Cleaning; Storage Location; Removing From Storage; Troubleshooting - Honda HRC216HXA Owner's Manual

Cleaning

Mower Deck
Before washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the engine and
turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Rest the mower on its right
side, so the fuel cap side is up. This will help to prevent fuel leakage
and hard starting due to carburetor flooding. Wear heavy gloves to
protect your hands from the blades.
Be careful to avoid getting water into controls and cables, or
anywhere near the engine air cleaner or muffler opening.
Engine
Wash the engine by hand, and be careful to prevent water from
entering the air cleaner and exhaust opening.
NOTICE
Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water
into the air cleaner. Water in the air cleaner will soak the paper filter
and can enter the carburetor or engine cylinder, causing damage.
Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage. If the engine has
been running, allow it to cool before washing.
Grass Bag
Remove the bag from the mower, and wash it with a garden hose or
pressure washer. Allow the bag to dry completely before storage.
Drying
After washing the lawn mower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces.
Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Start the engine
outdoors and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to
evaporate any water remaining on the engine.
Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
After the lawn mower is clean and dry, touch up any damaged paint,
and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil.

Storage Location

If your mower will be stored with gasoline in the fuel tank and
carburetor, it is important to reduce the hazard of gasoline vapor
ignition. Select a well-ventilated dry storage area away from any
appliance that operates with a flame, such as a furnace, water heater,
or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-producing electric
motor, or where power tools are operated.
Make sure the fuel valve is in the OFF position to reduce the
possibility of fuel leakage.
Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Tilting can cause
fuel or oil leakage.
With the engine and exhaust system cool, cover the mower to keep
out dust. A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some
materials. Do not use sheet plastic as a dust cover. A nonporous
cover will trap moisture around the mower, promoting rust and
corrosion.

Removing From Storage

Check your mower as described in BEFORE OPERATION
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine may smoke briefly at startup.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Will Not Start

Possible Cause
Fuel valve OFF
Throttle lever in the wrong
position
Out of fuel
Bad fuel, mower stored
without treating gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped
Spark plug wet with fuel
(flooded engine)
Fuel filter restricted,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.

Loss of Power

Possible Cause
Throttle not set to FAST
Grass too tall or wet
Mower deck clogged
Air filter restricted
Bad fuel, mower stored
without treating gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline
Fuel filter restricted,
carburetor malfunction,
ignition malfunction, valves
stuck, etc.

Vibration

Possible Cause
Grass and debris lodged
under the mower deck
Blades improperly installed,
loose, bent, damaged, or
unbalanced by improper
(page 6).
sharpening
Mechanical damage, such as
a bent crankshaft
Correction
Turn the fuel valve ON (page
Move the throttle lever to the
CHOKE position, unless the engine
is warm (page 9).
Refuel (page 8).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page
Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 13).
Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Correction
Move the throttle lever to FAST
(page 9).
Raise the cutting height (page
cut a narrower swath, cut more
frequently when the grass is dry.
Clean out the mower deck.
Clean or replace the air filter
(page 13).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Correction
Clean out the mower deck.
Install blades properly and tighten
blade bolts (page 12).
If blades are found to be bent or
damaged, take the lawn mower to
an authorized Honda servicing
dealer for inspection.
Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
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