locator at powerequipment.honda.com 00X31VG3 L050 © 2015 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    American Honda. Please read the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY on page 21 The safety of your children is very important to Honda. Lawn mowers and the EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY on page 22 are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result fully understand what is covered by warranty and your responsibilities in serious injuries.
  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    LEVER (2) has no oil.” CARBURETOR Please Register Your Mower Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. FUEL VALVE ON FUEL VALVE OFF You can register by completing and mailing the registration card on the back cover of this book or going on-line to powerequipment.honda.com...
  • Page 4: Before Each Operation

    During normal use the rear shield is subject to deterioration and wear. Check the rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively worn, have it replaced by your authorized Honda Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will servicing dealer.
  • Page 5: Add Fuel

    Check the Oil Level Add Fuel This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. 1. Unscrew and remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. it clean.
  • Page 6: Operation

    Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. OPERATION Always store gasoline in an approved container. Wear Protective Clothing For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed Wearing protective clothing will reduce your risk of injury. Long pants area, such as a garage.
  • Page 7: Operating The Controls

    (page mower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or 2. Pull back on the blade control lever and hold it against the their equivalents for repair and replacement.
  • Page 8: Maintenance Schedule

    (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.
  • Page 9: Blade Inspection

    If the blade bolts are not torqued properly, the blade could loosen and be thrown from the mower. If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for inspection. Blades thrown from the mower could seriously hurt or kill someone.
  • Page 10: Air Filter

    (page 21). 2. Wipe the oil filler area clean, and then remove the oil filler We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it cap/dipstick. seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can 3.
  • Page 11: Spark Plug

    13/16 2. Release the blade control lever; the engine should stop quickly. (21 mm) spark plug wrench to If it does not, take your mower to an authorized Honda servicing compress the washer dealer for repair. If reinstalling the old spark plug, tighten 1/8 to 1/4 turn after the spark plug seats.
  • Page 12: Cleaning

    Drying TRANSPORTING After washing the lawn mower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces. Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Start the engine If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the outdoors and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to mower on the transport vehicle.
  • Page 13: Handlebar

    (page bad gasoline LOCKING KNOB (2) Fuel filter clogged, carburetor Take the mower to an malfunction, ignition malfunction, authorized Honda servicing valves stuck, etc. dealer for repair. TROUBLESHOOTING Vibration Possible Cause Correction Engine Will Not Start...
  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    U.S. EPA, California, and Canadian regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emissions control systems. The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions ENGINE standards. SERIAL NUMBER...
  • Page 15: Air Index

    (page HRS2165SKA Honda rotary mower, 21-inch mower deck, ** Do not try to increase the engine speed above the maximum single speed, flywheel brake, side discharge, governed speed; the blade could fracture and come apart.
  • Page 16: Avoiding Fuel-Related Problems

    AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS When properly maintained, your Honda lawn mower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However, gasoline can quickly deteriorate (in as little as 30 days) causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system.
  • Page 17: Dealer Locator Information

    The information and specifications included in this publication were in Item Part Number Notes effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change SAE 10W-30 08207-10W30 1 quart...
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  • Page 21: Distributor's Limited Warranty

    Honda equipment or engines to be eligible for warranty coverage. Installing parts and accessories on non-Honda products or engines voids American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be this warranty.
  • Page 22: Emission System Warranty

    Canada. In the remainder of this Emission Control System Warranty, in question is not related to the reason your engine requires repair, your claim American Honda Motor Company Inc. and Honda Canada Inc. will be referred to as will not be denied.
  • Page 23: 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 24 1. Go to: 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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