Cutting Height; Rear Shield; Mulching Plug; Grass Bag - Honda HRC216HDA Owner's Manual

Rear Shield

During normal use the rear shield is subject to deterioration and wear.
Remove the grass bag and raise the discharge guard to check the
rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively worn,
have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer.

Mulching Plug

To mulch the grass clippings rather than bag them, install the
mulching plug.
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
Make sure the tab at the bottom rear of the mulching plug fits snugly
into the slot at the back of the discharge chute.

Grass Bag

A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the
bag fabric, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass
bag before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity. Bagging
performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90% filled.
Also, the bag is easier to empty when it is not packed full.
To minimize dust and fine particles from passing through the grass
bag fabric, it is best to mow grass in the morning when the grass is
slightly damp but not too wet.
Inspection
During use, the grass bag material is subject to normal wear and tear.
CAUTION

An excessively worn grass bag may allow objects to be
thrown toward the operator.
Thrown objects can hurt you.
Replace a worn grass bag to prevent possible injury.
Grass bag replacement is explained on
DISCHARGE GUARD
REAR SHIELD
SLOT
TAB
page 5.
Installation
1. Raise the discharge
guard and hook the
grass bag onto the
mower deck as shown.
Clean any grass
clippings from the hook
channel.
2. Release the discharge
guard to secure the
grass bag.
Removal
1. Raise the discharge
guard, grasp the grass
bag handle, and
remove the grass bag.
2. When the grass bag is clear of the discharge guard, you can lift it
through the handlebar opening or remove it to the rear of the
mower below the handlebar.

Cutting Height Adjustment

To adjust the cutting height, pull each adjustment lever toward the
wheel and move the lever into another notch. Move all four
adjustment levers to the same height setting.
To set the mower to its maximum height, move the two rear wheel
adjusters all the way to the back, and move the front wheel adjusters
all the way to the front.
To set the mower to its lowest height, move the two rear wheel
adjusters all the way to the front, and move the front wheel adjusters
all the way to the back.
If you are not sure what cutting height to select, start with a high
setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small
area. Readjust the cutting height if necessary.
APPROXIMATE CUTTING HEIGHTS
3-1/2 in (89 mm)
2-1/2 in (63 mm)
1-1/2 in (39 mm)
REAR WHEEL
CUTTING
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER (4)
If you are not sure what cutting height to select, start with a high
setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small
area. Then readjust the cutting height if necessary.
GRASS
DISCHARGE
BAG
GUARD
LID
4 in (101 mm)
3 in (76 mm)
2 in (51 mm)
1 in (25 mm)
3/4 in (19 mm)
FRONT WHEEL
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