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                        The engine exhaust from this product  contains chemicals known to the State  defects or other reproductive harm.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                    
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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 warranty policy to fully understand its  coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. The warranty policy  is a separate doc
                    
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                        INTRODUCTION  SAFETY MESSAGES  Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have  provided important safety messages in this manual and on the lawn  mower. Please read these messages carefully.  A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that can hurt you  and others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert  symbol a and one of three words: DANGER, WARNING, or  CAUTION.  These mean:  You WILL be KILLED or  SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t  follow instructions.  You CAN b
                    
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                        CONTENTS  Turn to the beginning of each chapter for a complete list of subjects.  MOWER SAFETY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  Important information about some specific hazards,  and what you can do to prevent injury.  CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  Identification of components and information about how  the controls work.  BEFORE OPERATION..  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  H
                    
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                        MOWER SAFETY  This chapter explains what you need to know to operate your mower  safely.  6  IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................  ............................ 6  Avoid Rotating Blades  .............................. 6  Clear Mowing Area  ............................ 6  Keep Shields in Place  ................................ 6  Refuel with Care.  Wear Protective Clothing. ......................... 6  ................. 6  Turn Engine Off When Not Mowing.  7  IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS 
                    
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                        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 adjust
                    
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                        MOWER 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 of
                    
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                        MOWER 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. So if a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact  an authorized Honda dealer for a replacement.  (HRB215)  UNDER NORMAL USAGE, THIS SAG MATERIAL IS  SUBJECT TO DETERIORATION AND WEAR. AND  and you can be burned or seriously injured.  SHOULD GE CHECKED FREQUENTLY FOR SAG  When refueling:  REPLACEMENT. THI
                    
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                        CONTROLS  This chapter shows the locations of controls and other important parts  of your mower, and it tells you how the controls work.  ....................  10  COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION  .................... 12  DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS.  .................................  12  Throttle Lever.  ........................... 13  Flywheel Brake Lever  ........................  13  Drive Clutch Lever (SDA).  ...............................  (SDA) 14  Shift Lever  ................. 14  Cutting Height
                    
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                        CONTROLS  COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION  HANDLEBAR  mYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER  CLUTCHLEVER  DISCHARGE GUARD  FUEL TANK CAP  RECOIL  STARTER  I  GRIP  GRASS BAG  (HRB215)  REAR CUTTING  ADJUSTMENT LEVER  / 2-Q  OIL FILLER CAP’  FRONT ClJtilNG  HEIGHT  MOWER DECK’  ADJUSTMENT LEVERS i  $i  Y  HRB215PDA: Manually propelled, high-lift blade, and grass bag.  HRB215SDA: Self-propelled, high-lift blade, and grass bag.  HRM215PDA: Manually propelled, mulching blades, and mulching plug.  HRM215SDA: Self-propelled, 
                    
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                        SHIFT LEVER  ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER  (on back of engine)  \  HANDLEBAR  LOCKING KNOB  CUTTING  HEIGHT  ADJUSTMENT  >> LEVERS  AIR CLEANER  m\  \  FRONT &mlNG HEIGHT  CARBURETOR  ADJUSTMENT LEVERS  Record the frame and engine serial numbers in the space below. You  will need these serial numbers when ordering parts and when making  technical or warranty inquiries (see page 77).  Frame serial number: MZB- -  Engine serial number: GJAB -  11                                                            
                    
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                        CONTROLS  DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS  Throttle Lever  CHOKE --  For starting a cold engine.  ‘r,  I I  FAST ---  For restarting a warm engine and for mowing.  6  c) SLOW---  For idling the engine.  - - - - - - For closing the fuel valve (releasing the  FUEL  flywheel brake lever turns off the engine).  VALVE  OFF  THROlTLE LEVER  12                                                                                                                                                                         
                    
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                        CONTROLS  Flywheel Brake Lever  This lever is connected to the engine flywheel brake and the ignition  switch. The engine will not start unless this lever is pulled back.  Drive Clutch Lever (SDA)  The drive clutch lever engages and disengages the transmission that  drives the rear wheels.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
                    
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                        CONTROLS  Shift Lever (SDA)  The shift lever selects and controls the mower’s drive speed.  1 (SLOW) - For mowing thick grass or maneuvering in small areas.  2 (FAST)- For maximum self-propelled speed in large, open areas,  and for transport.  SHIFT LEVER  WA)  Cutting Height Adjustment Levers  There are six settings to choose from, as shown in the illustration.  The cutting height figures are approximate. The actual height of cut  grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions. There is an adjus
                    
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                        BEFORE OPERATION  This chapter explains how to fuel and check your mower to be sure it  is ready, and it tells you how to prepare your lawn and yourself before  you begin mowing.  16  CHECK YOUR LAWN .............................  16  Objects .......................................  ............................... 16  People and Pets.  16  Lawn .........................................  .......................... 17  CHECK YOUR. MOWER  17  Blade(s) ......................................  .......
                    
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                        BEFORE OPERATION  CHECK YOUR LAWN  For your safety and for the safety of others, always inspect the area  before mowing.  Objects  Anything which can be picked up by the blade(s) and thrown is a  potential hazard to you and others. Look for things like stones, sticks,  bones, and wire. Remove them from the mowing area.  People and Pets  People and animals near the mowing area can move into your path or  into a position where they could be struck by thrown objects. Clear  the area of people and p
                    
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                        BEFORE OPERATION  CHECK YOUR MOWER  Blade(s)  With the throttle lever in the FUEL  VALVE OFF position, and the  spark plug cap disconnected, tilt  the mower to the right, so the  carburetor side is up. This will  help to prevent fuel leakage and  hard starting.  s  BLADE BdLTS  I  2  w  BLADE(S)  Y  Inspect the blade(s) for wear and damage.  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 can break, caus
                    
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                        Engine Oil Level  Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the mower on  a level surface.  1. Remove the oil filler cap, and  wipe the dipstick clean.  2. Insert and remove the dipstick  without screwing it into the filler  neck. Check the oil level shown  on the dipstick.  FILLER CiP/DIPSTICK  3. If the oil level is low, add oil to  reach the upper limit mark on  the dipstick. Do not overfill.  ) FILLER CAP/  DIPSTICK  4. After checking the engine oil  level, screw in the filler