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Honda Power Equipment HRB216TXA owner manual Safety Label Locations, Lawn Mower Safety

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LAWN MOWER SAFETY

SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS

These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer for a replacement.

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Honda Power Equipment HRB216TXA owner manual Safety Label Locations, Lawn Mower Safety

Contents

Rotary Mower HRB216TXA HRB216HXAPage INTRODUCTION A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY Safety Headings - such as IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS orIMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Chapter - such as LAWN MOWER SAFETYCONTENTS TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSGRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT inside back coverLAWN MOWER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONTurn Engine Off When Not Mowing Avoid Rotating BladesOperator Responsibility LAWN MOWER SAFETYOperating Near Roads SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS LAWN MOWER SAFETYCONTROLS & FEATURES COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONSGRASS BAG HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOB CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER ADJUSTMENT LEVERSCONTROLS & FEATURES MODEL NAME AND FRAME SERIAL NUMBER LABEL FUEL VALVE AIR CLEANERBLADE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER RECOIL STARTER GRIP SPARK PLUG CAPCONTROLS & FEATURES Fuel ValveThrottle Lever CONTROLS & FEATURES Blade Control LeverDrive Clutch Lever Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Shift LeverTX gear transmission HX hydrostatic transmissionBEFORE OPERATION ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED?Knowledge IS YOUR LAWN MOWER READY TO GO?BEFORE OPERATION Check the General Condition of the Lawn MowerCheck the Engine CHECK YOUR WORK AREAHandlebar Height Adjustment GET THE MOWER READYMulching Plug BEFORE OPERATIONInstallation Grass BagInspection RemovalBEFORE OPERATION Cutting Heightand move it into another notch STARTING THE ENGINE MOWING PRECAUTIONSOPERATION OPERATION THROTTLE LEVER FAST CHOKEOPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING OPERATIONThrottle Lever Blade Control LeverPush the drive clutch lever forward to propel the mower OPERATIONDrive Clutch Lever SHIFT LEVER TXA SLOW FAST OPERATIONShift Lever STOPPING THE ENGINE OPERATION1. Release the drive clutch and blade control levers 2. Move the throttle lever to STOPOPERATION SAFE MOWING PRACTICESSlopes OPERATION ObstaclesGravel and Loose Objects When to Mow MOWING TIPSCutting Width OPERATIONBlade Speed Blade SharpnessDry Grass Wet GrassMowing Patterns MulchingBagging Side-Discharge MowingTHE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWERMAINTENANCE SAFETY Safety PrecautionsSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaustMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REGULAR SERVICESERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER EveryBLADES Inspectioncracked, or otherwise damaged must beSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Blade Removal and InstallationBlade Removal SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Blade InstallationBlade bolt torque 36 ~ 43 ft-lb 5.0 ~ 6.0 kg-m 49 ~ 59 N·m SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER ENGINE MAINTENANCEEngine Oil Change Engine Oil Level Check Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damageEngine Oil Recommendations SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWERAir Cleaner Service SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWERSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Spark Plug ServiceIncorrect spark plugs can cause engine damage 7. Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWERSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER FUELFuel Information SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Refueling Fuel tank capacity 0.29 US gal 1.1 literUse unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENTSBlade Control Lever Adjustment SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment TXA gear transmission1/16 ~ 3/16 in 1 ~ 5 mm LOCK NUTS ADJUSTER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER 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 CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT Grass Bag CleaningGrass Bag Replacement Bag InstallationCleaning STORAGESTORAGE PREPARATION EngineSTORAGE STORAGE FuelAdding a Fuel Stabilizer STORAGE Draining the Carburetor and Fuel TankEngine Oil STORAGE Engine CylinderHandlebar Folding STORAGE PLACING IN STORAGEREMOVING FROM STORAGE LOADING AND UNLOADING TRANSPORTINGBEFORE LOADING ENGINE PROBLEMS TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSLoss of Power Engine Will Not StartTAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS VIBRATION PROBLEMSMOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS Excessive VibrationTECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMATIONSerial Numbers Carburetor Modification for High Altitude OperationSpark Arrester Service optional equipment TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONETHANOL -- ethyl or grain alcohol 10% by volume MTBE ---- Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15% by volumeMETHANOL - methyl or wood alcohol 5% by volume Oxygenated FuelsThe U.S. and California Clean Air Act Problems That May Affect EmissionsEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Source of EmissionsAir Index Descriptive TermApplicable to Emissions Durability PeriodTECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION Replacement PartsMaintenance SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions, Weights and CapacitiesMower Model Engine Design and PerformanceTransmission Design and Performance TuneupMaintenance TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONCONSUMER INFORMATION Find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer in Your AreaHonda Publications TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION7&+1,&$/&216805,1250$7,21 5HSODFHPHQW3DUWV2SWLRQDOTXLSPHQWDQG6HUYLFH,WHPVDistributors Limited Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTYTHIS WARRANTY To Qualify for this WarrantyEmission Control System Warranty Your Warranty Rights And Obligations CaliforniaManufacturers Warranty Coverage Owners Warranty ResponsibilityWarranty 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 periodTo Obtain Warranty Service TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONEmission Control System Warranty Parts BY THIS WARRANTYSee the Maintenance Schedule on page TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONWarranty Service Information TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONINDEX Definitions INDEXWarnings. See Safety Message QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION See Maintenance SchedulePOM53250-B 31VE2652 00X31-VE2-6520Printed on Recycled Paper