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Thank you for purchasing a Honda lawn mower. This manual describes operation and maintenance of Honda HRA215PDA rotary mowers. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Honda Power Equipment Mfg., Inc. 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 is a permanent part of the mower,
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CONTENTS 4 l.SAFETY ........................................... ............................... 4 Safety Label Locations 5 .................................. Safety Information ......................... 7 Important Message to Parents 8 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..lO 3.CONTROLS ...................................... FuelValve........................................lO ..................................... 10 Throttle Lever ...
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CONTENTS 7. MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 8. TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . ..a.................... 32 33 9. MAINTENANCE .................................... 33 ............................. Maintenance Schedule. 34 ................................ Engine Oil Change. 36 ................................ Air Cleaner Service ................................ 38 Spark Plug Service 39 ........... Spark Arrester Maintenance (optional e
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1. SAFETY Read all safety instructions before operating the mower. uu IYUI .ri tnn I UNLtS3 KtAK UUUK IS SUBJECT TO DETERl&ATlON AND WEAR, IS CLOSED OR BAG IS IN PLACE. AND SHOULD BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY FOR II READ OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING. BAG REPLACEMENT. THIS BAG CONFORMS TO DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG CAP BEFORE CUTTER DECK AND CUTTER BLADE SERVICING. A.N.S.I. STANDARD 871.1, ANY REPLACEMENT DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO STAND IN FRONT OF MOWER MUST MEET THIS STANDARD. TO PREVENT
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1. SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION For your safety and the safety of others, pay special attention to these precautions: Operator Responsibility l Know how to stop the engine quickly in case of emergency. Understand the use of all controls. l Be sure that anyone who operates the lawn mower receives proper instruction. Allowing anyone, especially children, to operate the mower without proper instruction may result in serious injury. l Wear long pants and protective footwear. Operating the mow
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1. SAFETY Fire and Burn Hazards Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode Use extreme care when handling gasoline. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. l Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Keep flames and sparks away, and do not smoke in the area. l Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel. Avoid overfilling the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, tighten the filler cap securely. If any fuel is spilled, make sure
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1. 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 it when, and how your youngster operates this equipment. The first question you’ll need to ask is whether your youngster is capable of ope
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION FLYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER I HANDLEBAR , THROTTLE LEVER =%f HARGE GUARD FRONT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER GRASS BAG OIL FILLER CAP OIL DRAIN BOLT CUTTER DECK I MUFFLER 8
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2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER I SPARK PLUG CAP A AIR CLEANER CARBURETOR - \ FUEL VALVE Record the frame and engine serial numbers for your reference. Refer to the serial numbers when ordering parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries (see page 53). Frame serial number: - - - - - - - Engine serial number: GXV140- - - - - 9
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3. CONTROLS FUEL VALVE The fuel valve opens and closes the FUEL VALVE connection between the fuel tank and the carburetor. The fuel valve must be in the ON position for the engine to run. When the mower is not in use, turn the fuel valve to the OFF position to prevent the possibility of carburetor flooding, and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. B Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can THROTTLE LEVER explode, causing injury or death. Turn the fuel valve
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3. CONTROLS I 1 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 moved forward. To start the engine and blade, push the lever forward and hold it against the 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. 11
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3. CONTROLS CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS w The blade can cause cm1 l-112 iti (4.0 serious injury. Stop the engine before adjusting cutting height. 2-112 in (6;4 kin) There are five cutting height settings: 1 in (2.7 cm), l-1 /2 in (4.0 cm), 2 in (5.2 cm), 2-l /2 in (6.4 cm), and 3 in / (7.6 cm). These are approximate / figures, as the actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions. To adjust cutting height, pull each adjusting lever toward the wheel, and
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4. ATTACHMENTS Honda HRA215PDA mowers are provided with a grass bag as standard equipment. You can operate the mower with the grass bag (or optional hard- shell grass catcher) installed to collect the grass clippings, or with the grass bag removed (or optional side-discharge chute installed) if you wish to leave the grass clippings on the lawn. When attachments are removed, the discharge guard automatically closes to protect the operator from objects that may be thrown by the blade. NOTE
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4. ATTACHMENTS A hard-shell grass catcher, and a side-discharge chute, are available from authorized Honda lawn mower dealers, They attach to the cutter deck in place of the standard grass bag. HARD-SHELL GRASS CATCHER (optional) GRASS CATCHER SIDE-DISCHARGE CHUTE (optional) 14
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5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK Check the following items before stal rting the engine. BLADE Turn the fuel valve OFF, and tilt the mower to the right, so the carburetor side is up. NOTE: Hard starting and fuel leakage may result if the mower is tilted with the carburetor side down. Inspect the blade for wear and damage. NORMAL EXCESSIVELY BENT CRACKED WORN A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is worn out, bent, cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced. A worn or damaged bl
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5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK GRASS BAG Check that the grass bag is in good condition and not clogged. A clogged grass bag will not collect grass efficiently. When the bag needs cleaning, wash it with a garden hose, and allow it to dry thoroughly before use; a wet bag will clog quickly. The grass bag wears during normal use and will eventually require replacement. If you operate the mower with a damaged or worn out bag, objects picked up by the blade may be thrown through the bag material
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5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK ENGINE OIL Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the mower on a level surface. 1. Remove the oil filler cap, and wipe the dipstick clean. 2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in. 3. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. If near the lower level, fill to the upper level with the recommended oil. Do not overfill. 1 NoT’CE 1 Running the engine with a low oil level will cause engine damage. Use high-detergent, prem
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5. PRE-OPERATION CHECK FUEL Fuel tank capacity: 0.26 US gal (1.0 PI Remove the filler cap and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Refuel carefully to avoid overfilling or spilling fuel. There should be no fuel in the filler neck. B Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode, causing serious injury or death. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do
