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OWNER’S MANUAL
HRC216HXA
LAWN MOWER
Before operating the mower for the first time, please read this
Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated other mowers,
take time to become familiar with how this mower works and
practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.
QUICK FIND
Air Filter.................................................. 13 Find a Dealer..........................................20 Oil Change..............................................12
Blades..........................
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WARNING WELCOME The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. 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 Important Message to Parents information on how to do that; plea
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HONDA Safety Label Locations PARTS AND CONTROLS These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to BLADE CONTROL BLADE CONTROL read, contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer for a replacement. LEVER (P. 9) BUTTON SHIFT LEVER (P. 10) THROTTLE LEVER (P. 9) FUEL TANK CAP DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER (P. 9) REAR CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER (2) (P. 7) OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK (P. 5) MUFFLER MULCHING PLUG (P.
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Adjust the Handlebar INITIAL MOWER SETUP 1. Pry open the right side handle support hanger, and place it over the right handle above the starter rope guide. Squeeze the ends together. Make sure the ribs are facing out, as shown. List of Parts STARTER ROPE GUIDE With help from an assistant, carefully remove the mower and loose parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the RIBS following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you OUT purchased the mower if any of
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8. Insert the stud on one end of the other handle support plate into 15.Position cable ties at the locations shown. the lower hole in the left side of the housing. CABLE TIES 9. Tilt the mower on its right side (fuel tank cap up). 10.Install an 8 mm self-locking nut on both studs on the inside of the mower deck. Do not fully tighten the nuts until the other end is in place. 10 in (250 mm) 3 in (75 mm) 8 mm 12 in (300 mm) SELF-LOCKING NUT (2) 11.Tip the mower back onto its wheels. 16.Insert
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2. Insert the frame into Check Your Mower the bag, as shown. For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your lawn mower, it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the lawn mower to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you find, or have your servicing dealer correct it, before you operate the lawn mower. WARNING BAG Improperly maintaining this lawn mower, or failing to correct a problem before operation, could cause a malfunction in which
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Inspection Mulching Plug During use, the grass bag material is subject to normal wear and tear. To mulch the grass clippings rather than bag them, install the mulching plug. CAUTION DISCHARGE SLOT CHUTE An excessively worn grass bag may allow objects to be thrown TAB toward the operator. Replace a worn grass bag to prevent possible injury. Grass bag replacement is explained on page 5. Installation GRASS DISCHARGE BAG GUARD 1. Raise the LID discharge guard 1. Stop the engine. and hook t
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Add Fuel OPERATION This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. area, such as a garage. Your mower’s exhaust contains poisonous Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank. carbon monoxide gas, which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death. You may use regular unleaded gas
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Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. Operating the Controls Always store gasoline in an approved container. Throttle Lever Wear Protective Clothing For best cut quality, always mow Wearing protective clothing will reduce your risk of injury. Long pants with the throttle lever in the and eye protection reduce the risk of injuries from thrown objects. FAST position. When the blades Sturdy shoes with aggressive soles will help protect your feet and give rotate at
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THROTTLE Shift Lever Stopping the Engine SLOW Use the shift lever to select the 1. Release the drive clutch BLADE CONTROL LEVER forward speed at which you wish and blade control levers. to mow. 2. Move the throttle lever to Do not use the throttle lever to the STOP position to stop adjust your forward speed. The the engine. FAST throttle lever must remain in the 3. When the mower is not in FAST position for good mowing SHIFT LEVER performance. Otherwise, cut use, turn the fuel valve to
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3. These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing Safety Precautions dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically • Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures. repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards: See Honda Publications on page 20 for ordering information. – Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust. Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you
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Blade bolt torque: 36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N·m) Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection If you do not have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda Inspect the blade bolts for any signs of damage INSPECT WASHERS servicing dealer tighten the blade bolts. or looseness. If they are damaged, they must AND BOLT HEADS be replaced. FOR LOOSENESS WARNING If they appear loose, a torque wrench must be used to accurately tighten the blade bolts to the If the blade bolts are not torqued properly, the blades
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Engine Oil NOTICE Recommendations Excess oil will restrict air flow through the foam element and may Oil is a major factor affecting transfer to the paper element, soaking and clogging it. performance and service life. Always 5. Use a moist rag to wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner change the oil in accordance with the housing and cover. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the air MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE duct that leads to the carburetor. (page 11). 30 6. Place the foam air
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2. Loosen the lock nuts with a 10 Spark Arrester (optional part) mm wrench, and move the The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it adjuster up or down as functioning as designed. required. Your lawn mower engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester. 3. Tighten the lock nuts and In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark recheck free play. arrester. Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA 4. Start the engine outdoors. approved
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6. While holding the drive clutch lever all INDEX TRANSPORTING the way forward, look MARK through the cover plate hole and check If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the the position of the mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can control arm. burn you and can ignite some materials. The center of the Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. This will prevent carburetor notch on the control flooding and reduce the possibility of fue
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Cleaning TROUBLESHOOTING Mower Deck Before washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the engine and Engine Will Not Start turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Rest the mower on its right side, so the fuel cap side is up. This will help to prevent fuel leakage Possible Cause Correction and hard starting due to carburetor flooding. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blades. Fuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON (page 9). Be careful to avoid getting water into controls an
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Mowing and Bagging Problems High Altitude Operation At high altitudes, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too Possible Cause Correction rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. A Engine speed is too slow to Move the throttle lever to the FAST very rich mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting. cut well position (page 10). Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which this engine was certified, for extended periods of
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Problems That May Affect Emissions Specifications If you are aware of any of the following symptoms, have your engine Mower Features inspected and repaired by your servicing dealer. • Hard starting or stalling after starting HRC2163HXA Push type, flywheel brake, recoil starting, twin blades, grass bag, and mulch plug • Rough idle • Misfiring, backfiring under load, or afterburning • Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption Dimensions and Weights Replacement Parts Overall Length 65.4 in (1
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FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE When maintained properly, your Honda lawn mower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However, gasoline can quickly deteriorate, causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system. Most fuel-related problems can be avoided by following the precautions listed below. Fuel system damage and engine performance problems resulting from deteriorated fuel are not covered by the Distributor’s Limited Warra
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Dealer Locator Information CUSTOMER INFORMATION To find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer anywhere in the United States: Visit www.powerequipment.honda.com and click on Find a Dealer. Parts, Accessories, and Service Items How to Contact Honda Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of these (or other) Honda Genuine items for your lawn mower. Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may Replace
