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Honda HRR216VXA Owner's Manual

Honda HRR216VXA Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are
certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest
lawn mowers on the market.
We want to help you get the best results from your new mower and to
operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do
that; please read it carefully.
We suggest you read the DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY
(page 19) and EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
(page 20) to fully understand coverage and your responsibilities of
ownership.
When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that
an authorized Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing
Honda mowers and is supported by the parts and service divisions of
American Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction
and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.
Keep this owner's manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time.
This owner's manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn
mower and should remain with the lawn mower if resold.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in
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
incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the
mower. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt
you or others. Please read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a lawn mower. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
• Safety Labels - on the lawn mower.
• Instructions - how to use this mower correctly and safely.
• Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert A symbol and one
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These
signal words mean:
B
DANGER
B
WARNING
B
CAUTION
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
• Damage Prevention Messages - You will also see other
important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This
word means:
Your engine or other property can be
NOTICE
damaged if you don't follow instructions.
© 2005-2010 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.-All Rights Reserved
31VL0B25
00X31-VL0-B250
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
POM31VL0B25
K6
EM5
HPE.2010.08
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
OWNER'S MANUAL
HRR216VXA
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The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
CONTENTS*
INTRODUCTION ...............................1
SAFETY MESSAGES........................1
LAWN MOWER SAFETY ..................2
PARENTS.....................................2
CONTROL LOCATIONS ...................4
BEFORE OPERATION......................4
READY TO GO?...........................4
CHECK YOUR MOWING AREA ..4
OPERATION......................................6
PRECAUTIONS ..........................6
STARTING THE ENGINE.............6
FOR MOWING..............................7
STOPPING THE ENGINE ............7
MAINTENANCE SAFETY.............8
BLADES........................................9
REPLACEMENT.........................10
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ...........11
REFUELING ...............................12
*For information regarding cable adjustment, and how to mow your lawn, see
FAQs at www.hondapowerequipment.com/faq
WARNING
:
TRANSPORTING ............................ 13
STORAGE ....................................... 13
PROBLEMS..................................... 15
TECHNICAL INFORMATION .......... 16
ALTITUDE OPERATION ............ 16
AIR INDEX.................................. 17
SPECIFICATIONS...................... 17
SERVICE ITEMS ........................ 18
INFORMATION........................... 18
INFORMATION........................... 18
WARRANTY ............................... 19
APPAREL ................................... 19
WARRANTY ............................... 20
CARD .................................Last page
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that an authorized Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda mowers and is supported by the parts and service divisions of American Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.

  • Page 2: Lawn Mower Safety

    Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to Never operate the blades over gravel. read, contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer for a replacement. Keep Shields in Place Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by thrown objects and from hot engine parts and moving components.

  • Page 3: Setting Up Your New Mower

    Please Register Your Lawn Mower If your dealer did not collect registration information from you, please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. This allows us to contact you with any important updates regarding your PLASTIC CLIP BAG FRAME mower.

  • Page 4: Control Locations

    CONTROL LOCATIONS BEFORE OPERATION SMART DRIVE Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will BLADE CONTROL CONTROL (P. 7) significantly reduce your risk of injury. LEVER (P. 7) Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to operate them.

  • Page 5: Get The Mower Ready

    GET THE MOWER READY Mulching Plug DISCHARGE The mulching plug helps to Handlebar Height Adjustment GUARD curve the inside of the 1. Adjust the handlebar height for a comfortable operating position. mower deck for more efficient mulching. 2. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees into the unlock position.

  • Page 6: Operation

    SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS the rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively worn, have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer. Before operating the mower for the first time, please review LAWN MOWER SAFETY (page 2). Even if you have operated other mowers,...

  • Page 7: Operating The Controls For Mowing

    3. With the blade control Smart Drive Control lever released, pull the The Smart Drive control can BLADE starter grip lightly until be adjusted up or down into CONTROL you feel resistance, then any one of five positions LEVER pull briskly. Return the (page 5).

  • Page 8: Safe Mowing Practices

    Obstacles To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement. Use the side of the mower to cut...

  • Page 9: Maintenance Schedule

    Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures. A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is excessively 3. See the FAQ section of the Honda Power Equipment web site. worn, bent, cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced. A Visit www.hondapowerequipment.com/faq...

  • Page 10: Grass Bag Cleaning And Replacement

    Wash the bag with a garden hose, and allow it to dry completely before use; a wet bag will clog quickly. Replacement SPECIAL Replace a worn or damaged bag with a Honda replacement bag or its WASHER (2) equivalent (page 18). Removal Installation 1.

  • Page 11: Engine Maintenance

    20 30 40°C recommended range. The SAE oil viscosity and service category are in the API label on the oil container. Honda recommends API service category SJ or later oil. AIR DUCT Engine Oil Change COVER Drain the used oil while the engine is warm.

  • Page 12: Refueling

    In some areas it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark NOTICE arrester. Check local laws and regulations. In optional USDA approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda An incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage. servicing dealer (see page 18).

  • Page 13: Transporting

    TRANSPORTING B WARNING If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before loading the mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.

  • Page 14: Placing In Storage

    Running time should be less than 3 minutes. corrosion. Honda recommends using the universal lawn mower cover Long Term or Seasonal Storage (greater than 90 days) (page 18).

  • Page 15: Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems

    (flooded engine) Wrong blades installed Install correct blades (page 18). Fuel filter clogged, carburetor Take the mower to an authorized malfunction, ignition Honda servicing dealer for repair. malfunction, valves stuck, etc. Loss of Power Possible Cause Correction Throttle not set to FAST Move the throttle to FAST (page 7).

  • Page 16: Technical Information

    ENGINE maintenance of emissions control systems. SERIAL The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to NUMBER keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions HRR2166VXA MZCG_XXXXXX standards. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

  • Page 17: Air Index

    * Do not try to increase the engine speed above the maximum Compression Ratio 8.5:1 governed speed; the blades could fracture and come apart. Ignition System Transistorized magneto ** See the FAQ section of the Honda Power Equipment web site. Visit www.hondapowerequipment.com/faq.htm...

  • Page 18: Consumer Information

    CONSUMER INFORMATION DEALER LOCATOR INFORMATION To find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer anywhere in the United REPLACEMENT PARTS, States: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICE ITEMS Visit www.HondaPowerEquipment.com and click on Dealer Locator. Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION these (or other) Honda Genuine items for your lawn mower.

  • Page 19: Distributor's Limited Warranty

    Apparel 6 months 3 months American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be To Qualify for This Warranty: defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable 1. The accessories, replacement parts, or apparel must be purchased from warranty time period.

  • Page 20: Emission Control System Warranty

    United States and its Honda dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a warranted part, territories. Honda Canada Inc. provides the emission warranty for engines in your claim for repair of your engine may be denied.
  • Page 21 NOTES...
  • Page 22 NOTES...

  • Page 23: Product Registration

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION PLEASE COMPLETE and MAIL or REGISTER ONLINE www.hondapowerequipment.com Honda HRX Mowers Honda HR Mowers Look on the left side of the mower Look on the center rear section of the mower deck, in front of the deck, in front of the discharge discharge guard door spring.
  • Page 24 It’s that simple! You’ll receive e-mail confirmation of your registration. Product Registration NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 117 ALPHARETTA GA AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. POWER EQUIPMENT DIVISION 4900 MARCONI DRIVE ALPHARETTA, GA 30005-9956...

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