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Thank you for purchasing a Honda mower. This manual covers operation and maintenance of the Honda HRA216 rotary mower. All information in this publication is based on the latest pro- duct information available at the time of printing. Honda HRA216 mowers meet CPSC blade safety requirements for walk- behind rotary power mowers. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reprod
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CONTENTS CONTENTS ....................................................... 3 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .............................................. 6 3. CONTROLS ......................................................................... 8 ..................................................... 10 4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 14 5. OPERATION ........................................................................ 14 . Starting the Engine ..............................
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Ewwl To ensure safe operation- Know how to stop the engine quickly and understand the operation of all the controls. Never permit anyone to operate the mower without proper instruction. Do not allow children to operate the mower. Keep children and pets away from the area of operation. The rear shield is for your protection; keep it in place at all times. The blade is sharp and dangerous. Never put your hands or feet under the mower. Never carry the mower, or tilt
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WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS
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\ DANGER:KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY ]] I 5
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2. COlVlPONENT IDENTIFICATION DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER HANDLE 1 FU IARGE GUARD DISCH -----SHIFT LEVER - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER (4PL1 SPARK PLUG I CUTTER DECK 6
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ROTO-STOP BUTTON 1 ROTO-STOP LEVER THROTTLE LEVER RECOIL STARTER AIR CLEANER r, OIL FILI DRAIN BOLT 7
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3. CONTRO‘LS Throttle Control Lever Throttle positions: CHOKE HI THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER LO STOP ROTO-STOP Lever 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 wheh the ROTO-STOP lever is released. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the ROTO-STOP system, it is essential that ROTO-STOP engagement/disengagement be carried out with a single, sharp movement of the lever
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Drive Clutch Lever 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 and push the ROTO-STOP lever forward, then push the drive 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 forward, releasing the d
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I 4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS , 1. Check the engine oil level. CAUTION: l Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils are not recommended. l Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage. Use Honda-4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s re- quirements for service classification SE or SF (Motor oils classi
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2. Check the fuel level. Remove the fuel cap and the check the fuel level-. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Do not fill the fuel tank above the level mark. Your engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a pump octane or that has a research oc- number ( ’ ‘2 M ) of 86 or higher, tane 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 depo
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GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (gasohol), be sure it’s oc- tane 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 contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does not also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol. Never use gasoline containing mo
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: 3. Check the air cleaner. CAUTION: Never run the engine without the air cleaner; rapid engine wear will result. 1. Check the air cleaner element to see if it is dirty. 2. If the element is dirty, follow the cleaning procedure described on page 29. WING NUTS AIR CLEANER COVER PAPER ELEMENT FOAM ELEMENT 4. Check the grass bag. Check the grass bag for fraying, tears and clogged mesh. Wash the bag with water if necessary, and let it dry thoroughly. Grass will not chute properly witho
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5. OPERATION Starting the Engine rmml Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Never run the mower in an enclosed area. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation. 1. Turn the fuel valve ON. 2. Move the throttle lever to CHOKE. 14
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3. Place your foot on the STEP of the mower housing. 4. Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, then pull briskly. STARTER GRIP CAUTION: Don’t allow the rope to snap back; return it gently by hand. Otherwise, the starting mechanism might be damaged. While the engine is in operation, don’t pull the starter grip or damage may result. 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. NOTE:
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Mowing This MOWER should be used with the grass bag. The following suggestions and rules are intended to help you operate your Honda HRA216 under the safest conditions possible. Be alert and exercise the same care using the mower as you would using any other power tool. l Be especially careful when mowing uneven or rough ground. The mower may tilt, exposing the blade, and hidden objects could be thrown by the blade. Keep all four wheels on the ground. l Mow across slopes. Do not mow exce
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When mowing on a slope,cut across the slope (at equally spaced inter- vals) rather than up and down it. l Be very careful when changing the direction of the mower on a slope. l Do not use the mower on a slope of more than20”. l Always set the gear shift lever in 1st while mowing on a slope. X l When mowing on an uneven surface, always use first gear, reduce engine speed, grip the mower’s handles firmly and watch your step. 17
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Flooded Engine If the engine won’t start after several pulls on the starter rope, the engine may be flooded. To clear a flooded engine: 1. Move the throttle lever to STOP and turn off the fuel valve. 2. Remove the spark plug and dry it. When reinstalling the plugs, thread it in by hand until it seats. Then tighten it an additional l/8- l/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 the E
