Honda Power Equipment HRC216

Thank you for purchasing a Honda rotary mower.

This manual describes operation and maintenance of Honda HRC216SXA and

HRC216HXA rotary mowers. All information in this publication is based on the

latest product information available at the time of printing. Honda hwer Equipment

Mfg., Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and

without incurring any obligation.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

This manual is a permanent part of the mower and must remain with the mower

if resold.

Honda HRC216 mowers meet CPSC blade safety requirements for walk-behind

rotary mowers.

Honda HRC216 mowers are not factory-equipped with spark arresters. In some

areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a USDA qualified spark arrester.

Check local laws and regulations before operation. An optional spark arrester is

available from authorized Honda lawn mower dealers.

READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Pay special attention to these

symbols and any instructions that follow:

B Indicates sedous injury or death WILL result if instructions

are not followed.

B Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death may

result if instructions are not followed.

B Indicates a possibilii that minor injury could result if

instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Indicates that equipment or propem/ damage

could result if instructions are not followed.

NOTE: Gives helpful information.

Honda rotary mowers are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated

according to instructions. Operating this mower requires special effort on your

part to ensure your safety and the safety of others.

w Careless operation or misuse may cause injury or property

damage. Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating

the mower.

B Using this product for a purpose not intended may cause

injury or property damage. Use only for mowing (cutting) grass, and for bagging

cut grass when equipped with the standard grass bag or optional hard-shell grass

catcher.

If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about your mower, see

an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer.

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