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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 m
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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 understan
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. CONTENTS ............................................................. 3 GENERAL SAFETY 4 ...................................................... COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ............................................ 5 CONTROLS ............................................................. 7 OPERATION ............................................................ 9 0 High altitude operation .............................................. 13 TRANSPORTING/STORAGE ...........................
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GENERAL SAFETY * Protect yourself by wearing long trousers and appropriate shoes. Don ‘t wear loose fitting clothing * Know how to stop the engine quickly and under- stand operation of all the controls. Never permit or sandals when mowing. anyone to operate the mower without proper in- * Keep children and pets away from the mower at all struction. times. * The rear shield is for your protection; keep it * If the blade strikes a stone, sprinkler head, etc., be in place at all times. s
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION j ROTO-STOP LEVER RECOIL STARTER -, THROlTLE LEVER SPARK PLUG CAP MUFFLER GRASS BAG HANDLE AIR CLEANER
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DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER HANDLE FUEL TANK CAP DISCHARGE GUARD OIL FILLER CAP ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG
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CONTROLS CONTROL LEVER THROTTLE 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.
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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 ROTO- STOP lever forward, as shown. When the drive clutch lever is used to hold the ROTO-STOP lever forward, releasing the
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OPERATION NOTE: This MOWER should be used with the grass bag. The following suggestions and rules are intended Mow across slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. to help you operate your Honda HRA214 under the safest conditions possible. Be alert and exercise the Always push, never pull, a mower with the engine running. Control direction by the handle, not by same care using’the mower as you would using any other power tool. foot pressure on the mower housing. Keep a firm hold on
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BEFORE YOU START THE MOWER 1. Check the engine oil level. f-emmq * 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. , I Use Honda4stroke, or an equivalent high deter- -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40-c gent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturers’ requirements for service classification S
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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, d
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Gasolines Containing Alcohol If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure it’s octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There are two types of “gasohol”: one containing ethanol, and the other containing methanol. Do not use gasohol that con- tains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does not also contain cosolvents and corrosion in- hibitors for methanol. Never use gasoline containin
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3. Check the grass bag for fraying, tears and clogged Even with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horse- mesh. Wash the bag with water if necessary, and power will decrease approximately 3.5 % for each 1, let it dry thoroughly. Grass will not chute proper- 000 foot increase in altitude. The affect of altitude on ly without adequate ventilation through the bag. horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor Make sure the lock lever is latched securely. modification in made. 4. Ch
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STARTING THE ENGINE l Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. . Never run the mower in an enclosed area. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation. 1. Move the throttle lever to “CHOKE”. NOTE: CHOKE Do not use “CHOKE” when the engine is warm or the air temperature is high. Move the throttle to “Lo” instead. 2. Turn the fuel valve “ON”. FUEL VALVE I I 14
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3. Place your foot on the “STEP” of the mower housing 4. Pull the starter rope lightly until you feel compres- sion, then pull briskly. NOTE: Do not allow the rope to snap back; return it by hand. 5. After the engine warms up, move the throttle lever to “HI”. Push the ROTO-STOP lever forward to put the cutting blade into operation. Self-propelled type only: Select shift lever position “1” (slow) or “2” (fast), and push the drive clutch lever forward to propel STEP the mower. NOTE:
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Flooded Engine If the engine won’t start after several pulls on the starter rope the engine is probably flooded. To clear a flooded engine: 1. Move the throttle lever to “STOP” and turn off the fuel valve. 2. Remove and dry the spark plug. When re-installing the plug, thread it in by hand until it seats. Then tighten it an additional l/8-1/4 turn with the spark plug wrench to compress the washer. 3. Move the throttle to “HI”, turn on the fuel valve and repeat steps 3-5 under “Starting
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Cutting Height Adjustment Five settings are available: 1”. l-1/2”, 2”, 2-l/2”, ,I 3 . 1. Stop the engine. 2. Push the front and rear adjusting levers toward the wheels and move them up or down to raise or lower cutting height. Adjust front and rear wheels to the same height. - * Be careful not to touch the muffler when adjusting the right front wheel height. ADJUSTING LEVER The muffler will stay hot for a while after the engine is stopped. ADJUSTING LEVER A!k-
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Grass Bag GRASS BAG The bag is subject to wear under normal usage; frequently check for fraying and tears. Replace deteriorated bags only with Honda replacement bags or equivalent. When the bag needs cleaning, wash it with water and make sure it is dry before using it. Clogged mesh will result in poor grass chutting and a wet bag will clog quickly. Removal 1. Stop the engine. 2. Raise the discharge guard, grasp the grass bag handle, and lift the bag to unhook it from the mower. Ins
