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OWNER’S MANUAL
HRC216HXA
LAWN MOWER
Before operating the mower for the first time, please read this 
Owner’s Manual. 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.
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Air Filter.................................................. 13 Find a Dealer..........................................20 Oil Change..............................................12
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                         WARNING  WELCOME The engine exhaust from this product contains  chemicals known to the State of California to cause  Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are  cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. 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  Important Message to Parents information on how to do that; plea
                    
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                        HONDA Safety Label Locations PARTS AND CONTROLS  These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious  injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to  BLADE CONTROL BLADE CONTROL  read, contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer for a replacement. LEVER (P. 9) BUTTON  SHIFT LEVER (P. 10) THROTTLE LEVER (P. 9) FUEL TANK CAP  DRIVE  CLUTCH  LEVER  (P. 9) REAR CUTTING HEIGHT  ADJUSTMENT LEVER (2)  (P. 7) OIL FILLER  CAP/DIPSTICK (P. 5) MUFFLER MULCHING  PLUG (P.
                    
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                        Adjust the Handlebar INITIAL MOWER SETUP 1. Pry open the right side handle support hanger, and place it over  the right handle above the starter rope guide. Squeeze the ends  together. Make sure the ribs are facing out, as shown. List of Parts STARTER ROPE  GUIDE With help from an assistant, carefully remove the mower and loose  parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the  RIBS  following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you  OUT purchased the mower if any of
                    
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                        8. Insert the stud on one end of the other handle support plate into  15.Position cable ties at the locations shown. the lower hole in the left side of the housing. CABLE TIES 9. Tilt the mower on its right side (fuel tank cap up). 10.Install an 8 mm self-locking nut on both studs on the inside of the  mower deck. Do not fully tighten the nuts until the other end is in  place. 10 in (250 mm) 3 in (75 mm) 8 mm  12 in (300 mm) SELF-LOCKING  NUT (2) 11.Tip the mower back onto its wheels. 16.Insert 
                    
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                        2. Insert the frame into  Check Your Mower the bag, as shown. For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your lawn mower,  it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the lawn  mower to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you  find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the  lawn mower.  WARNING BAG Improperly maintaining this lawn mower, or failing to correct a  problem before operation, could cause a malfunction in which 
                    
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                        Inspection Mulching Plug During use, the grass bag material is subject to normal wear and tear. To mulch the grass clippings rather than bag them, install the  mulching plug.  CAUTION DISCHARGE  SLOT CHUTE An excessively worn grass bag may allow objects to be thrown  TAB toward the operator. Replace a worn grass bag to prevent possible injury. Grass bag replacement is explained on page 5. Installation GRASS  DISCHARGE  BAG  GUARD 1. Raise the  LID discharge guard  1. Stop the engine. and hook t
                    
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                        Add Fuel OPERATION This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump  octane rating of 86 or higher. For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed  Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture.  area, such as a garage. Your mower’s exhaust contains poisonous  Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank. carbon monoxide gas, which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area  and cause illness or death. You may use regular unleaded gas
                    
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                        Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away.  Operating the Controls Always store gasoline in an approved container. Throttle Lever Wear Protective Clothing For best cut quality, always mow  Wearing protective clothing will reduce your risk of injury. Long pants  with the throttle lever in the  and eye protection reduce the risk of injuries from thrown objects.  FAST position. When the blades  Sturdy shoes with aggressive soles will help protect your feet and give  rotate at
                    
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                        THROTTLE Shift Lever Stopping the Engine SLOW Use the shift lever to select the  1. Release the drive clutch  BLADE CONTROL LEVER forward speed at which you wish  and blade control levers. to mow. 2. Move the throttle lever to  Do not use the throttle lever to  the STOP position to stop  adjust your forward speed. The  the engine. FAST throttle lever must remain in the  3. When the mower is not in  FAST position for good mowing  SHIFT LEVER performance. Otherwise, cut use, turn the fuel valve to
                    
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                        3. These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing  Safety Precautions dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically  • Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or  proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures.  repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards: See Honda Publications on page 20 for ordering information. – Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust. Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you 
                    
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                        Blade bolt torque: 36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N·m) Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection If you do not have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda  Inspect the blade bolts for any signs of damage  INSPECT WASHERS servicing dealer tighten the blade bolts. or looseness. If they are damaged, they must  AND BOLT HEADS  be replaced. FOR LOOSENESS   WARNING If they appear loose, a torque wrench must be  used to accurately tighten the blade bolts to the  If the blade bolts are not torqued properly, the blades
                    
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                        Engine Oil  NOTICE Recommendations  Excess oil will restrict air flow through the foam element and may  Oil is a major factor affecting  transfer to the paper element, soaking and clogging it. performance and service life. Always  5. Use a moist rag to wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner  change the oil in accordance with the  housing and cover. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air  MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE  duct that leads to the carburetor. (page 11). 30 6. Place the foam air 
                    
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                        2. Loosen the lock nuts with a 10  Spark Arrester (optional part) mm wrench, and move the  The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it adjuster up or down as  functioning as designed. required. Your lawn mower engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester.  3. Tighten the lock nuts and  In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark recheck free play. arrester. Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA  4. Start the engine outdoors.  approved
                    
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                        6. While holding the  drive clutch lever all  INDEX TRANSPORTING the way forward, look  MARK through the cover  plate hole and check  If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the  the position of the  mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can  control arm. burn you and can ignite some materials. The center of the  Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. This will prevent carburetor  notch on the control  flooding and reduce the possibility of fue
                    
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                        Cleaning TROUBLESHOOTING Mower Deck Before washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the engine and  Engine Will Not Start  turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Rest the mower on its right  side, so the fuel cap side is up. This will help to prevent fuel leakage  Possible Cause Correction and hard starting due to carburetor flooding. Wear heavy gloves to  protect your hands from the blades. Fuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON (page 9). Be careful to avoid getting water into controls an
                    
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                        Mowing and Bagging Problems High Altitude Operation At high altitudes, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too  Possible Cause Correction rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A  Engine speed is too slow to Move the throttle lever to the FAST  very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting.  cut well position (page 10). Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which this engine was  certified, for extended periods of 
                    
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                        Problems That May Affect Emissions Specifications If you are aware of any of the following symptoms, have your engine  Mower Features inspected and repaired by your servicing dealer. • Hard starting or stalling after starting HRC2163HXA Push type, flywheel brake, recoil starting, twin  blades, grass bag, and mulch plug • Rough idle • Misfiring, backfiring under load, or afterburning • Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption Dimensions and Weights  Replacement Parts Overall Length 65.4 in (1
                    
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                        FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE When maintained properly, your Honda lawn mower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However,  gasoline can quickly deteriorate, causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system. Most fuel-related  problems can be avoided by following the precautions listed below. Fuel system damage and engine performance problems resulting from  deteriorated fuel are not covered by the Distributor’s Limited Warra
                    
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                        Dealer Locator Information CUSTOMER INFORMATION To find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer anywhere in the United  States: Visit www.powerequipment.honda.com and click on Find a Dealer. Parts, Accessories, and Service Items How to Contact Honda Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of  these (or other) Honda Genuine items for your lawn mower. Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained  professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may  Replace