Get The Mower Ready - Honda HRR216PKA Owner's Manual

GET THE MOWER READY

Rear Shield
During normal use the rear shield is subject to deterioration and wear.
With the engine off, remove the grass bag and raise the rear
discharge guard to check the rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear
shield is excessively worn, have it replaced by your authorized Honda
servicing dealer.
Cutting Height Adjustment
The cutting height figures are approximate. The actual height of cut
grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions.
To adjust the cutting height, pull each adjustment lever toward the
wheel, and move it into another notch.
If you are not sure what cutting height to select, start with a high
setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small
area. Then readjust cutting height if necessary.
The mower deck can be set to any of the six approximate settings.
Each wheel should be adjusted to the same position.
Lower deck Move both the front and rear adjusters backward.
Raise deck Move both the front and rear adjusters forward.
FRONT
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER (2)
REAR DISCHARGE
GUARD
REAR SHIELD
1-1/8" (28 mm)
2 " (51 mm)
2-1/2" (64 mm)
3" (75 mm)
3-1/2" (90 mm)
4" (102 mm)
Rear Discharging
To discharge clippings to the rear, make sure the engine is not
running, and then remove the grass bag or mulching plug. Lower the
rear discharge guard to allow grass clippings to exit as shown below.
 CAUTION
Do not raise the rear discharge guard while the engine is
running.
Raising the rear discharge guard with the engine running will
allow clippings and other objects to be thrown from the
opening.
Thrown objects could injure you.
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug helps to
curve the inside of the
mower deck for more
efficient mulching.
Install and remove the
mulching plug by raising
the rear discharge guard as
shown. The mulching plug
only fits one way. Remove
the mulching plug when
using a grass bag or rear discharging.
Grass Bag
A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the
bag, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass bag
before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity. Bagging
performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90% filled.
Also, the bag is easier to empty when it is not packed full.
Inspection
During normal use, the grass bag material is subject to deterioration
and wear.
NOTICE
Frequently inspect the grass bag for tears, holes, and excessive wear.
Check for necessary replacement. Make sure the new bag meets the
original specifications.
Grass bag replacement is explained on
REAR
DISCHARGE
GUARD
REAR
DISCHARGE
GUARD
MULCHING
PLUG
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