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                        Thank you for purchasing a Honda rotary mower.  This manual describes operation and maintenance of Honda HRA215 rotary mowers  All information in this publication is based on the latest product 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.  No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.  This manual is a permanent part of the mower and
                    
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                        CONTENTS  1. SAFETY ....................................... . . . . . . . . . 3  Safety Label Locations. ........................ 3  Safety Information ............................ . . . . . . . . 4  Important Message to Parents ................... . . . . 6  2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ................... . . . . . . . . . 7  3. CONTROLS .................................... . . . 9  Fuel Valve ................................... , . . . 9  Throttle Lever ................................ . . . 9
                    
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                        1. SAFETY  SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS  Read all safety instructions before operating the mower.  DO NOT START UNLESS REAR DOOR  IS CLOSED OR BAG IS IN PLACE.  8 READ OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING.  . DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG CAP BEFORE CVTTER  DECK AN0 CUTTER BLADE SEFNICING.  . 00 NOT ALLOW ANlONE TO STAND IN FRONT OF MOWER.  I TO PIWENT INJURY FROM THROWN OBJECTS: CLEAR  AREA OF DEBRIS KEEP OTHERS AWAY.  . TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR”. DO NOT REACH ,NS,OE  WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING.  I 00 NOT REMOVE 
                    
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                        1. SAFETY  SAFETY INFORMATION  For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention to these precautions:  Operator Responsibility  l Know how to stop the engine quickly in case of emergency. Understand the  use of all controls.  l Be sure that anyone who operates the lawn mower receives proper instruction.  Allowing anyone, especially children, to operate the mower without proper  instruction may result in serious injury.  l Wear long pants and protective footwear. Operating the mowe
                    
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                        1. SAFETY  Fire and Burn Hazards  Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode. Use extreme  care when handling gasoline. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.  l Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Keep flames and sparks  away, and do not smoke in the area.  l Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Avoid overfilling the fuel tank (there should  be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, tighten the filler cap securely. If  any fuel is spilled, make sure
                    
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                        1. SAFETY  IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS  YOUR CHILDREN’S SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT to Honda. That’s why we urge  you to read this message before letting your youngster operate this lawn mower.  Lawn mowers are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result  in serious injuries. You can help prevent accidents by making good decisions about  it when, and how your youngster operates this equipment.  The first question you’ll need to ask is whether your youngster is capable of  oper
                    
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                        2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION  ROTO-STOP LEVER  ROTO-STOP BUTTON  DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER  HANDLEBAR  /  THROlTLE LEVER  GRASS BAG  , DISCHARGE GUARD  FUEL TANK CAP  FRONT CUlTING HEIGHT  ADJUSTMENT LEVER  OIL FILLER CAP  u \ ‘CUTER DECK  ,  I  \ MUFFLER  OIL DRAIN BOLT  HRA215SXA: Manual starting; self-propelled  7                                                                                                                                                                                              
                    
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                        2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION  ROTO-STOP BUlTON  ROTO-STOP LEVER  \ I  HANDLEBAR HANDLEBAR  DRIVER DRIVER CLUTCH CLUTCH  LEVER LEVER  RECOIL RECOIL STARTER STARTER  ENGINE SERIAL  REAR ClJlTING HEIGHT  ADJUSTMENT LEVER  SHIFT LEVER  CARBURETOR CARBURETOR  AIR AIR CLEANER CLEANER  FUEL FUEL VALVE VALVE  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 57).  Frame serial number:
                    
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                        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 to prevent  the possibility of carburetor flooding, and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.  w  Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can  explode, causing injury or death. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position  when the mowe
                    
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                        3. CONTROLS  ROTO-STOP LEVER  The ROTO-STOP lever operates the blade brakeblutch mechanism. It is used to  start and stop the blade.  lb put the blade into operation, press the button on top of the ROTO-STOP lever,  then push the lever forward and hold it against the handlebar.  Releasing the ROTO-STOP lever will stop the blade.  Operate the ROTO-STOP lever with a quick and complete motion, so the blade  drive is always either fully engaged or stopped. This will help to prevent stalling  the eng
                    
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                        3. CONTROLS  DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER (HRA215SXA)  This lever operates the clutch to drive the rear wheels that propel the mower.  To propel the mower, push the drive clutch lever forward and hold it against the  handlebar. Release the lever to disengage the drive.  To propel the mower and operate the blade at the same time, press the button  on top of the ROTO-STOP lever, push the ROTO-STOP lever forward, then push  the drive clutch lever forward.  NOTE: Always release the drive clutch lever before s
                    
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                        3. CONTROLS  SHIFT LEVER  The shift lever selects the drive speed for the mower. Move the shift lever to select  the pace at which you wish to mow.  NOTE:  l The mower will lurch if you shift gears while the drive clutch is engaged. Release  the drive clutch lever before moving the shift lever.  l To avoid incomplete gear engagement, be sure the shift lever is centered in  one of the three detent positions.  Position 1: SLOW; 2.6 ftlsec (0.8 mlsec) maximum speed  Position 2: MEDIUM; 3.9 ftlsec (
                    
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                        3. CONTROLS  CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS  B  The blade can cause  serious injury. Stop the engine  1 in (2.7 cm1  before adjusting cutting height.  There are five cutting height settings:  1 in (2.7 cm), l-l 12 in (4.0 cm), 2 in  (5.2 cm), 2-l 12 in (6.4 cm), and 3 in  (7.6 cm). These are approximate figures,  as the actual height of cut grass will vary  with lawn and soil conditions.  To adjust cutting height, pull each  adjusting lever toward the wheel, and  move it into another notch. Se
                    
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                        4. ATTACHMENTS  Honda HRA215 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.  When attachments are removed, the discharge guard automatically closes to protect  the operator from objects that may be thrown by the blade.  NOTE:  l 
                    
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                        4. ATTPCHMENTS  A hard-shell grass catcher, and a side-discharge chute, are available from 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)  SIDE  DISCHARGE  CHUTE  15                                                                                                                                                                                                              
                    
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                        5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK  Check the following items before starting the engine.  BLADE  Turn the fuel valve OFF, and tilt the  mower to the right, so the carburetor  side is up.  NOTE: Hard starting and fuel leakage  may result if the mower is tilted with the  carburetor side down.  Inspect the blade for wear and damage  BLADE BOLTS  CRACKED  NORMAL EXCESSIVELY BENT  WORN  A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is worn out, bent, cracked, or  otherwise damaged must be replaced. A worn or