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Thank you for purchasing a Honda lawn mower. This manual describes operation and maintenance of Honda HR215 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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l.SAFETY ........................................... 4 4 Safety Label Locations ............................... 5 Safety Information .................................. 7 Important Message to Parents .......................... 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ..lO 3. CONTROLS ...................................... 10 Fuel Valve. ....................................... 11 Throttle Lever ..................................... 12 Engine
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CONTENTS 7. ........................ MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS. 35 8. TRANSPORTING .................................... 38 39 9. MAINTENANCE .................................... 39 Maintenance Schedule .............................. 40 Engine Oil Change .................................. 42 Air Cleaner Service ................................ 44 Spark Plug Service ................................ ........... 45 Spark Arrester Maintenance (optional equipment) ROTO-STOP Cable Adjustme
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1. SAFETY Read all safety instructions before operating the mower. UNDER NORMAL USAGE, THIS BAG MATERIAL REAR DOOR DO NOTSTART UtiLESS ISSUBJECT TO DETERlORATlON AND WEAR IS CLOSEDOR BAGISIN PLACE. AND SHOULD BE CHECKED FREGUENTLV FOR I READ OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING. BAG REPLACEMENT. THIS BAG CONFORMS n DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG CAP BEFORE CUTTER TO ANY REPLACEMENT MUST MEET THIS DECK AND CUTTER BLADE SERVICING. n DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO STAND IN FRONT OF MOWER STANDARD. I T
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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 mow
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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 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 IDENTIFICATOON ROTO-STOP ROTO-STOP BUTTON ENGINE SWITCH & BATTERY FOR ELECTRIC STARTER SCHARGE GUARD FUEL TANK CAP CUTTING LOCKING KNOBS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER DECK ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER (on back of engine) MUFFLER CAP DRAIN BOLT 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 67). Frame serial number: - ___ - - - - - Engine seri
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ROTO-STOP ROTO-STOP LEVER \ BUTTON (HR215HXA, TJ&? THROTTLE HR215SXA. HR215SMAI CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AIR CLEANER F)jGy FUEL VALVE SPARK PLUG CAP CARBURETOR HR215PXA: Manual starting, manually propelled; no transmission HR215HXA: Manual starting, self-propelled; hydrostatic transmission HR215SXA: Manual starting, self-propelled; mechanical transmission HR215SMA: Manual & electric starting, self-propelled; mec
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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 B 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 THRUITLE LEVER CHOKE position: For starting FAST position ( * 1: For mowing SLOW position (e 1: For idling STOP position: Stops the engine NOTE: HR215SMA only - turning the engine switch to the OFF position stops the engine (see page 12). THROTTLE LEVER (HR215PXA) THROTTLE LEVER THROTTLE LEVER THROTTLE LEVER (HR215SXA) (HR215HXA) (HR215SMA) 11
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3. CONTROLS ENGINE SWITCH (HR215SMAI START position: Operates the electric starter ON position: Running position NOTE: The engine switch must be in the ON position to use the recoil starter. OFF Position: Stops the engine ENGINE SWITCH 12
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3. CONTROLS ROTO-STOP LEVER The ROTO-STOP lever operates the blade brake/clutch mechanism. It is used to start and stop the blade To 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 (HR215HXA, HR215SXA. HR215SMA) This lever operates the clutch to drive the rear wheels that propel the mower. lb propel the mower, push the drive clutch lever forward. Release the lever to disengage the drive. RDTD-STDP NOTE: LEVER / l The HR215SXA and HR215SMA models have a mechanical transmission requiring positive gear engagement; push the drive clutch lever all the way forward, and hold it against the handlebar. l The HR215HXA model has a hydrost
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3. CONTROLS SHIFT LEVER (HR215SXA & HR215SMA) 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: The mower will lurch if you shift gears while the drive clutch is engaged. Release the drive clutch lever before moving the shift lever. To avoid incomplete gear engage- ment, be sure the shift lever is centered in one of the three detent positions. MAXIMUM SPEED: Position 1 (SLOW): 2.6 ft/sec (HR215SXA & HR2
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3. CONTROLS HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOBS The handlebar locking knobs must be tightened to secure the handlebar in the mowing position. These knobs can be loosened to fold the handlebar for storage or transport convenience \~--+=....--& \ 1. Remove the grass bag, and place it HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOBS on top of the engine, with the bag opening at the front of the mower. 2. Loosen the handlebar locking knobs, spread the lower ends of the HANDLEBAR handlebar as shown. When folding, LOCK
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3. CONTROLS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS serious injury. Stop the engine before 314 in. (2.0 cm) adjusting cutting height. l-1/4 in. (3.3 cm) There are six cutting height settings: l-314 in. 3/4 in (2.0 cm), l-1/4 in (3.3 cm), (4.5 cm) l-3/4 in (4.5 cm), 2-l/4 in (5.6 cm), 2-5/8 in (6.7 cm), and 3 in (7.7 cm). 2-114 in. (5.6 cm1 These are approximate figures, as the actual height of cut grass will vary with 2-516 in. lawn and soil conditions. (6.7 cm) 3 in. To adjust cu
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4. ATTACHMENTS Honda HR215 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 Wh
