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Honda HRC216PDA Owner's Manual

Honda HRC216PDA Owner's Manual

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Air Filter..................................................
Blades ....................................................
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...........................
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Find a Dealer..........................................
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Fuel ..........................................................
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Fuel System Maintenance......................
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Handlebar Setup ......................................
Maintenance Schedule...........................
Maintenance Schedule......................
2
Blade Inspection................................
3
Blade Replacement ...........................
4
Oil Change ........................................
4
Air Filter .............................................
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Spark Plug.........................................
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Blade Control Check .........................
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TRANSPORTING .................................
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Fuel ...................................................
Oil ......................................................
Cleaning ............................................
8
Storage Location ...............................
9
Removing From Storage ...................
10
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Engine Will Not Start .........................
10
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
http://powerequipment.honda.com
© 2013 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved
OWNER'S MANUAL
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
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Spark Plug
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Loss of Power.......................................
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Vibration ...............................................
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Serial Number Locations ......................
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High Altitude Operation ........................
14
Emission Control System .....................
14
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 .........................
16
Honda Publications ..............................
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HRC216PDA
Change..............................................13
Check.........................................8
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Coverage.................................21
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY. Engine Will Not Start ......SERVICING YOUR MOWER EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY ..Maintenance Safety......QUESTIONS? Contact your Honda dealer. There is a dealer locator at http://powerequipment.honda.com 00X31VK6 6180 © 2013 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that The safety of your children is very important to Honda. Lawn mowers Honda Power Equipment servicing dealership personnel are specially are tools, not toys.

  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    PARTS AND CONTROLS These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer for a replacement. BLADE CONTROL (P. 9)

  • Page 4: Initial Mower Setup

    With help from an assistant, carefully remove the mower and loose parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the RIBS following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included with your mower.

  • Page 5: Add Engine Oil

    Add Engine Oil hanger. The mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine. LEFT HANDLE All Honda engines are run at the factory prior to packaging. Most of the oil is removed prior to STUD shipment; however, some oil remains in the engine. The...

  • Page 6: Assemble The Grass Bag And Lid

    Assemble the Grass Bag and Lid BEFORE EACH OPERATION 1. Insert the grass bag joint through the lid PUSH NUT (2) and grass bag frame. Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will Secure with a push significantly reduce your risk of injury.

  • Page 7: Cutting Height

    Remove the grass bag and raise the discharge guard to check the rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively worn, 3 in (76 mm) have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer. 2-1/2 in (63 mm) 2 in (51 mm)

  • Page 8: Check The Oil Level

    Check the Oil Level MAINTENANCE” on page 19 for information regarding fuel deterioration. 1. Unscrew and remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. 1. Remove the fuel tank cap. 2. Insert and remove the 2. Add fuel to the bottom of the red fuel level gauge in the neck of dipstick without the fuel tank.

  • Page 9: Operating The Controls

    Avoid Obstacles  WARNING Gravel, loose stones, and landscaping material can be picked up by the mower and thrown many feet with enough force to cause serious The blades are sharp and spin at high speed. A spinning blade personal injury and/or property damage. The best way to prevent can cut you severely and can amputate fingers and toes.

  • Page 10: Starting The Engine

    To ensure CHOKE enough to run smoothly the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or without use of the choke. Set their equivalents for repair and replacement.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    Replace the air filter element page 13 Replace the spark plug page 14 If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for inspection. Every Items for 100 hours and 150 hours 300 hours...

  • Page 12: Blades

    Remove the blades. bolts, as shown on page Blade bolt torque: 36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N·m) If you do not have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda UPPER servicing dealer tighten the blade bolts. BLADE ...

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    21). To reduce the chance of scratching the side of the mower deck or We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it wheels when tipping, place a piece of cardboard or drop cloth on the seals and performs as designed.

  • Page 14: Spark Plug

    2. Move the throttle lever to FAST and release the blade control Gap: 0.028 ~ 0.031 in lever; the engine should stop quickly. (0.7 ~ 0.8 mm). If it does not, take your mower to an authorized Honda servicing Correct the gap, if dealer for repair. SEALING...

  • Page 15: Transporting

    Honda servicing dealer. 3. Pull the starter rope several times Throttle cable adjustment to distribute the oil in the cylinder. involves related control plate adjustments.

  • Page 16: Storage Location

    Fuel filter restricted, Take the mower to an authorized carburetor malfunction, Honda servicing dealer for repair. Remove the bag from the mower, and wash it with a garden hose or ignition malfunction, valves pressure washer. Allow the bag to dry completely before storage.

  • Page 17: Technical Information

    HRC2163PDA The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to MAJA –– XXXXXXX AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions ALPHARETTA, GA 30005-8847 standards. MODEL NAME AND FRAME SERIAL NUMBER...

  • Page 18: Air Index

    Air Index Engine Design and Performance An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified Engine Model GSV160 to an emission durability time period in accordance with the 4-stroke, overhead-cam, requirements of the California Air Resources Board. Engine Type single-cylinder, forced air-cooled The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer, the ability to Displacement...

  • Page 19: Fuel System Maintenance

    FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE When maintained properly, your Honda lawn mower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However, gasoline can quickly deteriorate, causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system. Most fuel-related problems can be avoided by following the precautions listed below.

  • Page 20: Contact Honda

    The information and specifications included in this publication were in Service Items effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change Item...

  • Page 21: Warranty Coverage

    2. You must be the first retail purchaser. This warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners. American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: warranty time period.

  • Page 22: Emission System Warranty

    Honda Power Equipment dealer Equipment engine. In California, new spark-ignited small off-road equipment who is authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda product during their engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the state's stringent normal business hours.
  • Page 23 NOTES...
  • Page 24 HPE.2013.11 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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