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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 a complete list of subjects. MOWER SAFETY 1 Important information about some specific hazards, and what you can do to prevent injury. BLADES AND A-ITACHMENTS 7 Standard and optional equipment for different lawn bare needs. CONTROLS 11 identification of components and information about how the controls work. BEFORE MOWING 19 How to fuel and check your mower to be sure it is ready. How to prepare your lawn and yourself before you begi
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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 1
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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. Gasoline is highly flammable end explosive and you can be burned or seriously in/wed. IS SUBJECT TO DETERIORATION AND WEAR, AND SHOULD BE CHECKED FREOUENTLY FOR BAG REPLACEMENT. THIS BAG CONFORMS TO A.N.S.I. STANDARD 8
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BLADES AND ATTACHMENTS This section shows standard and optional equipment for different lawn care needs, and it tells you how to adapt your mower for bagging, side-discharge and mulching. 8 Blades (HRB215 and HRM215) Mulching Plug (standard for HRM215) 9 9 Grass Bag (standard for HRB215) Side-Discharge Chute 10 (optional for HRB215 and HRM215) 7
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BLADES AND ATTACHMENTS Blades 0 HRB215 HRB215 mowers are factory equipped with a high-lift blade for maximum bagging and side-discharge performance. ONE-PIECE HIGH-LIFT BLADE (standard for HRB215, optional for HRM215) l Best for bagging and side-discharge. l Less effective for mulching. HRM215 HRM215 mowers are factory-equipped with a special two-piece mulching blade assembly. With the mulching plug installed (page 9), the two blades recirculate cut grass under the mower deck, wher
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BLADES AND ATTACHMENTS Grass Bag (standard for HRB215, optional for HRM215) With the grass bag installed, the lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner. It blows air through the bag, which traps the clippings. Bagging should be considered B where you want the lawn to be clear of loose particles, such as around swimming pools. Bagging is also a good way to deal with less frequently mowed areas where the grass has grown too tall to mulch easily. To attach the grass bag, lift the disc
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BLADES AND ATTACHMENTS Side-Discharge Chute (optional for HRB215 and HRM215) The chute directs grass clippings away from the operator and spreads them over the lawn. The clippings will be larger than mulched particles, and they may need to be removed by raking. Side-discharge mowing should be considered for less frequently mowed areas where grass has grown too tall to mulch easily. To attach the chute, lift the discharge guard, (remove the mulching plug if so equipped), and hook the chu
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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. Component Identification 12 Controls 14 ThrottleLever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Shift Lever (HFfB215SXA & HRM215SxA) . . 14 Blade Control Lever . . . , . . . . . . . . . . 15 Drive Clutch Lever (HRB215SXA & HRM275SXA) . . . . . . . . 16 Handlebar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Cutting Height Adjustment Levers . . . . . . . 18 1
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CONTROLS Component Identification BLADE CONTROL BU-KON BLADE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER (HRB215SXA & HRM215SXA) FUEL TANK CAP STARTER HANDLEBAR \y 2 ADJUSTMENT LEVER OIL FILLER CAP FRONT CUlllNG HEIGHT MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT LE YER HRB215PXA: Manually propelled, high-lift blade, and grass bag HRB21 SSXA: Self-propelled, high-lift blade, and grass bag HRM215PXA: Manually propelled, mulching blades, and mulching plug HRM215SXA: Self-propelled, mulching blades, and mulching pl
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CONTROLS GEAR SHIFT LEVER (HRB21 SSXA & HRM21 SSXA) ENGINE FRAME SERIAL SERIAL NUMBER NUMBER \ w SPARK PLUG CAP \ HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOB REAR CUlllNG HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER AIR CLEANER FRONT CUlllNG HEIGHT \ ADJUSTMENT LEVER CARBURETOR 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 (see page 83). Frame serial number: MZB _ - Engine serial number: GJAB -
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CONTROLS Controls THROTTLE LEVER Throttle Lever N CHOKE - For starting a cold engine. *FAST - For restarting a warm engine and for mowing. *SLOW - For idling the engine. STOP - For stopping the a engine and closing the fuel valve. When the mower is not in use, leave the throttle lever in the STOP position to prevent carburetor flooding and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. Gear Shift Lever (HRB215SXA & HRM215SXA) 1 (slow) - For mowing thick grass or maneuvering in
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CONTROLS Blade Control Lever The blade control lever starts and stops blade rotation. To start blade rotation, press the button on top of the blade control lever, then pull the lever back and hold it against the handlebar. Release the blade control lever to stop the blade. Operate the blade control lever with a quick and complete motion, so the blade drive is always either fully engaged or stopped. This will help to prevent stalling the engine, and it will also extend the service life
