Get The Mower Ready - Honda HRS216PDA Owner's Manual

GET THE MOWER READY

Cutting Height Adjustment
The cutting height figures are approximate. The actual height of cut
grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions.
To adjust the cutting height, pull each adjustment lever toward the
wheel, and move it into another notch.
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 cutting height if necessary.
The mower deck can be set to any of the six approximate settings.
Each wheel should be adjusted to the same position.
Lower deck Move both the front and rear adjusters backward.
Raise deck Move both the front and rear adjusters forward.
REAR
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
HRR
3/4" (19 mm)
1-1/4 " (29 mm)
1-3/4" (41.5 mm)
2-1/4" (54 mm)
2-3/4" (67 mm)
3-1/4" (79 mm)
RIGHT SIDE SHOWN
Rear Shield
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
servicing dealer.
Side Discharge Chute
(HRS)
To discharge clippings to
the side, install the side
discharge chute as shown.
Remove the side discharge
chute when mulching.
ADJUSTMENT
HRS
1" (25 mm)
1-1/2 " (37 mm)
2" (50 mm)
2-1/2" (66 mm)
3" (75 mm)
3-1/2" (87 mm)
FORWARD
DISCHARGE GUARD (HRR)
REAR SHIELD
SIDE
DISCHARGE
GUARD
SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE
Mulching Plug
(HRR)
The mulching plug helps to
curve the inside of the
mower deck for more
efficient mulching.
Install and remove the
mulching plug by raising
the rear discharge guard
as shown. The mulching
plug only fits one way.
Remove the mulching plug
when using a grass bag.
FRONT
Grass Bag
LEVER
(HRR)
A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the
bag, 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.
Inspection
During normal use, the grass bag material is subject to deterioration
and wear.
NOTICE
Frequently inspect the grass bag for tears, holes, and excessive wear.
Check for necessary replacement. Make sure the new bag meets the
original specifications.
Grass bag replacement is explained on page 9.
Installation
1. Raise the discharge guard and hook the grass bag onto the mower
deck as shown.
2. Release the discharge guard to secure the grass bag.
Removal
1. Raise the rear
discharge guard,
grasp the grass bag
handle and remove
the grass bag.
2. Release the rear
discharge guard.
3. When the grass bag
is clear of the rear
discharge guard, you
can lift it through the
handlebar opening,
or you can remove it
to the rear of the
mower below the
handlebar.
MULCHING
PLUG
REAR DISCHARGE GUARD
GRASS BAG
HANDLE
BAG
REAR
DISCHARGE
GUARD
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