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QUICK FIND
Air Filter..................................................
Blade........................................................
Contact Honda .......................................
Cutting Height ..........................................
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY ..............................
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................
INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................
Adjust the Handlebar...........................
Check Your Mower..............................
Check Your Mowing Area....................
Cutting Height Adjustment...................
Check the Oil Level .............................
Add Fuel ..............................................
Safe Mowing Practices........................
Operating the Controls ........................
Starting the Engine..............................
Stopping the Engine ............................
Maintenance Safety.............................
For more information about your
lawn mower, visit
www.powerequipment.honda.com
and click on FAQs or scan the QR
code shown here.
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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Find a Dealer..........................................
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Fuel ..........................................................
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Fuel System Maintenance......................
4
Maintenance Schedule.............................
Maintenance Schedule........................
2
Blade Inspection..................................
3
Blade Replacement .............................
3
Oil Change ........................................
3
Air Filter .............................................
Spark Plug.........................................
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Blade Control Check .........................
4
TRANSPORTING .................................
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Fuel ...................................................
Oil ......................................................
6
Cleaning ............................................
7
Storage Location ...............................
7
Handlebar..........................................
7
Removing From Storage ...................
7
Engine Will Not Start .........................
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
www.powerequipment.honda.com
HRS216SDA
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..............................................10
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Oil Level
Check.........................................5
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Spark Plug
..............................................11
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Coverage.................................21
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Loss of Power.......................................
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Vibration ...............................................
9
Mowing Problems.................................
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Serial Number Locations ......................
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High Elevation Operation .....................
11
Emission Control System .....................
11
Air Index ...............................................
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Specifications .......................................
FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.............
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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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PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OWNER’S MANUAL HRS216SDA 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. QUICK FIND Air Filter..........

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    WELCOME   WARNING 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 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

    Adjust the Handlebar PARTS AND CONTROLS 1. Loosen the two locking knobs on the lower handlebar enough to raise the handlebar into the mowing position. CLUTCH LEVER 2. Depress the blade control lever while raising the handlebar BLADE CONTROL LEVER BLADE CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE LEVER FUEL TANK CAP...

  • Page 4: Cutting Height

    Rear Shield BEFORE EACH OPERATION 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 Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will servicing dealer.

  • Page 5: Check The Oil Level

    Side Discharge Chute Add Fuel The mower can be used to Use regular unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or mulch or side discharge higher. The fuel can contain up to 10% ethanol by volume. SIDE grass clippings. DISCHARGE GUARD To mulch, make sure the...

  • Page 6: Operation

    Refuel With Care OPERATION Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode. Refuel only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, with the engine OFF. Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed Always store gasoline in an approved container.

  • Page 7: Operating The Controls

    Operating the Controls SERVICING YOUR MOWER Blade Control Lever The blade control lever must be pulled back against the handlebar to Proper maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and start and run the engine. The blade starts to rotate when the lever is trouble-free operation.

  • Page 8: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Before 5 hours First 50 hours 100 hours 150 hours each use of use or 25 hours of use or of use or of use or Item Action See page first month of use every every year every two 6 months years Rear shield...

  • Page 9: Blade

    Blade Inspection Blade Replacement 1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (page 1. Remove the two blade bolts with a 14 mm (6 point) socket wrench. Use a wooden block to prevent the blade from turning 2. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (page 11).

  • Page 10: Air Filter

    Oil Change Air Filter Change the oil after the first month or 5 hours of use. Thereafter, Clean the air filter after the first 25 hours of use. Thereafter, clean the change the oil every 6 months or 50 hours of use. Change the oil filter every 6 months or 50 hours of use.

  • Page 11: Spark Plug

    Spark Plug Spark Arrester (optional part) Replace the spark plug every 2 years or after 150 hours of use. The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed. Recommended Spark Plug: NGK - BPR5ES Your lawn mower engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester.

  • Page 12: Transporting

    Cleaning TRANSPORTING Mower Deck Before washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the engine and If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Rest the mower on its right mower on the transport vehicle.

  • Page 13: Handlebar

    Handlebar Loss of Power 1. Loosen the handlebar locking knobs. Possible Cause Correction 2. Press and hold the blade control lever. Throttle lever in wrong Set the throttle lever in the FAST 3. Swing the handlebar forward. position position (page Prevent the cables from getting pinched or kinked.

  • Page 14: Technical Information

    Emission Control System TECHNICAL INFORMATION Source of Emissions The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of Serial Number Locations nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen is very important because, under certain conditions, they react to form photochemical smog when subjected to sunlight. Carbon monoxide does not react in the same way, but it is toxic.

  • Page 15: Air Index

    Air Index Maintenance Fuel Unleaded gasoline with a pump page 5 An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified octane rating of 86 or higher containing to an emission durability time period in accordance with the no more than 10% ethanol by volume requirements of the California Air Resources Board.

  • Page 16: Fuel System Maintenance

    fuel-related problems can be avoided by following the precautions FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE listed below. Fuel system damage and engine performance problems resulting from deteriorated fuel are not covered by the Distributor’s Limited Warranty (see page 21). When maintained properly, your Honda lawn mower should provide years of trouble-free operation.

  • Page 17: Contact Honda

    Parts Catalog This manual provides complete, illustrated parts lists, and is available through your Honda dealer. Frequently Asked Questions The Honda Power Equipment web site provides additional information for users of Honda power equipment. Visit www.powerequipment.honda.com and click on FAQs.
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  • Page 21: Warranty Coverage

    You must, at your expense, take the Honda Power Equipment part, accessory, apparel or Equipment Customer Relations Dept. of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. See “How to the Honda Power Equipment on which the part or accessory is installed, and proof of page 17 Contact Honda”...

  • Page 22: Emission System Warranty

    Your new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EPA, Environment Canada, and State of California emission regulations (models certified for sale in You must, at your own expense, take your Honda Power Equipment engine or the product California only). American Honda Motor Co., Inc. provides the emission warranty on which it is installed, along with your sales registration card or other proof of original coverage for engines in the United States and its territories.

  • Page 23: Product Registration

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Honda. To ensure you receive important service information in the event of a product update or recall, please register your lawn mower within 30 days of purchase. From time to time, American Honda conducts sales promotions that require you to register your lawn mower within 30 days of purchase.
  • Page 24 WARRANTY COVERAGE: Honda power equipment engines sold in the United States and Canada are covered by this warranty for a period of two years from the date of delivery to the original retail purchaser or the le 2. Click on Product Registration.

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