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Honda HRC216HXA Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are
certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest
lawn mowers on the market.
We want to help you get the best results from your new mower and to
operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do
that; please read it carefully.
We suggest you read the DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY
(page 20) and EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
(page 21) to fully understand coverage and your responsibilities of
ownership.
When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that
an authorized Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing
Honda mowers and is supported by the parts and service divisions of
American Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction
and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.
Keep this owner's manual handy so you can refer to it at any time.
This owner's manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn
mower and should remain with the lawn mower if resold.
The information and specifications included in this publication were in
effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the
mower. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt
you or others. Please read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a lawn mower. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
• Safety Labels - on the lawn mower.
• Instructions - how to use this mower correctly and safely.
• Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert A symbol and one
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
B DANGER
B WARNING
B CAUTION
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
• Damage Prevention Messages - You will also see other
important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This
word means:
Your lawn mower or other property can be
NOTICE
damaged if you don't follow instructions.
© 2004-2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.-All Rights Reserved
31VK6723
00X31-VK6-7230
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
POM31VK6723
EM5
K3
IPC.4755.2009.03
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
OWNER'S MANUAL
HRC216HXA
B
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
CONTENTS*
INTRODUCTION ...............................1
SAFETY MESSAGES........................1
LAWN MOWER SAFETY ..................2
PARENTS.....................................2
EMPLOYERS ...............................2
CONTROL LOCATIONS ...................4
BEFORE OPERATION......................5
READY TO GO?...........................5
OPERATION......................................6
PRECAUTIONS ..........................6
STARTING THE ENGINE.............6
FOR MOWING..............................7
STOPPING THE ENGINE ............7
MAINTENANCE SAFETY.............8
BLADES........................................9
*For more information regarding cable adjustment or how to mow your lawn,
see FAQs at www.hondapowerequipment.com/faq
B
WARNING:
REPLACEMENT......................... 10
ENGINE MAINTENANCE........... 11
FUEL SYSTEM........................... 14
TRANSPORTING ............................ 14
STORAGE ....................................... 14
PROBLEMS..................................... 16
TECHNICAL INFORMATION .......... 17
ALTITUDE OPERATION ............ 17
SPECIFICATIONS...................... 18
SERVICE ITEMS ........................ 19
INFORMATION........................... 19
WARRANTY ............................... 20
WARRANTY ............................... 21
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that an authorized Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda mowers and is supported by the parts and service divisions of American Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.

  • Page 2: Lawn Mower Safety

    IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILDREN IS VERY IMPORTANT to Honda. That’s why we urge you to read this message before letting your child operate this lawn mower. Lawn mowers are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result in serious injuries.

  • Page 3: Setting Up Your New Mower

    SETTING UP YOUR NEW 6. Insert the stud on one end of the handle support STUD MOWER plate into the lower hole in the housing. 7. Install an 8 mm Loose Parts self-locking nut on the Use the following included loose parts to set up the lawn mower. stud on the inside of the mower deck.

  • Page 4: Control Locations

    Please Register Your Lawn Mower If your dealer did not collect registration information from you, please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. This RECOIL STARTER allows us to contact you with any important updates regarding your GRIP (P.

  • Page 5: Before Operation

    BEFORE OPERATION GET THE MOWER READY Mulching Plug Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will The mulching plug helps to curve the inside of the mower deck for significantly reduce your risk of injury. more efficient mulching. Read and understand this manual.

  • Page 6: Operation

    FUEL VALVE to the ON position. Check the rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively worn, have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing REAR SHIELD dealer. Cutting Height 3/4 in (19 mm) Adjustment 1 in (25 mm) 2.

  • Page 7: Operating The Controls For Mowing

    OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING Shift Lever Use the shift lever to select the SLOW Throttle Lever forward speed at which you wish For best cut quality, always mow to mow. with the throttle lever in the FAST Do not use the throttle lever to position.

  • Page 8: Safe Mowing Practices

    Obstacles To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Use the side of the mower to cut close Genuine Parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.

  • Page 9: Maintenance Schedule

    Clean the combustion chamber thrown from the mower. hours If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for inspection. 1. For commercial use, log hours of operation to determine the proper maintenance intervals.

  • Page 10: Grass Bag Cleaning And Replacement

    Wash the bag with a garden hose and allow it to dry completely before use; a wet bag will clog quickly. Replacement UPPER Replace a worn or damaged bag with a Honda replacement bag or its BLADE equivalent (page 19). Bag Removal LOWER 1.

  • Page 11: Engine Maintenance

    30 psi [207 kPa] The SAE oil viscosity and service through the filter from the category are in the API label on the oil container. Honda recommends inside. Never try to brush API service category SJ or later oil.

  • Page 12: Control Cable Adjustments

    The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair. functioning as designed. 1. Allow the engine to cool and disconnect the spark plug cap.
  • Page 13 MARK through the cover either direction, take the plate hole and check mower to an authorized Honda the position of the servicing dealer. Throttle cable control arm. adjustment involves related control plate adjustments.

  • Page 14: Fuel System

    Refueling If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes ® Honda recommends using a No-Spill gas can (page 19). before loading the mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and ignite some materials.

  • Page 15: Placing In Storage

    3. Turn the engine OFF and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position corrosion. (page 6). Honda recommends using a universal lawn mower cover (page 19). Draining the Carburetor and Fuel Tank 1. Make sure the fuel valve is OFF (page 6). Remove the carburetor...

  • Page 16: Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems

    Take the mower to an authorized Bad fuel; mower stored Drain the fuel tank and carburetor a bent crankshaft Honda servicing dealer for repair. without treating or draining (page 15). Refuel with fresh gasoline, or refueled with bad gasoline (page 14).

  • Page 17: Technical Information

    ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions standards. There are two serial numbers, one for the engine and one for the Tampering and Altering mower frame.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Transmission Fluid 11.8 fl oz (0.35 l) Capacity Mower Model 2.5 bushels (88 l) Grass Bag Capacity Manual starting, self-propelled, hydrostatic HRC216HXA transmission, blade-brake clutch Engine Design and Performance Maintenance Engine Model GXV160 Engine Type 4-stroke, overhead-valve, Unleaded gasoline with a pump...

  • Page 19: Consumer Information

    CONSUMER INFORMATION DEALER LOCATOR INFORMATION To find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer anywhere in the United REPLACEMENT PARTS, States: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICE ITEMS Visit www.hondapowerequipment.com and click on Dealer Locator Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of these (or other) Honda Genuine Parts for your lawn mower.

  • Page 20: Distributor's Limited Warranty

    What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: 2. You must be the first retail purchaser. This warranty is not transferable to American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to subsequent owners.

  • Page 21: Emission Control System Warranty

    YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: Honda dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a warranted part, CALIFORNIA your claim for repair of your engine may be denied. If the part in question is not The California Air Resources Board and Honda are pleased to explain the related to the reason your engine requires repair, your claim will not be denied.
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