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Air Filter..................................................
Blades ....................................................
Contact Honda .......................................
Cutting Height ..........................................
CONTENTS
WELCOME .............................................
FOR YOUR SAFETY ..............................
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................
INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................
List of Parts .........................................
Adjust the Handlebar...........................
Add Engine Oil ....................................
Assemble the Grass Bag.....................
BEFORE EACH OPERATION ................
Check Your Mower..............................
Check Your Mowing Area....................
Clip Director® ......................................
Rear Shield..........................................
Grass Bag ...........................................
Cutting Height Adjustment...................
Check the Oil Level .............................
Add Fuel ..............................................
OPERATION...........................................
Safe Mowing Practices........................
Operating the Controls ........................
Starting the Engine..............................
Illustrations in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may not be exact representations. All information contained in this manual is
based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty. Ltd. reserves
the right to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Honda Australia
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Find a Dealer..........................................
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Fuel ..........................................................
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Fuel System Maintenance......................
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Maintenance Schedule...........................
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Stopping the Engine ............................
Mowing Tips ........................................
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SERVICING YOUR MOWER................
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Maintenance Safety...........................
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Maintenance Schedule......................
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Blade Inspection................................
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Blade Replacement ...........................
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Oil Change ........................................
Air Filter .............................................
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Spark Plug.........................................
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TRANSPORTING .................................
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STORAGE ............................................
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Fuel ...................................................
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Oil ......................................................
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Cleaning ............................................
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Storage Location ...............................
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Handlebar..........................................
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Removing From Storage ...................
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Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty. Ltd. This includes text, figures and tables.
Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty. Ltd.
ABN 96 006 662 862 (trading as Honda MPE).
© 2020 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 Change.................................................
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Oil Level Check............................................
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Spark Plug .................................................
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Warranty Coverage....................................
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TROUBLESHOOTING...............................
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Engine Will Not Start ..............................
Loss of Power.........................................
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Vibration .................................................
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION ....................
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Serial Number Locations ........................
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High Altitude Operation ..........................
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Specifications .........................................
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION ....................
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Dealer Locator Information.....................
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How to Contact Honda ...........................
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Honda Publications ................................
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SERVICE RECORD...................................
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LIMITED WARRANTY ...............................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Illustrations in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may not be exact representations. All information contained in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty. Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.

  • Page 2: Welcome

    Important Message to Parents WELCOME The safety of children and adolescents is important to Honda. Lawn mowers are powerful tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result in serious injuries. Please ensure before any Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are...

  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    THROTTLE LEVER (P. 8) parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the following list. Contact the authorised Honda dealer from whom you HANDLEBAR purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included with your mower.

  • Page 4: Add Engine Oil

    • BEFORE EACH OPERATION (page into the oil filler opening. • OPERATION (page All Honda engines are run at the • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page factory prior to packaging. Most of the oil is removed prior to shipment; BEFORE EACH OPERATION however, some oil remains in the engine.

  • Page 5: Clip Director

    If the rear shield is excessively Director lever and cover assembly to remove the grass clippings. worn, have it replaced by your authorised Honda servicing dealer. page 16 for additional mower deck cleaning instructions.

  • Page 6: Cutting Height

    Inspection During use, the grass bag material is subject to normal wear and tear. 27 mm  CAUTION 39 mm 51 mm 64 mm An excessively worn grass bag may allow objects to be thrown 76 mm toward the operator. 88 mm Thrown objects can hurt you.

  • Page 7: Operation

    Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown OPERATION above may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system. Engine damage or performance problems that result from using a fuel For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above area, such as a garage.

  • Page 8: Operating The Controls

    Keep Shields in Place thrown objects is to release the blade control lever to stop the blades before reaching areas with gravel, loose stones, or landscaping Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by material. thrown objects and from hot engine parts and moving components. Be careful when mowing over obstacles that stick up above the For your safety and the safety of others, never use the mower unless surface of the lawn such as sprinkler heads, paving, edging, raised...

  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    Smart Drive Control 1. Release the blade To prevent thumb fatigue, hold BLADE CONTROL LEVER control lever to stop the Smart Drive control as shown. With the engine running blade rotation. and the blades rotating, 2. Move the throttle lever to slowly push the Smart the STOP position to Drive control to propel the...
  • Page 10 Mowing Patterns The blades must spin very fast to cut properly. If engine speed drops, Your Honda mower will work most efficiently if you use the following it could mean the engine is being overloaded by the blades trying to mowing patterns as much as possible.

  • Page 11: Servicing Your Mower

    To ensure • To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or working around petrol. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not petrol, their equivalents for repair and replacement.

  • Page 12: 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 authorised Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures.

  • Page 13: Blades

    NORMAL WORN BENT CRACKED BLADE BOLT (2) If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorised Honda servicing dealer for inspection. SPECIAL WASHER DIRECTION Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection 7. Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench. Wear thick leather...

  • Page 14: Air Filter

    We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it the mower on its right side. seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can...

  • Page 15: Spark Plug

    Spark Plug arrester. Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA approved spark arrester is available from an authorised Honda servicing dealer. See “Parts, Accessories, and Service Items” on Replace the spark plug every 2 years or after 150 hours of use.

  • Page 16: Transporting

    Cleaning TRANSPORTING Mower Deck Allow the engine to cool before cleaning or washing. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can Before cleaning or washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the burn you and can ignite some materials.

  • Page 17: Handlebar

    1. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees to release the  Fuel filter clogged, Take the mower to an authorised locating pins carburetor malfunction, Honda servicing dealer for repair.  2. Fold the handlebar forward ; do not pinch or kink the cables. ignition malfunction, valves stuck, etc.

  • Page 18: Technical Information

    Specifications TECHNICAL INFORMATION Mower Features HRN216VYU Honda rotary mower, 21-inch mower deck, ® Serial Number Locations 3-in-1 Clip Director , Smart Drive variable ® speed transmission, Roto-Stop blade brake clutch, Auto Choke System Dimensions and Weights Length 1,550 mm Width...

  • Page 19: Fuel System Maintenance

    AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS When maintained properly, your Honda lawn mower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However, petrol 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

    The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever.

  • Page 21: Service Record

    SERVICE RECORD Here is an easy way to keep track of the hours your Honda lawn mower has done. Record how many hours you get from a tank of fuel, and then simply record the number of tanks used. TANK x HOURS per TANK = TOTAL HOURS USE. (Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 12).
  • Page 22 SERVICE RECORD Here is an easy way to keep track of the hours your Honda lawn mower has done. Record how many hours you get from a tank of fuel, and then simply record the number of tanks used. TANK x HOURS per TANK = TOTAL HOURS USE. (Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 12).

  • Page 23: Warranty Coverage

    What Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: accessories, or apparel. Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be defective in Parts and accessories installed by a dealer who is authorised by Honda to sell them material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time will be repaired or replaced under warranty without charge for parts or labor.
  • Page 24 www.hondampe.com.au HPE.2020.01 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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