Fuel System - Honda HRS216PDA Owner's Manual

Spark Arrester (optional equipment)
Your lawn mower engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester.
In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark
arrester. Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA
approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda
servicing dealer. See page 18 for part numbers.
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it
functioning as designed.
1. Allow the engine to cool, then remove the bolts from the muffler
shield. Remove the muffler shield.
2. Remove the set screw and remove the spark arrester.
3. Check for carbon deposits on the spark arrester and the exhaust
port. Use a brush to remove any carbon deposits from the screen.
Replace the screen if it is torn or damaged.
4. Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten all hardware
securely.
SET SCREW
MUFFLER
SHIELD
BOLT (3)
Flywheel Brake
Start the engine outdoors and move the throttle to FAST. Release the
flywheel brake lever; the engine should stop quickly. If it does not,
take your mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair.
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MUFFLER
SPARK
ARRESTER

FUEL SYSTEM

Refueling
Honda recommends using a No-Spill® gas can (page 18).
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane rating of 86 or higher.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. If the engine
has been running, allow it to cool first. Never refuel the engine inside a
building where gasoline fumes may reach flames or sparks.
You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10%
Ethanol (E10) or 5% Methanol by volume. In addition, Methanol must
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors. Use of fuels with content
of Ethanol or Methanol greater than shown 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 with percentages of Ethanol or
Methanol greater than shown above are not covered by warranty.

WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.
Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
To refuel, remove the fuel tank
cap, and fill the tank with
gasoline to the bottom of the filler
neck.
Refuel carefully to avoid spilling
fuel. Do not overfill. There should
be no fuel in the filler neck.
After refueling, tighten the fuel
tank cap until it clicks.
Move the mower at least 10 feet
(3 meters) away from the fueling
source and site before starting
the engine.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when
filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered by
the DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY (page 19).
MAXIMUM FUEL LEVEL
FUEL TANK
CAP
TETHER