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