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This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn mower and should remain with the mower if resold. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever. Honda lawn mowers meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) blade safet
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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. Keep this owner’s manual handy, so you can refer to it any time, and make sure the manual stays with the lawn mower if you sell it. We suggest you read the warranty
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Safety Messages Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the lawn mower. Please read these messages carefully. A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that can hurt you and others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol a and one of three words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These mean: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or S
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CONTENTS Turn to the beginning of each section for 8 comp/ete /ist of subjects. MOWER SAFETY 1 Important information about some specific hazards, and what you can do to prevent injury. CONTROLS 7 identification of components and information about how the controls work. 15 BEFORE MOWING How to fuel and check your mower to be sure it is ready. How to prepare your lawn and yourself before you begin mowing. MOWING 23 Starting and stopping the engine, safe mowing practices, and mowing
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MOWER SAFETY This section explains what you need to know to operate your mower safely. Safety Information 2 Important Message to Parents 4 Safety Label Locations 5
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MOWER SAFETY 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 work around the
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MOWER SAFETY Keep Shields in Place Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by thrown objects and from touching hot engine parts and moving components. For your safety and the safety of others, keep all shields in place when the engine is running. Refuel with Care Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode. Refuel only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, with the engine OFF. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool. Never smoke near gas
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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 o
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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 your dealer for a replacement. Gaaollne Is highly flammabla and explosive MOWER SIADE CAN CUT OFF HANDS OR FEET and you can ba burned or aerloualy Injured. When refueling: n stop th# l ngln baton Opening mar door. n Alwayskapfntawaylmmmomdmk. H Keep
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CONTROLS This section shows the locations of controls and other important parts of your mower, and it tells you how the controls work. 8 Component Identification 10 Controls Throttle Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Shift Lever (HRM215SDA) . . . . . . . . . .’ . 70 Flywheel Brake Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7 Drive Clutch Lever (HRM215SDA) . . . . . . 11 Handlebar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 73 Cutting Height Adjustment Levers . . . . . . .
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CONTROLS Component Identification HANDLEBAR FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER \ DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER . (HRMPlBSDA only) FUEL TANK CAP RECOIL STARTER / GRIP MOWER-DECK / MUFFLER LEVER HRM215PDA: Manually propelled HRM215SDA: Self-propelled
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CONTROLS GEAR SHIFT LEVER (HRMPlSSDA only) \ ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 1 SPARK PLUG CAP w LEVER I &K ‘AIR CLEANER \ CARBURETOR dvv -\ FRONT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER 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. Frame serial number: Engine serial number: 9
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CONTROLS Controls Throttle Lever FUEL OFF - Closes the fuel valve. SLOW - For idling the engine. FAST - For restarting a warm engine and for LE mowing. CHOKE - For starting a cold engine. Gear Shift Lever (HRM215SDA) 1 (slow) - For mowing thick grass or maneuvering in small areas. 2 (fast) - For maximum self-propelled speed in large, open areas. To avoid incomplete gear engagement, move the gear shift lever all the way forward or all the way back. You can shift gears without
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CONTROLS Flywheel Brake Lever This lever is connected to the engine flywheel brake and the ignition switch. The engine will not start and run unless this lever is pulled back. FLYWHEEL To start the engine, pull this lever BRAKE back, and hold it against the LEVER / handlebar while operating the recoil starter. Continue to hold the lever against the handlebar while mowing. To stop the engine and blade, release the lever. Drive Clutch Lever (HRM215SDA) The drive clutch lever engag
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Handlebar The handlebar is adjustable to a high, middle, or low position. Select the height that provides the most comfortable operating position. Adjusting Height 1. Loosen the handlebar locking knobs. HIGH 2. Spread the lower ends of the handlebar to release the locating pins. 3. Move the handlebar up or down, so the locating pins engage other holes on the handlebar mounting brackets. 4. Tighten the handlebar locking knobs securely. Folding The handlebar can be folded for co
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CONTROLS Cutting Height Adjustment Levers There are six settings to choose ADJUSTMENT LEVERS from, as shown in the illustration. The cutting height figures are approximate, as the actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions. To adjust cutting height, pull each adjustment lever toward the wheel, and move it into another notch. Set all four adiustment levers to the same cutting height position. The blades spin while the engine is running. Spinning blades can
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BEFORE MOWING This section explains how to fuel and check your mower to be sure it is ready, and it tells you how to prepare your /awn and yourself before you begin mowing. 16 Check Your Lawn 17 Check Your Mower Blades . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fuel. . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Air Cleaner . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Are YOU Ready to Mow?. . . . . . . . . . . . 22 15
