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Thank you for purchasing a Honda rotary mower. This manual describes operation and maintenance of Honda HRC216SXA and HRC216HXA rotary mowers. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Honda hwer 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 par
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CONTENTS 4 1. SAFETY .......................................... 4 Safety Label Locations .............................. ................................. 5 Safety Information 7 ......................... Important Message to Parents 8 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION. . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ....................................... 3. CONTROLS 10 FuelValve ....................................... .................................... 10 Throttle Lever .....
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CONTENT’S 7. MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 8.TRANSPORTING.................................... 36 9. MAINTENANCE 37 .................................... Maintenance Schedule 37 .............................. Engine Oil Change 38 ................................. 40 Air Cleaner Service ................................ 42 Spark Plug Service ................................ Spark Arrester Maintenance (optional equipment) ............ 43 44
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1. SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Read all safety instructions before operating the mower. UNDER NORMAL USAGE, THIS BAG MATERIAL DO NOTSTART UNLESS REAR DOOR IS SUBJECT TO DETERlORAilON AND WEAR, IS CLOSEDOR BAG ISIN PLACE. AND SHOULD BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY FOR n READ OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING. l DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG CAP BEFORE CUTTER BAG REPLACEMENT. THIS BAG CONFORMS TO DECK AND CUTTER BLADE SERVICING. l 00 NOT ALLOW ANYONE To STAND IN FRONT 0~ MOWER A.N.S.I. STANDARD 871
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1. SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention to these precautions: Operator Responsibilii 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 mower
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1. SAFETY Fire and Bum 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 th
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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 il: when, and how your youngster operates this equipment. I The first question you’ll need to ask is whether your youngster is capable of
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2. COMPONENT IBENTIFICATUON ROTO-STOP LEVER -STOP BUlTON RIVE CLUTCH LEVER HANDLEBAR THROTTLE LEVER (HRC21 GSXA) GRASS BAG DISCHARGE GUARD CUlTING HEIGHT CUTTING HE ADJUSTMEN MUFFLER OIL DRAiN BOLT \ HRC216SXA: Mechanical transmission model HRC216HXA: Hydrostatic transmission model 8 I
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ROTO-STOP BUlTON ROTO-STOP LEVER HANDLEBAR \\ DRIVER CLUTCH LEVE SHIFT LEVER TLE GHXA) ENGINE SERIAL CUTTING HEIGHT FRAME SERIAL ADJUSTMENT EL TANK CAP CUlTING HEIGHT \ ADJUSTMENT FUEL VALVE LEVER \ AIR CLEANER 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 61). Frame serial number: - - - - - - - Engine serial number: GXVl
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3. CONTROLS I 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 B Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode, causing injury or death. Turn the fuel vahre to the OFF position when the mow
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3. CONTROLS ROTO-SKIP LEVER The ROTO-STOP lever operates the blade brake/clutch 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 engi
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3. CONTROLS DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER This lever operates the clutch to drive the rear wheels that propel the mower. To propel the mower, push the drive clutch lever forward. Release the lever to disengage the drive. NOTE: l The HRC216SXA model has a mechanical transmission requiring positive gear engagement; push the drive clutch lever all the way forward, and hold it against the handlebar. l The HRC216HXA model has a hydrostatic transmission that propels the mower gradually faster as you
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3. CONTROLS HRC216SXA 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 theCdrive 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 two detent positions. I Position 1 (SLOW): 3.9 ft/sec (1.20 m/set) maximum speed Position 2 (FAST):
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3. CONTROLS HRC216HXA SHIFT LEVER The shift lever controls the mower’s maximum drive speed. Move the shift lever to select the pace at which you normally mow in open areas. If you wish to momentarily slow the mower during operation, partially release the drive clutch lever, then resume your normal speed by pushing the drive clutch lever forward again (see page 12). It is not necessary to move the shift lever for momentary speed reduction. SLOW 2.8 ft/sec (0.84 m/set) FAST 5.4 ft/sec (1.
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3. CONTROLS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS 1 in (2.8 cm) B The blade can cause serious injury. Stop the engine before 2-l/2 in (8.5 cm) adjusting cutting height. There are five cutting height settings: 1 in (2.8 cm), l-l /2 in (4.1 cm), 2 in (5.3 cm), 2-l 12 in (6.5 cm), and 3 in (7.7 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 in
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4. ATTACHMENTS Honda HRC216 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 W
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4. ATTACHMENTS 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 SIDE-DISCHARGE CHUTE (optional) 17
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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 NORMAL EXCESSIVELY BENT CRACKED 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 damaged blade
