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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.....................
Please Register Your Mower...............
Before Using Your Lawn Mower..........
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..............................
Stopping the Engine ............................
Mowing Tips ........................................
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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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SERVICING YOUR MOWER................
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Maintenance Safety...........................
Maintenance Schedule......................
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Blade Inspection................................
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Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection.........
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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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Spark Arrester (optional part) ............
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Smart Drive Cable Adjustment ..........
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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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TROUBLESHOOTING..........................
7
Engine Will Not Start .........................
8
Loss of Power....................................
8
Vibration ............................................
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Mowing and Bagging Problems.........
9
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
To register your mower, scan
the QR code or see
page 23
for additional ways to register.
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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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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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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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WARRANTY ..............................................
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION .....................
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QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
powerequipment.honda.com
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
QUESTIONS? To register your mower, scan Contact your Honda dealer. the QR code or see page 23 There is a dealer locator at for additional ways to register. powerequipment.honda.com 00X31VR8 B302 © 2020-2022 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved... -
Page 2: Welcome
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest lawn mowers on the market. -
Page 3: Parts And Controls
THROTTLE LEVER (P. 8) following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included HANDLEBAR with your mower. -
Page 4: Add Engine Oil
People and animals near the lawn area can move into your lawn Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. mower’s path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown You can register: objects. -
Page 5: Clip Director
If the rear shield is excessively If the Clip Director is difficult to worn, have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer. move or the lever will not lock fully: •... -
Page 6: Cutting Height
Check the Oil Level Installation DISCHARGE GRASS BAG GUARD 1. Raise the 1. Unscrew and remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. HANDLE discharge guard 2. Insert and remove the and clean out any dipstick without grass or debris in screwing it into the the mounting filler neck. -
Page 7: Operation
General NOTICE Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely necessary. Always If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis, look down and behind before and while moving backward. (more than 4 weeks before next use), refer to “AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS”... -
Page 8: Operating The Controls
Avoid Slopes Blade Control ROTO-STOP System BUTTON ° Avoid steep slopes of more than 20 To start blade rotation, Mow across slopes, not up and down. Be make sure the engine is careful when changing direction. Mowing on a running and the throttle slope when the grass is damp or wet could lever is in the FAST... -
Page 9: Stopping The Engine
Mowing Patterns (12 ~ 25 mm) above their recommended height. More frequent Your Honda mower will work most efficiently if you use the following mowing is required for mulching than for bagging. For best mulching mowing patterns as much as possible. Mower deck and equipment... -
Page 10: Servicing Your Mower
To ensure gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or from all fuel-related parts. their equivalents for repair and replacement. -
Page 11: 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 20 for ordering information. -
Page 12: Blades
NORMAL WORN BENT CRACKED BLADE BOLT (2) If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized 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 13: 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 14: Spark Plug
Spark Plug arrester. Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda servicing dealer. See “Parts, Accessories, and Service Items” on Replace the spark plug every 2 years or after 150 hours of use. -
Page 15: 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 16: Handlebar
1. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees to release the Fuel filter clogged, Take the mower to an authorized 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 17: Technical Information
This engine, when operated at high original parts, so you can be confident of their performance. Honda altitude with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use, will cannot deny coverage under the emission warranty solely for the use meet each emission standard throughout its useful life. -
Page 18: Air Index
(cold) manual Exhaust: 0.10 ± 0.02 mm Actual amount will vary due to residual oil in the engine. Always HRN216VYAA Honda rotary mower, 21-inch mower deck, ® use the dipstick to confirm the actual level (page HRN216VYPA 3-in-1 Clip Director , Smart Drive variable ®... -
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, 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 20: Contact Honda
The information and specifications included in this publication were in Service Items effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without... -
Page 21: Warranty Coverage
States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Parts and Accessories must be American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be purchased for installation on original Honda equipment or engines to be eligible defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable for warranty coverage. -
Page 22: Emission Control System Warranty
Honda Power Equipment dealer warrant the emissions control system on your power equipment engine for the who is authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda product during their periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or 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 Register Your Product Online 1. Go to powerequipment.honda.com/reg to register your unit. Enter your serial number, and then click Submit. Complete the required information and click Submit. It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE NECESSARY Product Registration IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES...