Honda HRC216PDA Owner's Manual page 4

4. Insert the two 8 x 40 mm flange bolts through the handlebar upper
bolt holes. Align with one of the holes on the handle stay at the
desired handle height. Install an 8 mm self-locking nut on the
inside of each handlebar bolt.
5. Tighten the four handlebar bolts.
6. Be sure the rear height adjusters are in the lowest position (see
page 7).
7. Insert the stud on one end of one handle support plate into the
lower hole in the right side of the housing.
HANDLE
SUPPORT
PLATE
8. Insert the stud on one end of the other handle support plate into
the lower hole in the left side of the housing.
9. Tilt the mower on its right side (fuel tank cap up).
10.Install an 8 mm self-locking nut on both studs on the inside of the
mower deck. Do not fully tighten the nuts at this point.
11.Tip the mower back onto its wheels.
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8 mm LOCK
NUT (2)
STUD
8 mm
SELF-LOCKING
NUT (2)
12.From the grass bag side of the handle, insert the stud on the end
of each handle support plate through the handle support hanger.
Make sure the stud goes through both holes in the handle support
hanger.
STUD
HANDLE
SUPPORT
PLATE
LEFT HANDLE
8 mm LOCK NUT
13.Install an 8 mm self-locking nut on each stud.
14.Tighten the lock nuts on the studs at each end of both handle
support plates.
15.Position cable ties at the locations shown.
CABLE
TIES
LEFT HANDLE
HANDLE
SUPPORT
HANGER
RIGHT HANDLE
HANDLE SUPPORT
HANGERS
HANDLE
SUPPORT
PLATES
8 mm LOCK NUT