Honda Automobiles HRA216 User Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Honda mower.
This manual covers operation and maintenance of the Honda HRA216
rotary mower. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing.
Honda HRA216 mowers meet CPSC blade safety requirements for walkbehind rotary power mowers. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 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 should be considered a permanent part of the mower and re-
main with the mower when sold.
Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words;
ADANGER: Indicates severe personal injury or loss of life will result if instructions are not followed.
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life if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION: Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage
if instructions are not followed.
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
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Honda rotary mowers are designed to give safe and dependable service
if operated according to instructions and intended use: mowing (cutting)
grass, and bagging cut grass when equipped with the grass bag. Any
other use could be dangerous.
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Read and understand this Owner’s Manual before operating the mower.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
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“It is illegal in some areas to operate an engine without a USDAqualified spark arrester. Check local laws and regulations before
operating. An optional spark arrester is availables from your authorized
HONDA lawn mower dealer.”
If a problem should arise, of if you have any questions about the mower,
consult an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer.
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. 1986, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
3. CONTROLS
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4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5. OPERATION
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Starting the Engine
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Mowing
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Flooded Engine
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Stopping the Engine ..........................................................
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High altitude operation
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Cutting Height Adjurstment
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Grass Bag
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6. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE
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7. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
9. SPECIFICATIONS
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10. WARRANTY SERVICE ...........................................................
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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To ensure safe operation-
Know how to stop the engine quickly and understand the operation of all
the controls. Never permit anyone to operate the mower without proper
instruction.
Do not allow children to operate the mower. Keep children and pets
away from the area of operation.
The rear shield is for your protection; keep it in place at all times.
The blade is sharp and dangerous. Never put your hands or feet under
the mower. Never carry the mower, or tilt the mower to expose the
blade while the engine is running. If you find it necessary to work on the
blade or mower, stop the engine and remove the spark plug cap.
Never stand in front of a self-propelled mower when the engine is running. Someone may accidentally engage the drive clutch.
Clear the lawn of sticks, stones, or debris before mowing. Mow only in
cleared areas in daylight or good artificial light.
Stop the engine immediately if the blade hits an object or if the mower
starts to vibrate. Remove the spark plug cap to be certain the engine will
not start accidentally, and inspect the mower for damage. Replace any
damaged parts before continuing to mow.
Protect yourself by wearing long trousers and appropriate shoes. Don’t
wear loose fitting clothing or sandals when mowing.
Never operate without the grass bag.
Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined area. Exhaust contains
poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure may cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain
conditions.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke
or allow flames or sparks where the mower is refueled or where gasoline
is stored.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Make sure that the filler cap is closed
securely.
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may
ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the
engine.
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a
while after the engine stops. Be careful not to touch the muffler while it
is hot. Let the engine cool before storing the mower indoors.
To reduce the hazard of fire, never leave grass clippings or leaves in the
bag when the mower is stored. Never leave containers of clippings in or
near buildings.
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WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS
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2. COlVlPONENT IDENTIFICATION
DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
HANDLE 1
FU
IARGE GUARD
DISCH
-----SHIFT LEVER
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- CUTTING HEIGHT
SPARK PLUG
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CUTTER DECK
ADJUSTING LEVER
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OIL FILI
ROTO-STOP BUTTON
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ROTO-STOP LEVER
THROTTLE LEVER
RECOIL STARTER
AIR CLEANER
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DRAIN BOLT
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3. CONTRO‘LS
Throttle Control Lever
Throttle positions: CHOKE
HI
LO
STOP
ROTO-STOP Lever
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
To put the cutting
ROTO-STOP lever
blade into operation, press the button on top of the
and push the lever forward, holding it against the
handlebar.
The blade will stop
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ROTO-STOP system, it is essential
that ROTO-STOP engagement/disengagement be carried out with a single,
sharp movement of the lever.
wheh the ROTO-STOP lever is released.
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Drive Clutch Lever
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 cutting blade simultaneously, push
the button on top of the ROTO-STOP lever and push the ROTO-STOP lever
forward, then push the drive lever forward; the drive clutch lever will hold
the ROTO-STOP lever forward, as shown.
When the drive clutch lever is used to hold the ROTO-STOP forward,
releasing the drive clutch lever also releases the ROTO-STOP lever.
ROTO-STOP LEVER
DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
Shift Lever
Move the shift lever to select slow or fast drive speed.
Position 1: Slow, 1.2 m/set (3.9 ftlsec)
Position 2: Fast, 1.65 m/set (5.4 ft/sec)
SHIFT LEVER
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4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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1. Check the engine oil level.
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Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life.
Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils are not recommended.
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Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine
damage.
Use Honda-4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality
motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for service classification SE or SF (Motor oils classified SE or SF
will show this designation on the container).
SAE low-40 is recommended for general, all temperature use. If single
viscosity oil is used, select the appropriate viscosity for the average
temperature in your area.
a. Place the mower on a level surface.
b. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
c. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in.
d. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. If near the lower level, fill to
the upper level with the recommended oil.
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UPPER OIL
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LOWER OIL
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2. Check the fuel level.
Remove the fuel cap and the check the fuel level-. Refill the tank if the fuel
level is low. Do not fill the fuel tank above the level mark.
Your engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a pump octane
number (
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or that has a research octane number of 91 or higher. Gasoline pumps at service station normally
display the pump octane number.
We recommend that you use unleaded fuel because it produces fewer
engine and spark plug deposits and extends the life of exhaust system
components.
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid
getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank. Use of a lower octane gasoline
can cause persistent “pinging” or heavy “spark knock” (a metallic rapping
noise) which, if severe, can lead to engine damage.
CAUTION: If “spark knock” or “pinging” occurs at a steady engine speed
under normal load, change brands of gasoline. If spark knock or pinging
persists, consult your authorized Honda dealer. Failure to do so is considered misuse, and damage caused,by misuse is not covered by Honda’s
Limited Warranty.
Occasionally you may experience light spark knock while operating under
heavy loads. This is no cause for concern, it simply means your engine is
operating efficiently.
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain
conditions.
. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke
or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or
where gasoline is stored.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck).
After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely.
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Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may
ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the
engine.
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Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
FUEL FILLER HOLE
LEVER MARK
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