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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
To ensure briskly. Return the starter grip gently. the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement. To ensure easy restarting and maximum performance from the Auto...
(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.
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.
21). fuel leakage We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it 2. Wipe the oil filler area clean, and then remove the oil filler seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can cap/dipstick.
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.
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 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. Vibration TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause Correction Grass and debris lodged under the...
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...
300 hours (0 ~ 80 cc) 500 hours (greater than 80 cc) 1000 hours (225 cc and greater) Specifications Mower Features HRS2165PKA Honda rotary push mower, 21-inch mower deck, flywheel brake, side discharge, Auto Choke System Dimensions and Weights Length 61-1/8 in (1554 mm)
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Maintenance Fuel Unleaded gasoline with a pump page 5 octane rating of 86 or higher containing no more than 10% ethanol by volume Capacity: 0.25 US gal (0.93 L) See “AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS” on page 17 Blade Bolt 36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N•m) page 9 Torque Engine Oil...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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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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