Honda Power Equipment HRC216

6. OPERATION

3. Operate the starter.

NOTE:

Always release the ROTO-STOP lever before starting the engine. If the blade

drive is engaged, extra effort will be required to operate the starter.

Always release the drive clutch lever before starting the engine If the drive

clutch is held forward while starting, the mower will move forward before

you are ready to guide it.

Place your foot on the step of the cutter deck. Pull the starter grip lightly until

you feel resistance, then pull briskly.

When the engine starts, return the starter rope gently.

1 IMPORTANT NOTICE If you let the starter grip snap back against the

engine, it may damage the starter.

Contents

Main Page Page CONTENTS 2 CONTENTS 3 SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Read all safety instructions before operating the mower. DO NOTSTART UNLESS REAR DOOR IS CLOSEDOR BAG ISIN PLACE. Page I Page 2. COMPONENT IBENTIFICATUON 8 I 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Page 11 I (HRC216HXA) Page Page Page 4. ATTACHMENTS 16 Page Page w Page Page 5. PRE-OPERATIOM CHECK I 22 Page Page \ Page Page Page Page M Page Page 7. MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 33 7. MOWING RECOMMENDATlONS 34 7. MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 35 8. TRANSPORTING 36 Page Page Page Page Page m Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page w m - 11. TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE 57 11. TROUBLESHOOTING GRASS CUTTING GRASS BAGGING VIBRATION 12. SPECIFICATIONS 59 r 14. WARRANTY SERVICE 61 Current customer service contact information: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: