Honda Power Equipment HRA214 User Manual
The HRA214 meets CPSC blade safety requirement for walkbehind rotary power mowers.
This manual covers operation and maintenance of the HONDA ROTARY MOWER HRA214.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of approval for
printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incur-
ring any obligation.
Any powered product can be a potential source of danger if misused or improperly maintained.
Pay particular attention to statements preceded by the following words:
Illustrations in this manual are based primarily on the S-XA type (self-propelled) HRA214.
Indicates the possibility of personal injury or loss of life if instructions are not followed.
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Indicates the possibility of equipment damage if instructions are not followed.
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD 1983, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Thank you for purchasing a Honda Lawn Mower.
If any problems occur, or if there are any questions concerning the niower, consult an authorized HONDA dealer.
No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
* The Honda rotary mower is 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.
* Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before operating the mower. Failure to do so could result in personal
injury or equipment damage.
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CONTENTS
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GENERAL SAFETY
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
CONTROLS
OPERATION
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TRANSPORTING/STORAGE
MAINTENANCE
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART.
SPECIFICATIONS
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WARRANTY SERVICE
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GENERAL SAFETY
* Know how to stop the engine quickly and under-
stand operation of all the controls. Never permit
anyone to operate the mower without proper instruction.
* 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 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 self-propelled mowers
when the engine is running. Someone may accidentally engage the drive clutch.
* Keep clear of the discharge opening when the bag
is not attached to avoid being hit by a flying
object.
Clear the lawn of sticks, stones, or debris before
mowing. Mow only in cleared areas in daylight or
good artificial light.
* Protect yourself by wearing long trousers and
appropriate shoes. Don ‘t wear loose fitting clothing
or sandals when mowing.
* Keep children and pets away from the mower at all
times.
* If the blade strikes a stone, sprinkler head, etc., be
sure the blade, blade holder. woodruffkey. fasten-
ers, crankshaft, etc. are in good condition before
continuing to mow.
Replace any damaged parts.
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
j ROTO-STOP LEVER
RECOIL STARTER
SPARK PLUG CAP
MUFFLER
AIR CLEANER
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THROlTLE LEVER
GRASS BAG HANDLE
DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
DISCHARGE GUARD
OIL FILLER CAP
ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG
HANDLE
FUEL TANK CAP
CONTROLS
Throttle (All types)
“CHOKE”
“HI”
“LO”
“STOP”
ROTOGTOP Lever (All types)
To put the cutting blade into operation, press the
button on top of the ROTO-STOP lever and push the
lever forward, holding it against the handlebar.
The blade will stop when the ROTO-STOP lever is
released.
THROTTLE
CONTROL LEVER
Drive Clutch Lever (Self-propelled type)
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, then push the drive clutch lever
forward; the drive clutch lever will hold the ROTOSTOP lever forward, as shown.
When the drive clutch lever is used to hold the
ROTO-STOP lever forward, releasing the drive clutch
lever automatically releases the ROTO-STOP lever,
Shift Lever (Self-propelled type)
Move the shift lever to select slow or fast drive speed.
Position 1: Slow, 0.8 m/set (2.6 ft/sec)
Position 2: Fast, 1 .O m/set
(3.3 ft/sec)
DRIVE CLUTCH
LEVER
OPERATION
This MOWER should be used with the grass bag.
The following suggestions and rules are intended
to help you operate your Honda HRA214 under the
safest conditions possible. Be alert and exercise the
same care using’the mower as you would using any
other power tool.
* Be especially careful when mowing uneven or
rough ground. The mower may tilt, exposing the
blade, and hidden objects could be thrown by the
blade.
Keep
all four wheels on the ground.
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* Use extra care when mowing around objects to
keep the blade from striking them Never delibera-
tely mow over any object.
* Stop the engine immediately if the blade hits an
object or the mower starts to vibrate. Remove the
spark plug cap (keep the wire away from the plug)
and inspect for damage.
NOTE:
Mow across slopes. Do not mow excessively steep
slopes.
Always push, never pull, a mower with the engine
running. Control direction by the handle, not by
foot pressure on the mower housing.
Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never
run, with ‘the mower. Don’t lag behind the ma-
chine or let it pull you.
(Self-propelled type) Do not use the drive clutch
when maneuvering around tress, etc. Release the
clutch and push the mower while using the ROTO-
STOP for better directional control.
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BEFORE YOU START THE MOWER
1. Check the engine oil level.
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* Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine per-
formance and service life. Non-detergent or veget-
able oils are not recommended.
* Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause
serious engine damage.
Use Honda4stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or
exceed U.S. automobile manufacturers’ 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 tem-
perature use.
a. Place the mower on a level surface.
b. Remove the
oil
tiller cap and wipe
the dipstick
clean.
c. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do
not screw it in.
d.
Check
the lower level, fill to the upper level with the
recommended oil.
the oil level shown on the dipstick. If near
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2. Check the fuel level.
Your engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a
pump octane number ( 9 ) of 86 or higher, 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 edposits 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.
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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.
* Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive
under certain conditions.
l 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.
* Do not everfilr the tank (there should be no fuel in
the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the tank
cap is closed properly and securely.
* Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled
fuel or fuel vapor may ignite.
If
any fuel ti spilled,
make sure the area is dry before starting the
engine.
l Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or
breathing of vapor. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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