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INTRODUCTION 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. We suggest you read the warranty policy to fully understand its coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. The warranty policy is a separate doc
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INTRODUCTION 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 b
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CONTENTS Turn to the beginning of each chapter for a complete list of subjects. MOWER SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Important information about some specific hazards, and what you can do to prevent injury. CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Identification of components and information about how the controls work. BEFORE OPERATION.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 H
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MOWER SAFETY This chapter explains what you need to know to operate your mower safely. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................ ............................ 6 Avoid Rotating Blades .............................. 6 Clear Mowing Area ............................ 6 Keep Shields in Place ................................ 6 Refuel with Care. Wear Protective Clothing. ......................... 6 ................. 6 Turn Engine Off When Not Mowing. 7 IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS
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MOWER SAFETY IMPORTANT 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 adjust
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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 of
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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 an authorized Honda dealer for a replacement. (HRB215) UNDER NORMAL USAGE, THIS SAG MATERIAL IS SUBJECT TO DETERIORATION AND WEAR. AND and you can be burned or seriously injured. SHOULD GE CHECKED FREQUENTLY FOR SAG When refueling: REPLACEMENT. THI
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CONTROLS This chapter shows the locations of controls and other important parts of your mower, and it tells you how the controls work. .................... 10 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .................... 12 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS. ................................. 12 Throttle Lever. ........................... 13 Flywheel Brake Lever ........................ 13 Drive Clutch Lever (SDA). ............................... (SDA) 14 Shift Lever ................. 14 Cutting Height
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CONTROLS COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION HANDLEBAR mYWHEEL BRAKE LEVER CLUTCHLEVER DISCHARGE GUARD FUEL TANK CAP RECOIL STARTER I GRIP GRASS BAG (HRB215) REAR CUTTING ADJUSTMENT LEVER / 2-Q OIL FILLER CAP’ FRONT ClJtilNG HEIGHT MOWER DECK’ ADJUSTMENT LEVERS i $i Y HRB215PDA: Manually propelled, high-lift blade, and grass bag. HRB215SDA: Self-propelled, high-lift blade, and grass bag. HRM215PDA: Manually propelled, mulching blades, and mulching plug. HRM215SDA: Self-propelled,
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SHIFT LEVER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER (on back of engine) \ HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOB CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT >> LEVERS AIR CLEANER m\ \ FRONT &mlNG HEIGHT CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT LEVERS 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 77). Frame serial number: MZB- - Engine serial number: GJAB - 11
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CONTROLS DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Throttle Lever CHOKE -- For starting a cold engine. ‘r, I I FAST --- For restarting a warm engine and for mowing. 6 c) SLOW--- For idling the engine. - - - - - - For closing the fuel valve (releasing the FUEL flywheel brake lever turns off the engine). VALVE OFF THROlTLE LEVER 12
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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 unless this lever is pulled back. Drive Clutch Lever (SDA) The drive clutch lever engages and disengages the transmission that drives the rear wheels.
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CONTROLS Shift Lever (SDA) The shift lever selects and controls the mower’s drive speed. 1 (SLOW) - For mowing thick grass or maneuvering in small areas. 2 (FAST)- For maximum self-propelled speed in large, open areas, and for transport. SHIFT LEVER WA) Cutting Height Adjustment Levers There are six settings to choose from, as shown in the illustration. The cutting height figures are approximate. The actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions. There is an adjus
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BEFORE OPERATION This chapter explains how to fuel and check your mower to be sure it is ready, and it tells you how to prepare your lawn and yourself before you begin mowing. 16 CHECK YOUR LAWN ............................. 16 Objects ....................................... ............................... 16 People and Pets. 16 Lawn ......................................... .......................... 17 CHECK YOUR. MOWER 17 Blade(s) ...................................... .......
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BEFORE OPERATION CHECK YOUR LAWN For your safety and for the safety of others, always inspect the area before mowing. Objects Anything which can be picked up by the blade(s) and thrown is a potential hazard to you and others. Look for things like stones, sticks, bones, and wire. Remove them from the mowing area. People and Pets People and animals near the mowing area can move into your path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown objects. Clear the area of people and p
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BEFORE OPERATION CHECK YOUR MOWER Blade(s) With the throttle lever in the FUEL VALVE OFF position, and the spark plug cap disconnected, tilt the mower to the right, so the carburetor side is up. This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting. s BLADE BdLTS I 2 w BLADE(S) Y Inspect the blade(s) for wear and damage. 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 blade can break, caus
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Engine Oil Level 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 and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. FILLER CiP/DIPSTICK 3. If the oil level is low, add oil to reach the upper limit mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. ) FILLER CAP/ DIPSTICK 4. After checking the engine oil level, screw in the filler
