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Thank you for purchasing a Honda rotary mower. This manual describes operation and maintenance of Honda HRA215 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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CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ....................................... . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Label Locations. ........................ 3 Safety Information ............................ . . . . . . . . 4 Important Message to Parents ................... . . . . 6 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ................... . . . . . . . . . 7 3. CONTROLS .................................... . . . 9 Fuel Valve ................................... , . . . 9 Throttle Lever ................................ . . . 9
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1. SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Read all safety instructions before operating the mower. DO NOT START UNLESS REAR DOOR IS CLOSED OR BAG IS IN PLACE. 8 READ OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING. . DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG CAP BEFORE CVTTER DECK AN0 CUTTER BLADE SEFNICING. . 00 NOT ALLOW ANlONE TO STAND IN FRONT OF MOWER. I TO PIWENT INJURY FROM THROWN OBJECTS: CLEAR AREA OF DEBRIS KEEP OTHERS AWAY. . TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR”. DO NOT REACH ,NS,OE WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING. I 00 NOT REMOVE
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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 mowe
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1. SAFETY Fire and Burn 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
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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 IDENTIFICATION ROTO-STOP LEVER ROTO-STOP BUTTON DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER HANDLEBAR / THROlTLE LEVER GRASS BAG , DISCHARGE GUARD FUEL TANK CAP FRONT CUlTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER OIL FILLER CAP u \ ‘CUTER DECK , I \ MUFFLER OIL DRAIN BOLT HRA215SXA: Manual starting; self-propelled 7
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ROTO-STOP BUlTON ROTO-STOP LEVER \ I HANDLEBAR HANDLEBAR DRIVER DRIVER CLUTCH CLUTCH LEVER LEVER RECOIL RECOIL STARTER STARTER ENGINE SERIAL REAR ClJlTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER SHIFT LEVER CARBURETOR CARBURETOR AIR AIR CLEANER CLEANER FUEL FUEL VALVE VALVE 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 57). Frame serial number:
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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. w 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 ROTO-STOP LEVER The ROTO-STOP lever operates the blade brakeblutch 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 eng
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3. CONTROLS DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER (HRA215SXA) This lever operates the clutch to drive the rear wheels that propel the mower. To propel the mower, push the drive clutch lever forward and hold it against the handlebar. Release the lever to disengage the drive. To propel the mower and operate the blade at the same time, press the button on top of the ROTO-STOP lever, push the ROTO-STOP lever forward, then push the drive clutch lever forward. NOTE: Always release the drive clutch lever before s
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3. CONTROLS 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 the drive 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 three detent positions. Position 1: SLOW; 2.6 ftlsec (0.8 mlsec) maximum speed Position 2: MEDIUM; 3.9 ftlsec (
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3. CONTROLS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS B The blade can cause serious injury. Stop the engine 1 in (2.7 cm1 before adjusting cutting height. There are five cutting height settings: 1 in (2.7 cm), l-l 12 in (4.0 cm), 2 in (5.2 cm), 2-l 12 in (6.4 cm), and 3 in (7.6 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 into another notch. Se
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4. ATTACHMENTS Honda HRA215 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
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4. ATTPCHMENTS 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 GRASS CATCHER (optional) SIDE-DISCHARGE CHUTE (optional) SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE 15
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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 BLADE BOLTS CRACKED NORMAL EXCESSIVELY BENT 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
