Rotary Mower
HRB216TXA HRB216HXA
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INTRODUCTION
A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY
Safety Headings - such as IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS or
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety Chapter - such as LAWN MOWER SAFETY
CONTENTS
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT
inside back cover
LAWN MOWER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Turn Engine Off When Not Mowing
Avoid Rotating Blades
Operator Responsibility
LAWN MOWER SAFETY
Operating Near Roads
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
LAWN MOWER SAFETY
CONTROLS & FEATURES
COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS
GRASS BAG HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOB CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
ADJUSTMENT LEVERS
CONTROLS & FEATURES
MODEL NAME AND FRAME SERIAL NUMBER LABEL FUEL VALVE AIR CLEANER
BLADE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER RECOIL STARTER GRIP
SPARK PLUG CAP
CONTROLS & FEATURES
Fuel Valve
Throttle Lever
CONTROLS & FEATURES
Blade Control Lever
Drive Clutch Lever
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
Shift Lever
TX gear transmission
HX hydrostatic transmission
BEFORE OPERATION
ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED?
Knowledge
IS YOUR LAWN MOWER READY TO GO?
BEFORE OPERATION
Check the General Condition of the Lawn Mower
Check the Engine
CHECK YOUR WORK AREA
Handlebar Height Adjustment
GET THE MOWER READY
Mulching Plug
BEFORE OPERATION
Installation
Grass Bag
Inspection
Removal
BEFORE OPERATION
Cutting Height
and move it into another notch
STARTING THE ENGINE
MOWING PRECAUTIONS
OPERATION
OPERATION
THROTTLE LEVER FAST CHOKE
OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING
OPERATION
Throttle Lever
Blade Control Lever
Push the drive clutch lever forward to propel the mower
OPERATION
Drive Clutch Lever
SHIFT LEVER TXA SLOW FAST
OPERATION
Shift Lever
STOPPING THE ENGINE
OPERATION
1. Release the drive clutch and blade control levers
2. Move the throttle lever to STOP
OPERATION
SAFE MOWING PRACTICES
Slopes
OPERATION
Obstacles
Gravel and Loose Objects
When to Mow
MOWING TIPS
Cutting Width
OPERATION
Blade Speed
Blade Sharpness
Dry Grass
Wet Grass
Mowing Patterns
Mulching
Bagging
Side-Discharge Mowing
THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Safety Precautions
SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REGULAR SERVICE
SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
Every
BLADES
Inspection
cracked, or otherwise
damaged must be
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Blade Removal and Installation
Blade Removal
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Blade Installation
Blade bolt torque 36 ~ 43 ft-lb 5.0 ~ 6.0 kg-m 49 ~ 59 N·m
SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Engine Oil Change
Engine Oil Level Check
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage
Engine Oil Recommendations
SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
Air Cleaner Service
SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
Spark Plug Service
Incorrect spark plugs can cause engine damage
7. Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug
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SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
FUEL
Fuel Information
SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
Refueling Fuel tank capacity 0.29 US gal 1.1 liter
Use unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher
SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENTS
Blade Control Lever Adjustment
SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment TXA gear transmission
1/16 ~ 3/16 in 1 ~ 5 mm LOCK NUTS ADJUSTER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER
HXA hydrostatic transmission
SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
Shift Cable Adjustment SXA gear transmission
SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
Throttle Cable Inspection
SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT
Grass Bag Cleaning
Grass Bag Replacement
Bag Installation
Cleaning
STORAGE
STORAGE PREPARATION
Engine
STORAGE
STORAGE
Fuel
Adding a Fuel Stabilizer
STORAGE
Draining the Carburetor and Fuel Tank
Engine Oil
STORAGE
Engine Cylinder
Handlebar Folding
STORAGE
PLACING IN STORAGE
REMOVING FROM STORAGE
LOADING AND UNLOADING
TRANSPORTING
BEFORE LOADING
ENGINE PROBLEMS
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Loss of Power
Engine Will Not Start
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
VIBRATION PROBLEMS
MOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS
Excessive Vibration
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Numbers
Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation
Spark Arrester Service optional equipment
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
ETHANOL -- ethyl or grain alcohol 10% by volume
MTBE ---- Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15% by volume
METHANOL - methyl or wood alcohol 5% by volume
Oxygenated Fuels
The U.S. and California Clean Air Act
Problems That May Affect Emissions
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Source of Emissions
Air Index
Descriptive Term
Applicable to Emissions
Durability Period
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
Replacement Parts
Maintenance
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions, Weights and Capacities
Mower Model
Engine Design and Performance
Transmission Design and Performance
Tuneup
Maintenance
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer in Your Area
Honda Publications
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Distributors Limited Warranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY
To Qualify for this Warranty
Emission Control System Warranty
Your Warranty Rights And Obligations California
Manufacturers Warranty Coverage
Owners Warranty Responsibility
Warranty Coverage
Honda 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
To Obtain Warranty Service
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
Emission Control System Warranty Parts
BY THIS WARRANTY
See the Maintenance Schedule on page
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
Warranty Service Information
TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION
INDEX
Definitions
INDEX
Warnings. See Safety Message
QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION
See Maintenance Schedule
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