Honda HRS216PDA User Manual
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Air Filter..................................................
Blade........................................................
Contact Honda .......................................
Cutting Height ..........................................
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY ..............................
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................
INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................
Adjust the Handlebar...........................
Check Your Mower..............................
Check Your Mowing Area....................
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 ..........................................................
17
Fuel System Maintenance......................
4
Maintenance Schedule.............................
Maintenance Schedule........................
2
Blade Inspection..................................
3
Blade Replacement .............................
3
Oil Change ........................................
3
Air Filter .............................................
Spark Plug.........................................
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Blade Control Check .........................
4
TRANSPORTING .................................
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Fuel ...................................................
Oil ......................................................
6
Cleaning ............................................
7
Storage Location ...............................
7
Handlebar..........................................
7
Removing From Storage ...................
7
Engine Will Not Start .........................
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
http://powerequipment.honda.com
© 2013 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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.......................................
9
Vibration ...............................................
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Mowing Problems.................................
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Serial Number Locations ......................
11
High Altitude Operation ........................
11
Emission Control System .....................
11
Air Index ...............................................
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Specifications .......................................
FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.............
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Dealer Locator Information...................
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How to Contact Honda .........................
13
Honda Publications ..............................
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...................
HRS216PDA
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Check.........................................5
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Coverage.................................21
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY. TROUBLESHOOTING Maintenance Safety......EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY ..Engine Will Not Start ......PRODUCT REGISTRATION ....QUESTIONS? Contact your Honda dealer. There is a dealer locator at http://powerequipment.honda.com 00X31VG3 K020 © 2013 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • 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.
  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    Please Register Your Mower FUEL VALVE ON FUEL VALVE OFF Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. You can register by completing and mailing the registration card on the back cover of this book or going online to http://powerequipment.honda.com...
  • Page 4: Cutting Height

    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: Check The Oil Level

    Side Discharge Chute Add Fuel The mower can be used to This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump mulch or side discharge octane rating of 86 or higher. SIDE grass clippings. DISCHARGE Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. GUARD To mulch, make sure the Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
  • Page 6: Operation

    Refuel With Care OPERATION Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode. Refuel only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, with the engine OFF. Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed Always store gasoline in an approved container.
  • Page 7: Operating The Controls

    To ensure WARM ENGINE: Move the throttle lever to the FAST position. the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or 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. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures. See “Honda Publications” on page 17 for ordering information.
  • Page 9: Blade

    TRAILING EDGE NORMAL CRACKED WORN BENT If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for inspection. Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection Inspect the blade bolts for any signs of damage INSPECT WASHERS or looseness. If they are damaged, they must AND BOLT HEADS be replaced.
  • 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

    If installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug 2. Release the blade control lever; the engine should stop quickly. seats. If it does not, take your mower to an authorized Honda servicing Spark plug torque: 14 ft-lb (20 N·m) dealer for repair.
  • Page 12: 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 13: Handlebar

    Fuel filter clogged, Take the mower to an authorized LOCKING carburetor malfunction, Honda servicing dealer for repair. KNOB (2) ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc. Removing From Storage Vibration When unfolding the handlebar, be sure to lock the handlebar locking knobs to secure the handlebar in the mowing position.
  • Page 14: Technical Information

    ENGINE The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to SERIAL NUMBER keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions standards. Tampering and Altering NOTICE There are two serial numbers, one for the engine and one for the mower frame.
  • Page 15: Air Index

    Exhaust: 0.20 ± 0.02 mm (cold) HRS216K4PDA Honda rotary push mower, 21-inch mower deck, flywheel brake, side discharge Actual amount will vary due to residual oil in the engine. Always use the dipstick to confirm the actual level (page...
  • Page 16: 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 17: Contact Honda

    The information and specifications included in this publication were in 06176-1415-C6 1-1/4 gallon effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., ® NO-SPILL Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change gas cans...
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  • Page 21: Warranty Coverage

    What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: purchased for installation on original Honda equipment or engines to be eligible American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be for warranty coverage. Installing parts and accessories on non-Honda products defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable or engines voids this warranty.
  • Page 22: Emission System Warranty

    Honda Power Equipment dealer Equipment engine. In California, new spark-ignited small off-road equipment who is authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda product during their engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the state's stringent normal business hours.
  • 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 WARRANTY COVERAGE: Honda power equipment engines sold in the United States and Canada are covered by this warranty for a period of two years from the date of delivery to the original retail purchaser or the le 2. Click on Product Registration.

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