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Owner's Manual
Rotary Mower
HRR216TKA
See page 45 for instructions on
setting up your Lawn Mower.
®
EM3
POM53763
IPC
500.2005.02
31VG4W00
Printed on
00X31-VG4-W000 Recycled Paper © 2005 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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POM53763.book Page 1 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it at any time. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn mower and should remain with the lawn mower if resold. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without not
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POM53763.book Page 1 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM 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 lawn 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 info
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POM53763.book Page 2 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM 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
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POM53763.book Page 3 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM CONTENTS LAWN MOWER SAFETY ..............................................................................4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................4 IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS .................................................5 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS .................................................................6 CONTROLS & FEATURES ..............................................................
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POM53763.book Page 4 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM LAWN 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
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POM53763.book Page 5 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM LAWN MOVER 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 child 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 child operates this equipment. The first question you’l
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POM53763.book Page 6 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM LAWN MOVER 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. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact an authorized Honda dealer for a replacement. WARNING WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. OBJECTS THROWN BY BLADE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. Follow all instructions in Owner's Manual. Go acr
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POM53763.book Page 7 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM CONTROLS & FEATURES COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS Use the illustrations on the following pages to locate and identify the most frequently used controls. REAR DISCHARGE SHIFT LEVER GUARD MULCHING PLUG GRASS BAG REAR DISCHARGE GUARD FUEL TANK CAP HANDLEBAR LOCKING SPARK PLUG CAP KNOB (2) FUEL VALVE AIR CLEANER MOWER DECK CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS (4) CARBURETOR 7
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POM53763.book Page 8 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM CONTROLS & FEATURES 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 Flywheel Brake Lever This lever is connected to the engine flywheel brake and the engine switch. The engine will not start or run unless this lever is held against the
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POM53763.book Page 9 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM CONTROLS & FEATURES Shift Lever The shift lever selects the mower ground speed. For mowing thick grass or 1 (slow) maneuvering in small areas. For intermediate self- 2 (medium) propelled speed. For maximum self-propelled 3 (fast) speed in large, open areas SHIFT and for transport. LEVER Cutting Height Adjustment Levers The mower deck can be set to any of the six approximate settings. Each wheel should be adjusted to the same posi
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POM53763.book Page 10 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM BEFORE OPERATION ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED? Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will significantly reduce your risk of injury. Knowledge Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to operate them. Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you begin using it. Know how to quickly shut off the lawn mower in case of an emergency. IS YOUR LAWN MOWER REA
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POM53763.book Page 11 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM BEFORE OPERATION Check the General Condition of the Lawn Mower: • Look around and underneath the lawn mower for signs of oil or gasoline leaks. • Look for signs of damage. • Check each control for proper operation. • Check the blades for wear. Replace as necessary (page 27). Check that the blade bolts are tight (page 28). • Check that all nuts, bolts, screws are tightened. Check the Engine • Check the air cleaner (page 32) and oil lev
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POM53763.book Page 12 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM BEFORE OPERATION Mulching Plug The mulching plug helps to curve REAR DISCHARGE the inside of the mower deck for GUARD more efficient mulching. Install and remove the mulching plug by raising the rear discharge guard as shown. The mulching plug only fits one way. Remove the MULCHING mulching plug when using a grass PLUG bag. Cutting Height Set all four adjustment levers to the ADJUSTMENT LEVERS same cutting height position. Each
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POM53763.book Page 13 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM BEFORE OPERATION Grass Bag 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 diminish after the bag becomes about 90% full. Also, the bag is easier to empty when not packed full. Inspection Inspect the grass bag before use. Check for holes, tears, and excessive wear. The g
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POM53763.book Page 14 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM OPERATION MOWING PRECAUTIONS Before operating the mower for the first time, please review the LAWN MOWER SAFETY chapter beginning on page 4 and the BEFORE OPERATION chapter beginning on page 10. 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
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POM53763.book Page 15 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM OPERATION 4. Pull the starter grip lightly until FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER you feel resistance, then pull briskly. Return the starter grip gently. STARTER GRIP Keep your hands and feet away from the mower deck at all times when starting and running the engine. Continue to hold the flywheel brake lever against the handlebar; the engine will stop if you release the lever. 15
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POM53763.book Page 16 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM OPERATION OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING Flywheel Brake Lever The lever must be pulled back FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER against the handlebar to start and run the engine. The blade starts to rotate when the lever is pulled back against the handlebar and the recoil starter grip is pulled. Continue to hold the lever against the handlebar to keep the engine running and the blade rotating. Release the lever to stop the engine and st
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SPEED 3 2 1 POM53763.book Page 17 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM OPERATION Shift Lever Use the shift lever to adjust the 1st forward speed of the mower. GEAR You may move the shift lever 2nd anytime; however, if the mower is GEAR pulling hard, release the drive clutch lever between shifts for smooth operation. 1st and 2nd gears are 3rd recommended for maximum GEAR mowing performance. 3rd gear should be used to transport the mower. 17
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POM53763.book Page 18 Friday, February 11, 2005 10:58 AM OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. Release the drive clutch lever. DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER 2. Release the flywheel FLYWHEEL brake lever. BRAKE LEVER 3. When the mower is not in use, turn the fuel valve to OFF. OFF FUEL VALVE 18
