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HRC216HXA
QUICK FIND
Air Filter...........................................
Blades ...............................................
Blade Inspection................................
Cutting Height ...................................
Find a Dealer...................................
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY ........................
PARTS AND CONTROLS .................
INITIAL MOWER SETUP..................
List of Parts .................................
Attach the Handlebar ..................
Add Engine Oil ............................
Assemble the Grass Bag ............
BEFORE EACH OPERATION ..........
Check Your Mower......................
Check Your Mowing Area ...........
Blade Inspection .........................
Rear Shield .................................
Mulching Plug .............................
Grass Bag ...................................
Cutting Height Adjustment ..........
Check the Oil Level.....................
Add Fuel......................................
OPERATION .....................................
Safe Mowing Practices ...............
Operating the Controls................
Starting the Engine....................
Stopping the Engine..................
00X31VK6 K022
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Fuel ..................................................
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Fuel System Maintenance................
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Handlebar Setup ................................
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Maintenance Schedule.....................
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Oil Change .......................................
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SERVICING YOUR MOWER ...........
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Maintenance Safety ...................
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Maintenance Schedule...............
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Blade Replacement ....................
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Oil Change .................................
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Air Filter ......................................
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Spark Plug ..................................
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Blade Control Check ..................
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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 .....................................
8
Storage Location ........................
8
Removing From Storage ............
8
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................
8
Engine Will Not Start ..................
9
Loss of Power ............................
10
Vibration .....................................
10
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locater at
powerequipment.honda.com
© 2016-2020 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved
HRC216HDA
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 Level Check ...........................................
21
Operating the Controls ................................
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Serial Number Locations ............................
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Spark Plug ..................................................
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Warranty Coverage ....................................
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION ....................
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Serial Number Locations......................
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High Altitude Operation ........................
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Emission Control System .....................
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Air Index ...............................................
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Specifications .......................................
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AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS .
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION ....................
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Parts, Accessories, and Service Items
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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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DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY ..
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EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY............
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Loss of Power ......Starting the Engine....Vibration ........Stopping the Engine....Mowing and Bagging Problems.. QUESTIONS? Contact your Honda dealer. There is a dealer locater at powerequipment.honda.com 00X31VK6 K022 © 2016-2020 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved... -
Page 2: For Your Safety
Important Message to Parents WELCOME The safety of your children is very important to Honda. Lawn mowers are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result in serious injuries. Your child must be big enough, strong enough, and... -
Page 3: Parts And Controls
LEVER (P. 9) parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included SHIFT LEVER (P. 10) with your mower. -
Page 4: Attach The Handlebar
Attach the Handlebar 6. Tip the mower back onto its wheels. 7. Remove the cardboard packaging between the handle support 1. Align the handlebar’s lower bolt holes with the holes in the handle hangers and the handlebar. stay by rotating the handlebar into the operating position, and then From the grass bag side of the handlebar, insert the upper stud on holding it in place. -
Page 5: Add Engine Oil
Please Register Your Mower 1. Insert the grass bag joint through the lid and grass Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. PUSH NUT (2) bag frame. Secure with a You can register by completing and mailing the... -
Page 6: Blades
Anything that can be picked up by the blades and thrown is a potential If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda hazard to you and others. Look for things like stones, sticks, nails, and servicing dealer for inspection. -
Page 7: Cutting Height
1. Raise the discharge GUARD rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively worn, guard and hook the have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer. grass bag onto the mower deck as shown. Clean any grass clippings from the hook channel. -
Page 8: Check The Oil Level
Check the Oil Level 1. Remove the fuel tank cap. 2. Add fuel to the bottom of the red fuel level 1. Unscrew and remove the filler gauge in the neck of the cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. fuel tank. Do not overfill. 2. -
Page 9: Operating The Controls
Avoid Obstacles DANGER Gravel, loose stones, and landscaping material can be picked up by the mower and thrown many feet with enough force to cause serious personal injury and/or property damage. The best way to prevent The blades are sharp and spin at high speed. If you come potential injury from thrown objects is to release the blade control in contact with a spinning blade, it will cut you severely lever to stop the blades before reaching areas with gravel, loose... -
Page 10: Starting The Engine
Drive Clutch Lever 2. Move the throttle lever to the proper starting position. With the engine running, push the drive clutch lever forward COLD ENGINE: FAST to propel the mower forward. Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE position. Release the drive clutch lever WARM ENGINE: to stop the mower’s forward Move the throttle lever to the... -
Page 11: Servicing Your Mower
To ensure working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away their equivalents for repair and replacement. -
Page 12: Maintenance Schedule
(3) If the blade (engine) takes over three seconds to stop completely (with the throttle lever in fast position), the flywheel brake system should be inspected and repaired. (4) 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 22 for ordering information. -
Page 13: Oil Change
Blade bolt torque: 36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N·m) level (page If you do not have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda servicing dealer tighten the blade bolts. NOTICE The upper blade or an optional accessory spacer plate must be Using non detergent oil can shorten the engine’s service life, and... -
Page 14: Air Filter
“DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY” on page (0.7 ~ 0.8 mm) We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it Correct the gap, if necessary, by seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can... -
Page 15: Blade Control Check
2. Move the throttle lever to FAST and release the blade control DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER lever; the engine should stop within three seconds. If it does not, take your mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair. 6. While holding the drive clutch lever all... -
Page 16: Fuel
If the choke arm does not move all the way to its stop in either trouble free and looking good. To help keep rust and corrosion from direction, take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer. impairing your lawn mower’s function and appearance, and to make... -
Page 17: Cleaning
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor Take the mower to an outdoors and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to malfunction, ignition malfunction, authorized Honda servicing evaporate any water remaining on the engine. valves stuck, etc. dealer for repair. -
Page 18: Vibration
(page 13). Blades bent, damaged, or Take the mower to an unbalanced by improper authorized Honda servicing sharpening dealer for repair. Mechanical damage, such as a bent crankshaft Engine speed too fast ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER... - Page 19 These original-design replacement parts are manufactured to the same standards as the original parts, so you can be confident of their performance. Honda cannot deny coverage under the emission warranty solely for the use of non-Honda replacement parts or service performed at a location other than an authorized Honda dealership;...
- Page 20 Specifications Transmission Design and Performance Mower Features Transmission Type Hydrostatic, fluid drive, infinitely variable speeds HRC216K3HDAH Hydrostatic transmission, flywheel brake, ® recoil starting, Microcut twin blades, Maximum Mower Ground 3.98 mph (1.78 m/s) 9 inch wheels Speed (engine at 3,100 rpm) Dimensions, Weights, and Capacities Maintenance Length...
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Page 21: Fuel System Maintenance
AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS When properly maintained, your Honda powered product 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 22: Find A Dealer
The information and specifications included in this publication were in Blade spacer 06725-VK6-000 Install in place of the effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., plate upper blade to allow Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change single blade mowing. - Page 23 Honda equipment or engines to be eligible for warranty American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be coverage. Installing parts and accessories on non-Honda products or engines voids defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable this warranty.
- Page 24 Honda Power Equipment dealer periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or who is authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda product during their improper maintenance of your small off-road engine or equipment leading to the normal business hours.
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