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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