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Honda Power Equipment HRB216TXA Controls & Features, Component & Control Locations, Muffler

Models: HRB216TXA

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CONTROLS & FEATURES

COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS

Use these illustrations to locate and identify the most frequently used controls.

HANDLEBAR

SHIFT LEVER

THROTTLE LEVER

DISCHARGE GUARD

FUEL TANK CAP

GRASS BAG

HANDLEBAR

LOCKING KNOB (2)

CUTTING HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT LEVER

OIL FILLER CAP
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER	CUTTING HEIGHT
MUFFLER	ADJUSTMENT LEVERS

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Honda Power Equipment HRB216TXA Controls & Features, Component & Control Locations, Oil Filler Cap, Engine Serial Number

Contents

HRB216TXA HRB216HXA Rotary MowerPage INTRODUCTION Safety Headings - such as IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS or A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETYIMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Chapter - such as LAWN MOWER SAFETYTAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS CONTENTSGRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT inside back coverIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION LAWN MOWER SAFETYTurn Engine Off When Not Mowing Avoid Rotating BladesLAWN MOWER SAFETY Operating Near RoadsOperator Responsibility LAWN MOWER SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONSCOMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS CONTROLS & FEATURESGRASS BAG HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOB CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER ADJUSTMENT LEVERSMODEL NAME AND FRAME SERIAL NUMBER LABEL FUEL VALVE AIR CLEANER CONTROLS & FEATURESBLADE CONTROL LEVER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER RECOIL STARTER GRIP SPARK PLUG CAPFuel Valve Throttle LeverCONTROLS & FEATURES Blade Control Lever Drive Clutch LeverCONTROLS & FEATURES Shift Lever Cutting Height Adjustment LeversTX gear transmission HX hydrostatic transmissionARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED? BEFORE OPERATIONKnowledge IS YOUR LAWN MOWER READY TO GO?Check the General Condition of the Lawn Mower BEFORE OPERATIONCheck the Engine CHECK YOUR WORK AREAGET THE MOWER READY Handlebar Height AdjustmentMulching Plug BEFORE OPERATIONGrass Bag InstallationInspection RemovalCutting Height and move it into another notchBEFORE OPERATION MOWING PRECAUTIONS OPERATIONSTARTING THE ENGINE THROTTLE LEVER FAST CHOKE OPERATIONOPERATION OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWINGThrottle Lever Blade Control LeverOPERATION Drive Clutch LeverPush the drive clutch lever forward to propel the mower OPERATION Shift LeverSHIFT LEVER TXA SLOW FAST OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE1. Release the drive clutch and blade control levers 2. Move the throttle lever to STOPSAFE MOWING PRACTICES SlopesOPERATION Obstacles Gravel and Loose ObjectsOPERATION MOWING TIPS When to MowCutting Width OPERATIONBlade Sharpness Blade SpeedDry Grass Wet GrassMulching Mowing PatternsBagging Side-Discharge MowingSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCESafety Precautions MAINTENANCE SAFETYSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaustREGULAR SERVICE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULESERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER EveryInspection BLADEScracked, or otherwise damaged must beBlade Removal and Installation Blade RemovalSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Blade Installation Blade bolt torque 36 ~ 43 ft-lb 5.0 ~ 6.0 kg-m 49 ~ 59 N·mSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER ENGINE MAINTENANCE Engine Oil ChangeSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage Engine Oil Level CheckEngine Oil Recommendations SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWERSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Air Cleaner ServiceSpark Plug Service Incorrect spark plugs can cause engine damageSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER 7. Install the spark plug cap on the spark plugFUEL Fuel InformationSERVICING 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 higherSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENTS Blade Control Lever AdjustmentSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment TXA gear transmission 1/16 ~ 3/16 in 1 ~ 5 mm LOCK NUTS ADJUSTER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVERSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER HXA hydrostatic transmissionSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Shift Cable Adjustment SXA gear transmissionSERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER Throttle Cable InspectionGrass Bag Cleaning GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENTGrass Bag Replacement Bag InstallationSTORAGE CleaningSTORAGE PREPARATION EngineSTORAGE Fuel Adding a Fuel StabilizerSTORAGE Draining the Carburetor and Fuel Tank Engine OilSTORAGE Engine Cylinder Handlebar FoldingSTORAGE PLACING IN STORAGE REMOVING FROM STORAGESTORAGE TRANSPORTING BEFORE LOADINGLOADING AND UNLOADING TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ENGINE PROBLEMSLoss of Power Engine Will Not StartVIBRATION PROBLEMS TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMSMOWING AND BAGGING PROBLEMS Excessive VibrationTECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONSerial Numbers Carburetor Modification for High Altitude OperationTECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION Spark Arrester Service optional equipmentMTBE ---- Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15% by volume ETHANOL -- ethyl or grain alcohol 10% by volumeMETHANOL - methyl or wood alcohol 5% by volume Oxygenated FuelsProblems That May Affect Emissions The U.S. and California Clean Air ActEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Source of EmissionsDescriptive Term Air IndexApplicable to Emissions Durability PeriodReplacement Parts MaintenanceTECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION Dimensions, Weights and Capacities SPECIFICATIONSMower Model Engine Design and PerformanceTuneup Transmission Design and PerformanceMaintenance TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONFind an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer in Your Area CONSUMER INFORMATIONHonda Publications TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION5HSODFHPHQW3DUWV2SWLRQDOTXLSPHQWDQG6HUYLFH,WHPV 7&+1,&$/&216805,1250$7,21LENGTH OF WARRANTY Distributors Limited WarrantyTHIS WARRANTY To Qualify for this WarrantyYour Warranty Rights And Obligations California Emission Control System WarrantyManufacturers Warranty Coverage Owners Warranty ResponsibilityHonda 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 Warranty CoverageTo Obtain Warranty Service TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONBY THIS WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty PartsSee the Maintenance Schedule on page TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATIONTECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION Warranty Service InformationINDEX INDEX Warnings. See Safety MessageDefinitions See Maintenance Schedule QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION31VE2652 00X31-VE2-6520 Printed on Recycled PaperPOM53250-B

CONTROLS & FEATURES

COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS

HANDLEBAR

GRASS BAG

OIL FILLER CAP

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

CUTTING HEIGHT

MUFFLER

ADJUSTMENT LEVERS