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Honda HRA215PDA Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing a Honda lawn mower. This manual describes operation and maintenance of Honda HRA215PDA rotary mowers. All information information available at the time of printing. Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS l.SAFETY Safety Label Locations ... Safety Information Important Message to Parents 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 3.CONTROLS FuelValve...lO Lever ... Throttle Flywheel Brake Lever ... Cutting Height Adjustment 4.ATTACHMENTS...:...13 Grass Bag (standard) Hard-Shell Grass Catcher (optional) ... Side-Discharge 5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK..Blade ...
  • Page 5 7. MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 8. TRANSPORTING 9. MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule. Engine Oil Change..Air Cleaner Service ... Spark Plug Service Spark Arrester Maintenance Flywheel Brake Cable Adjustment Throttle Cable Adjustment Carburetor Adjustment. Grass Bag Cleaning and Replacement ... Blade Removal and Installation 10.

  • Page 6: L.safety

    1. SAFETY Read all safety instructions IS SUBJECT TO DETERl&ATlON AND SHOULD BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY FOR BAG REPLACEMENT. THIS BAG CONFORMS TO A.N.S.I. STANDARD 871.1, ANY REPLACEMENT MUST MEET THIS STANDARD. before operating the mower. IYUI AND WEAR, IS CLOSED OR BAG IS IN PLACE. READ OWNER’S MANUAL DISCONNECT DECK AND CUTTER...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention precautions: Operator Responsibility Know how to stop the engine quickly in case of emergency. Understand the use of all controls. Be sure that anyone who operates the lawn mower receives proper instruction. Allowing without proper instruction Wear long pants and protective barefoot or wearing sandals would increase the risk of injury.

  • Page 8: Storage 4

    Always empty the grass bag when you’ve finished mowing, even if it’s not full. Stored lawn clippings are a fire hazard. Honda HRA215PDA mowers are not factory-equipped It is illegal in some areas to operate an engine without spark arrester. Check local laws and regulations. An optional spark arrester is available from authorized Honda lawn mower dealers.

  • Page 9: Important Message To Parents

    Be honest! Anyone who takes unnecessary risks and doesn’t obey rules should not operate this lawn mower. If you decide that your son or daughter CAREFULLY READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL with your youngster. Make sure you both understand all instructions and warnings.

  • Page 10: Component Identification

    2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER HANDLEBAR THROTTLE LEVER HARGE GUARD FRONT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER GRASS BAG OIL FILLER CAP OIL DRAIN BOLT CUTTER DECK MUFFLER...
  • Page 11 SPARK PLUG CAP CARBURETOR Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference. Refer to the serial numbers when ordering parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries (see page 53). Frame serial number: - Engine serial number: GXV140- - 2.

  • Page 12: Fuel Valve

    3. CONTROLS FUEL VALVE The fuel valve opens and closes the connection between the fuel tank and the carburetor. The fuel valve must be in the ON position for the engine to run. When the mower is not in use, turn the fuel valve to the OFF position prevent the possibility flooding, and to reduce the possibility...

  • Page 13: Flywheel Brake Lever

    3. CONTROLS FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER This lever is connected to the engine flywheel brake and the ignition switch. The engine will not start and run unless this lever is moved forward. To start the engine and blade, push the lever forward and hold it against the handlebar while operating the recoil starter.

  • Page 14: Cutting Height Adjustment Levers

    3. CONTROLS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The blade can cause serious injury. Stop the engine before adjusting cutting height. There are five cutting height settings: 1 in (2.7 cm), l-1 /2 in (4.0 cm), 2 in (5.2 cm), 2-l /2 in (6.4 cm), and 3 in (7.6 cm).

  • Page 15: Attachments

    Honda HRA215PDA mowers are provided with a grass bag as standard equipment. You can operate the mower with the grass bag (or optional hard- shell grass catcher) installed to collect the grass clippings, or with the grass bag removed (or optional side-discharge chute installed) if you wish to leave the grass clippings on the lawn.

  • Page 16: Hard-Shell Grass Catcher (Optional)

    4. ATTACHMENTS A hard-shell grass catcher, and a side-discharge authorized Honda lawn mower dealers, They attach to the cutter deck in place of the standard grass bag. HARD-SHELL GRASS CATCHER (optional) SIDE-DISCHARGE CHUTE (optional) GRASS CATCHER chute, are available from...

  • Page 17: Pre-Operation Check

    When the blade needs sharpening or replacement, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer. Or, if you have a torque wrench, you can remove and install the blade yourself (see page 44).

  • Page 18: Grassbag

    5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK GRASS BAG Check that the grass bag is in good condition and not clogged. A clogged grass bag will not collect grass efficiently. When the bag needs cleaning, wash it with a garden hose, and allow it to dry thoroughly use;...

  • Page 19: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the mower on a level surface. 1. Remove the oil filler cap, and wipe the dipstick clean. 2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in. 3.

  • Page 20: Fuel

    5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK FUEL Fuel tank capacity: 0.26 US gal (1.0 PI Remove the filler cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Refuel carefully to avoid overfilling or spilling fuel. There should be no fuel in the filler neck.

  • Page 21: Gasolines Containing Alcohol

    If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed, under normal load, change brands of gasoline If spark knock or pinging persists, see an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer. Running the engine with persistent spark knock or pinging can cause engine damage.

  • Page 22: Air Cleaner

    5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK AIR CLEANER Check that the air filter is clean and in good condition. restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance, A damaged air filter will allow dirt to enter the engine, causing rapid engine wear. 1.

  • Page 23: Cutting Height

    5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK CUTTING HEIGHT Check the cutting height settings, and make any necessary adjustments (see page 12). Set both adjusting levers to the same cutting height position. The blade can cause serious injury. Stop the engine before adjusting cutting height. ADJUSTING LEVERS...

  • Page 24: Operation

    6. OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE If you run the engine in an area that is confined, or even partially enclosed, the air can become contaminated with a dangerous amount of exhaust gas. sonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness may lead to death.
  • Page 25 3. Push the flywheel brake lever forward and hold it against the handlebar. 4. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. When the engine starts, return the starter rope gently. Continue to hold the flywheel brake lever forward against the handlebar; the engine will stop if you release the lever.

  • Page 26: Throttle Lever

    6. OPERATION 5. When the engine warms up, move the throttle lever away from the CHOKE position. Set the lever in ’ FAST ( 6 1 position for mowing, or in S,LOW ( c)) idling. NOTE: If restarting a warm engine in the CHOKE position, move the throttle lever away from CHOKE as soon as the engine starts.

  • Page 27: Mower Operation

    MOWER OPERATION For best grass cutting performance, and to avoid stalling the engine, always mow with the throttle lever in the FAST I* Release the flywheel stop the engine and blade before reaching areas wit,h gravel, stones, or landscaping Objects hit by the blade can be thrown with great force, Thrown objects may cause serious...
  • Page 28 6. OPERATION If the mower tilts or overturns, the blade will be exposed; that will increase the risk of injury from blade contact and from thrown objects and debris. For your safety, keep all four wheels on the ground, and be careful not to lose your footing and your control of the mower.

  • Page 29: Stopping The Engine

    STOPPING THE ENGINE Release the flywheel brake lever to stop the engine. When the mower is not in use, turn the fuel valve to the OFF position to prevent the possibility of carburetor flooding, and to reduce the possibility leakage. Gasoline is extremely explode, causing injury or death.

  • Page 30: High Altitude Operation

    If you always operate the mower at altitudes higher than 6,000 feet above sea level, have an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer perform this carburetor modification. Even with carburetor modification, engine horsepower will decrease about 3.5% for each 1,000 foot increase in altitude.

  • Page 31: Mowing Recommendations

    If tall grass is reduced in height a little at a time, and is allowed to recover between mowings, the grass will be healthier, and the lawn mower will work better and will leave a better lawn finish. For good mowing conditions, the grass should be relatively dry, but the ground should ‘not be so dry that the mower stirs up a lot of dust.
  • Page 32 7. MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS For best results, start at the outer edges of the lawn, and work toward the center in a clockwise If you use the standard grass bag, or the optional hard-shell grass catcher, a clockwise mowing pattern, starting at the outer edges of the lawn, will give the best bagging performance, leaving the least amount of clippings...
  • Page 33 If the grass is not very thick or tall, you can mow a wide swath. Keep the wheels close to the swath line for maximum cutting width. If the grass is very thick or tall, cutting a wide swath may slow or stall the engine, clog the cutter deck, and cause poor bagging performance.

  • Page 34: Transporting

    8. TRANSPORTING The engine and exhaust system become hot during operation and remain hot for a while after stopping. C&tact with hot engine components can cause bums and can ignite some materials. Avoid touching the engine or exhaust system for at least 15 minutes after the engine has stopped.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Fuel line NOTE: (1) Service more frequently (2) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer, unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically (3) For professional commercial use, log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance intervals.

  • Page 36: Engine Oil Change

    9. MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL CHANGE Engine oil capacity: 0.63 US qt (0.6 PI Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining. Place a suitable container under the cutter deck to catch the used oil. NOTE: Check to be sure the drain hole in the cutter deck is not clogged.
  • Page 37 3. Install the oil drain bolt and tighten it securely. 4. Fill with the recommended oil (see page 17) to the upper level on the dipstick. Do not overfill. 5. Install the filler cap/dipstick. 6. Wipe the cutter deck drain channel clean to reduce dirt build-up when the mower is used.

  • Page 38: Air Cleaner Service

    9. MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER SERVICE A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, performance. If you operate the mower in very dusty areas, clean the air filter more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE pz?iEq Operating the engine with no air filter, or a damaged air filter, will cause rapid engine wear.
  • Page 39 9. MAINTENANCE PAPER ELEMENT FOAM ELEMENT AIR CLEANER...

  • Page 40: Spark Plug Service

    9. MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG SERVICE Recommended spark plugs: NGK BPRSES pEiEq Spark plugs of the wrong heat range can cause engine damage. For good performance, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. 1. Disconnect the spark plug cap, and remove any dirt from around the spark plug area.

  • Page 41: Spark Arrester Maintenance (Optional Equipment)

    SPARK ARRESTER MAINTENANCE The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed. Touching the engine or exhaust system while hot can cause burns. Let the engine cool before servicing. 1. Remove the two nuts from the muffler shield, using a 10 mm wrench. 2.

  • Page 42: Flywheel Brake Cable Adjustment

    3. Hold the lever forward and start the engine. Release the lever; the engine should stop quickly. If the flywheel properly, and lever free play is correctly adjusted, take the mower to an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer for repair. 3116-318 (5-10 mm1 brake does not engage and release...

  • Page 43: Throttle Cable Adjustment

    9. MAINTENANCE THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT 1. When the throttle lever is moved to the CHOKE position, the carburetor choke arm should move all the way counterclockwise, Push the choke arm with your finger to check that it has moved as far as it will go.

  • Page 44: Carburetor Adjustment

    9. MAINTENANCE CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Start the engine outdoors, and allow it to warm up to normal operating temperature. Exhaust contains Doisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas. Breathing exha&t may lead to death. To keep exhaust gas from building up,. provide adequate ventilation.

  • Page 45: Grass Bag Cleaning And Replacement

    GRASS RAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT When the bag needs cleaning, wash it with a garden hose, and allow it to dry completely before use; a wet grass bag will clog quickly. Replace a frayed, torn, or deteriorated bag with a Honda replacement bag or its equivalent.

  • Page 46: Blade Removal And Installation

    BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION When the blade needs sharpening or replacement, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer. Or, if you have a torque wrench, you can remove and install the blade yourself. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands.

  • Page 47: Torque Wrench

    3. Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench. Use a wooden block to prevent the blade from turning when tightening the bolts. If you do not have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer tighten the blade bolts.

  • Page 48: Preparation For Storage

    10. STORAGE Preparation for Storage When the mower will not be used for one month or longer, proper storage preparation will help to prevent rust and corrosion, and will make it easier to start the engine when the mower is removed from storage. 1.
  • Page 49 4. For prolonged storage, perform these additional steps: For storage of 1 or 2 months: For storage of 1 or 2 months, be sure the fuel tank is full. If partially filled, air in the tank will promote fuel oxidation and deterioration, resulting in bad fuel that may cause hard starting.

  • Page 50: Storage

    10. STORAGE For storage of more than 2 months (continued): d. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel valve, and drain the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container. Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode, causing serious injury or death. Use extreme care when handling gasoline.

  • Page 51: Removal From Storage

    Cover the mower to keep out dust. NOTE: Plastic sheets should not be used as dust covers; they trap moisture under the covers, promoting rust and corrosion. Removal from Storage Check all items described in the PRE-OPERATION CHECK section of this manual (pages 15-21).

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    11. TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE ENGINE WILL NOT START 1. Check control Fuel valve OFF. positions. Throttle lever in wrong position. 2. Check fuel. I Out of fuel. Bad fuel; mower stored without treating or draining gasoline, or refueled with bad gas. 3.

  • Page 53: Grass Cutting

    GRASS CUTTING POOR CUT QUALITY OR POOR CUlTlNG PERFORMANCE 1. Check that throttle Engine speed is too slow to lever is in FAST cut well. ( 6) 1 position. 2. Reduce forward Mower is moving too fast for speed. lawn conditions. 3.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    12. SPECIFICATIONS MOWER MODEL HR215PDA: DIMENSIONS Overall length Width at cutter deck Overall height Dry Weight Grass Bag Capacity Cutting Width Cutting Height (adjustable) ENGINE Enaine Model Engine Type Disolacement Bore and Stroke Ignition System Ignition Timing Idle SDeed Fuel Tank Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Spark Plug Spark Plug Gap...

  • Page 55: Warranty Service

    Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us. All Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor’s *-’ any problems concerning the product will be handled by your dealer’s service department. If you have a warranty problem that has not been handled to your satisfaction, we suggest you take the following Discuss your problem with a member of the dealership management.
  • Page 56 When you write or call, please provide the following information: • Model and serial numbers • Name of the dealer who sold the Honda power equipment to you • Name and address of the dealer who services your equipment •...

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