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Honda Power Equipment HRB216TXA owner manual Controls & Features, Spark Plug Cap, Carburetor

Models: HRB216TXA

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CONTROLS & FEATURES

BLADE CONTROL LEVER

DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER

RECOIL STARTER GRIP

SPARK PLUG CAP

CARBURETOR

MODEL NAME AND

FRAME SERIAL

NUMBER LABEL

FUEL VALVE

AIR CLEANER

TRANSMISSION TYPE:

T = 3-SPEED

H = HYDROSTATIC

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Honda Power Equipment HRB216TXA Controls & Features, Blade Control Lever Drive Clutch Lever Recoil Starter Grip

Contents

Rotary Mower HRB216TXA HRB216HXAPage INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETYSafety Headings - such as IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS or Safety Chapter - such as LAWN MOWER SAFETYGRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT CONTENTSTAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS inside back coverTurn Engine Off When Not Mowing LAWN MOWER SAFETYIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Avoid Rotating BladesOperating Near Roads LAWN MOWER SAFETYOperator Responsibility SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS LAWN MOWER SAFETYGRASS BAG HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOB CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER CONTROLS & FEATURESCOMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS ADJUSTMENT LEVERSBLADE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER RECOIL STARTER GRIP CONTROLS & FEATURESMODEL NAME AND FRAME SERIAL NUMBER LABEL FUEL VALVE AIR CLEANER SPARK PLUG CAPThrottle Lever Fuel ValveCONTROLS & FEATURES Drive Clutch Lever Blade Control LeverCONTROLS & FEATURES TX gear transmission Cutting Height Adjustment LeversShift Lever HX hydrostatic transmissionKnowledge BEFORE OPERATIONARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED? IS YOUR LAWN MOWER READY TO GO?Check the Engine BEFORE OPERATIONCheck the General Condition of the Lawn Mower CHECK YOUR WORK AREAMulching Plug Handlebar Height AdjustmentGET THE MOWER READY BEFORE OPERATIONInspection InstallationGrass Bag Removaland move it into another notch Cutting HeightBEFORE OPERATION OPERATION MOWING PRECAUTIONSSTARTING THE ENGINE OPERATION THROTTLE LEVER FAST CHOKEThrottle Lever OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWINGOPERATION Blade Control LeverDrive Clutch Lever OPERATIONPush the drive clutch lever forward to propel the mower Shift Lever OPERATIONSHIFT LEVER TXA SLOW FAST 1. Release the drive clutch and blade control levers STOPPING THE ENGINEOPERATION 2. Move the throttle lever to STOPSlopes SAFE MOWING PRACTICESOPERATION Gravel and Loose Objects ObstaclesOPERATION Cutting Width When to MowMOWING TIPS OPERATIONDry Grass Blade SpeedBlade Sharpness Wet GrassBagging Mowing PatternsMulching Side-Discharge MowingTHE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWERSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE SAFETYSafety Precautions Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaustSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEREGULAR SERVICE Everycracked, or otherwise BLADESInspection damaged must beBlade Removal Blade Removal and InstallationSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Blade bolt torque 36 ~ 43 ft-lb 5.0 ~ 6.0 kg-m 49 ~ 59 N·m Blade InstallationSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Engine Oil Change ENGINE MAINTENANCESERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Engine Oil Recommendations Engine Oil Level CheckRunning the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWERAir Cleaner Service SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWERIncorrect spark plugs can cause engine damage Spark Plug ServiceSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER 7. Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWERFuel Information FUELSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher Refueling Fuel tank capacity 0.29 US gal 1.1 literSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Blade Control Lever Adjustment CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENTSSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER 1/16 ~ 3/16 in 1 ~ 5 mm LOCK NUTS ADJUSTER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment TXA gear transmissionSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER HXA hydrostatic transmission SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWERShift Cable Adjustment SXA gear transmission SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWERThrottle Cable Inspection SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWERGrass Bag Replacement GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENTGrass Bag Cleaning Bag InstallationSTORAGE PREPARATION CleaningSTORAGE EngineSTORAGE Adding a Fuel Stabilizer FuelSTORAGE Engine Oil Draining the Carburetor and Fuel TankSTORAGE Handlebar Folding Engine CylinderSTORAGE REMOVING FROM STORAGE PLACING IN STORAGESTORAGE BEFORE LOADING TRANSPORTINGLOADING AND UNLOADING Loss of Power ENGINE PROBLEMSTAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Engine Will Not StartMOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSVIBRATION PROBLEMS Excessive VibrationSerial Numbers TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONTECHNICAL INFORMATION Carburetor Modification for High Altitude OperationSpark Arrester Service optional equipment TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONMETHANOL - methyl or wood alcohol 5% by volume ETHANOL -- ethyl or grain alcohol 10% by volumeMTBE ---- Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15% by volume Oxygenated FuelsEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM The U.S. and California Clean Air ActProblems That May Affect Emissions Source of EmissionsApplicable to Emissions Air IndexDescriptive Term Durability PeriodMaintenance Replacement PartsTECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION Mower Model SPECIFICATIONSDimensions, Weights and Capacities Engine Design and PerformanceMaintenance Transmission Design and PerformanceTuneup TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONHonda Publications CONSUMER INFORMATIONFind an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer in Your Area TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION7&+1,&$/&216805,1250$7,21 5HSODFHPHQW3DUWV2SWLRQDOTXLSPHQWDQG6HUYLFH,WHPVTHIS WARRANTY Distributors Limited WarrantyLENGTH OF WARRANTY To Qualify for this WarrantyManufacturers Warranty Coverage Emission Control System WarrantyYour Warranty Rights And Obligations California Owners Warranty ResponsibilityTo Obtain Warranty Service Warranty CoverageHonda power equipment engines manufactured after January 1, 1995 and sold in the State of California, and U.S. EPA certified engines manufactured on or after September 1, 1996 and sold in all of the United States, are covered by this warranty for a period of two years from the date of delivery to the original retail purchaser. This warranty is transferable to each subsequent purchaser for the duration of the warranty period TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONSee the Maintenance Schedule on page Emission Control System Warranty PartsBY THIS WARRANTY TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONWarranty Service Information TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONINDEX Warnings. See Safety Message INDEXDefinitions QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION See Maintenance SchedulePrinted on Recycled Paper 31VE2652 00X31-VE2-6520POM53250-B