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Owner's Manual
Rotary Mower
HRS216PDA HRS216SDA
HRR216PDA HRR216SDA HRR216S3DA
HRT216SDA • HRT216S3DA
K1
EM
POM52774-A
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600.2001.06
31VG4610
Printed on
00X31-VG4-6100 Recycled Paper
© 1997, 1999 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION Fuel type Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 86 or higher (page 38). WARNING: capacity 0.29 U.S. gallon (1.1 liter) The engine exhaust from this product Engine Oil type SAE 10W-30, API SH or SH (page 35) contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth capacity 0.58 U.S. quart (0.55 liter) defects or other reproductive harm. Spark Plug type Regular: NGK - BP6ES DENSO - W20EP-U Resistor: NGK BPR6ES DENSO - W20EPS-U gap 0.028 ~ 0.031 in (0
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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. 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 mower, other prop
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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 maintaining a
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CONTENTS MOWER SAFETY . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4 A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CONTROLS... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 7 CO
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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 the cutt
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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 operatin
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Do a o re TO n t o inst W P per alle RE at d A VE e un or g R 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. (HRT/HRT ONLY) (HRT ONLY) CAUTION WARNING WARNING UNDER NORMAL USAGE, THIS BAG MATERIAL IS AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. OBJECTS THROWN BY BLADE SUBJEC
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CONTROLS COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER (SD & S3D) HANDLEBAR FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER RECOIL ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER STARTER GRIP REAR CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER OIL FILLER CAP SIDE DISCHARGE DOOR (HRS, HRT) MUFFLER FRONT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS (HRS216SDA shown) Model Identification To easily identify your model, refer to the chart on page 46. 7
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CONTROLS REAR DOOR SHIFT LEVER (S3D) (HRR, HRT) MULCHING PLUG (HRR, HRT) THROTTLE LEVER GRASS BAG (HRT) FRAME SERIAL FUEL TANK CAP NUMBER SPARK PLUG CAP HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOB (2) FUEL VALVE AIR CLEANER CARBURETOR MOWER DECK (HRT216S3DA shown) 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 58). Frame serial number: MZ__ __ – ______________ Engine serial number: GJAE –
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CONTROLS 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 Flywheel Brake Lever This lever is connected to the engine flywh
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CONTROLS Drive Clutch Lever (SD, S3D) DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER (SD, S3D) 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 started. Shift Lever (S3D) SHIFT LEVER (S3D) The shift lever is used to select the ground speed. 1 is the slowest, 2 is medium, and 3 is the fastest setting. The shift lever may be used any time a change in ground speed is required. Cutting Height Adjustment Levers The
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BEFORE OPERATION ARE YOU READY TO MOW? Be sure to wear protective clothing. Long pants and eye protection can lower your risk of injury from thrown objects. Wear footwear that protects your feet and won’t let you slip if you mow on slopes or uneven ground. 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 and thrown is a potential hazard to you and others. Look for things like stones, sticks,
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BEFORE OPERATION CHECK YOUR MOWER Blade 1. Turn the fuel valve to OFF (page 9). Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (page 36). 2. Tilt the mower to the right, so BLADE(S) the carburetor side is up. This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting. 3. Inspect the blade(s) for wear and damage BLADE BOLTS WARNING A worn, cracked, or damaged blade can break, and pieces of the damaged blade can become dangerous projectiles. Thrown objects can cause serious injury. Inspect the
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BEFORE OPERATION Engine Oil Level FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK 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 CAP/ DIPSTICK DON’T SCREW 3. If the oil level is low, add the DIPSTICK BACK IN TO CHECK OIL LEVEL recommended oil (see page 34) to reach the upper limit mark on the dipstick. D
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BEFORE OPERATION Fuel Fuel tank capacity: 0.29 US gal (1.1 ) If the engine has been running, allow it to cool. Refuel in a well-ventilated area before starting the engine. See page 37 for fuel recommendations and page 59 for information on oxygenated fuels. Remove the fuel tank cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Do not overfill; there should be no fuel in the filler neck. After refueling, tighten the fuel tank cap sec
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BEFORE OPERATION Air Cleaner Inspection Make sure the air filter is clean and in good condition. A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the AIR CLEANER carburetor, reducing engine HOUSING performance. Refer to page 35 for PAPER FILTER air cleaner service. COVER Grass Bag (HRT216) 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 d
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BEFORE OPERATION Mulching Plug (HRR, HRT) The mulching plug helps to curve REAR DOOR the inside of the mower deck for more efficient mulching. MULCHING Install and remove the mulching PLUG plug by raising the rear door as shown. The mulching plug only fits one way. Remove the mulching plug when using a grass bag. Side Discharge Chute (HRS, HRT) SIDE DOOR To discharge clippings to the side, install the side discharge chute as shown here. On the HRT model, remove the mulching plug when using the s
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OPERATION MOWING PRECAUTIONS Before operating the mower for the first time, please review the MOWER SAFETY beginning on page 4 and the previous chapter, titled BEFORE OPERATION. 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 monoxide gas which can col
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OPERATION 1. SD, S3D: Release the drive clutch DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER (SD, S3D) lever (page 10). If the drive clutch lever is engaged, the mower will move forward when you operate the starter. 2. Pull back on the flywheel brake FLYWHEEL lever and hold it against the BRAKE LEVER handlebar. 3. Pull the starter grip lightly until STARTER GRIP you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently. Keep your hands and feet away from the mower deck at all times when starting and running t
