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                        Owner's Manual
Rotary Mower
HRS216PDA • HRS216SDA
HRR216PDA  HRR216SDA
HRR216TDA  HRZ216TDA
HRZ216TDA
K0
See page 49 for instructions on
setting up your Lawn Mower.
HRS216PDA • HRS216SDA
K2
HRR216PDA  HRR216SDA
HRR216TDA
®
EM3
POM52774-G
IPC 40000.2003.07
31VG4642
Printed on
00X31-VG4-6420 Recycled Paper PRINTED IN U.S.A. © 1997–2003 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved                                                                                                               
                    
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                        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
                    
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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 lawn mower  and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how  to do that; please read it carefully. As you read this manual, you will find information preceded by a  NOTICE  symbol. That information is intended to help you avoid  damage to your lawn 
                    
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                        INTRODUCTION A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY    Your safety and the safety of others is very important, and using this  lawn mower safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided  operating procedures and other information on labels and in this  manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt  you or others.  Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the  hazards associated with operating or mainta
                    
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                        CONTENTS LAWN MOWER SAFETY............................................................................................ 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................... 4 IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS.................................................................. 5 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS.................................................................................. 6 CONTROLS & FEATURES.........................................................
                    
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                        LAWN MOWER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Most accidents with walk-behind mowers can be prevented if you  follow all instructions in this manual and on the mower. The most  common hazards, according to accident statistics, are discussed  below, along with the best way to protect yourself and others. Avoid Rotating Blades Rotating blades can cause serious cuts and even amputate fingers,  hands, toes, or feet. Keep away from the mower deck whenever the  engine is running. If you need to adjus
                    
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                        LAWN MOVER 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 if, when, and how  your youngster operates this equipment. The first question you’ll need to ask is whether your youngster is  capable
                    
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                        Do a o re TO n t o inst W P per alle RE at d A VE e un r o g R LAWN MOVER SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS   The labels shown here contain important safety information. Please  read them carefully. These labels are considered permanent parts of  your mower. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact an  authorized Honda dealer for a replacement.  CAUTION WARNING WARNING UNDER NORMAL USAGE, THIS BAG MATERIAL IS AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. OBJECTS THROWN BY BLADE  SUBJECT TO DETERIORATI
                    
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                        CONTROLS & FEATURES COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS Use the illustrations on the following pages to locate and identify the  most frequently used controls. DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER  HANDLEBAR (SDA & TDA) FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER RECOIL STARTER  GRIP REAR CUTTING  HEIGHT  ADJUSTMENT  LEVER OIL FILLER CAP SIDE DISCHARGE  GUARD (HRS ONLY) MUFFLER FRONT CUTTING HEIGHT  ADJUSTMENT LEVERS Model Identification To easily identify your model, refer to the chart on page 56. 7                                          
                    
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                        CONTROLS & FEATURES REAR  DISCHARGE  CASTER WHEEL GUARD SHIFT LEVER  LOCK LEVER (HRR, HRZ) (TDA) (HRZ) MULCHING PLUG  (HRR, HRZ) GRASS BAG  (HRR, HRZ) REAR DISCHARGE  GUARD THROTTLE  FUEL TANK CAP LEVER HANDLEBAR  LOCKING SPARK PLUG CAP KNOB (2) FUEL VALVE AIR CLEANER MOWER DECK FRONT CUTTING  CARBURETOR HEIGHT  ADJUSTMENT  LEVERS (HRZ) CASTER WHEEL (HRZ) 8                                                                                                                                             
                    
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                        CONTROLS & FEATURES DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Fuel Valve The fuel valve controls fuel flow from the fuel tank to the carburetor.  The fuel valve must be ON to start and operate the mower. The fuel  valve should be kept OFF when the mower is not in use. OFF FUEL VALVE ON Throttle Lever    CHOKE For starting a cold engine. FAST For restarting a warm engine and for mowing. SLOW For idling the engine. CHOKE FAST SLOW    Flywheel Brake Lever This lever is connected to the  engine flywheel brake and the
                    
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                        CONTROLS & FEATURES DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER Drive Clutch Lever (SDA, TDA)   (SDA, TDA) The drive clutch lever engages and  disengages the transmission that drives  the rear wheels. The drive clutch lever  should only be engaged after the  engine has been warmed up. Shift Lever (TDA)   The shift lever selects the mower ground speed.  For mowing thick grass or  1 (slow) maneuvering in small areas. For intermediate self-propelled  2 (medium) speed. For maximum self-propelled speed in  3 (fast) SHIFT lar
                    
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                        CONTROLS & FEATURES Cutting Height Adjustment Levers The mower deck can be set to any of the six approximate settings.  Each wheel should be adjusted to the same position. HRR, HRS   Lower deck Move both the front and rear adjusters backward. Raise deck Move both the front and rear adjusters forward. FRONT     HRR/HRT HRS 3/4" (19 mm) 1" (25 mm) ADJUSTMENT 1-1/4 " (29 mm) 1-1/2 " (37 mm) LEVER 1-3/4" (41.5 mm) 2" (50 mm) 2-1/4" (54 mm) 2-1/2" (66 mm) 2-3/4" (67 mm) 3" (75 mm) 3-1/4 (79 mm) 3-1/2
                    
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                        BEFORE OPERATION ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED? Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will  significantly reduce your risk of injury. Knowledge Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how  to operate them. Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you  begin using it. Know how to quickly shut off the lawn mower in case of  an emergency. IS YOUR LAWN MOWER READY TO GO? For your safety, and to maximize the service life 
                    
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                        BEFORE OPERATION Check the General Condition of the Lawn Mower: • Look around and underneath the lawn mower for signs of oil or  gasoline leaks. • Look for signs of damage. • Check each control for proper operation. • Check the blades for wear. Replace as necessary (page 31).  Check that the blade bolts are tight (page 33). • Check that all nuts, bolts, screws are tightened. Check the Engine • Check the air cleaner (page 36) and oil level (page 34). • Check the fuel level (page 40). Starting wit
                    
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                        BEFORE OPERATION Mulching Plug (HRR, HRZ) The mulching plug helps to curve REAR DISCHARGE the inside of the mower deck for  GUARD 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  mulching plug when using a grass  PLUG bag. Side Discharge Chute (HRS) To discharge clippings to the side,  SIDE  install the side discharge chute as  DISCHARGE  shown. GUARD Remove the side discharge
                    
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                        BEFORE OPERATION Grass Bag (HRR, HRZ) 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% full. Also,  the bag is easier to empty when not packed full. Inspection Inspect the grass bag before use. Check for holes, tears, and  excessive wear. The grass bag does wear during normal use, and will  e
                    
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                        OPERATION MOWING PRECAUTIONS Before operating the mower for the first time, please review the LAWN  MOWER SAFETY chapter beginning on page 4 and the BEFORE  OPERATION chapter beginning on page 12. Even if you have operated other mowers, take time to become familiar  with how this mower works and practice in a safe area until you build  up your skills. For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed  area, such as a garage. Your mower’s exhaust contains poisonous  carbon mo
                    
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                        OPERATION 3. SDA, TDA: Release the drive DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER (SDA, TDA) clutch lever (page 10). If the  drive clutch lever is engaged,  the mower will move forward  when you operate the starter. 4. Pull back on the flywheel  brake lever and hold it against  the handlebar. 5. Pull the starter grip lightly until  FLYWHEEL  BRAKE LEVER you feel resistance, then pull  briskly. Return the starter  grip gently. STARTER  GRIP Keep your hands and feet away  from the mower deck at all  times when starting
                    
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                        OPERATION OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING   Throttle Lever   For best cut quality, always mow with the throttle lever in the FAST  position. When the blades rotate at the preset fast speed, it creates a  strong fan action that lifts and cuts grass more efficiently. Do not try to  increase the preset engine speed, the blade(s) could fracture and  come apart. THROTTLE LEVER FAST When you need to leave the mower for any reason, move the throttle  to SLOW, then turn the engine OFF by releasing the