Honda Power Equipment HRM215 Si :arting the Engine

MOWING

Si :arting the Engine

Because of the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, it makes good

sense to start the mower outside, or at feast in an open area with

good ventilation.

Before starting, make sure the discharge guard is closed, or that

the grass bag or side-discharge chute is in place.

1. FOR STARTING A COLD

ENGINE:

Move the throttle lever to the

CHOKE position.

FOR RESTARTING A WARM

ENGINE:

Move the throttle lever to the

FAST position.

2. Place your foot on the mower

deck step. Pull the starter grip

lightly until you feel

resistance, then pull briskly.

Return the rope gently.

Always release the blade

control lever before starting STARTER GRIP

the engine to prevent the

blade(s) from turning.

HRB215SXA & HRM21 SSXA:

Always release the drive

clutch lever before using the

starter. If the drive clutch is

engaged, the mower will move

forward when.you operate the

starter.

Even though the blade does not turn until you pull back the

blade control lever, it is good practice to keep hands and feet

away from the mower deck at all times when the engine is

running.

3. When the engine warms up, move the throttle lever away from

the CHOKE position. Set the lever at FAST to mow or at

SLOW to idle.

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Contents

Main Page Page Safety Messages Damage Prevention Messages CONTENTS Turn to the beginning of each section for a complete list of subjects. Page Safety Information Avoid Rotating Blades Clear Mowing Area Page Important Message to Parents takes MOWER SAFETY I 5 Safety Label Locations e CAUTION Page BLADES AND ATTACHMENTS Blades Grass Bag (standard for HRB215, optional for HRM215) Mulching Side-Discharge Chute CONTROLS Component Identification Page Controls a Throttle Lever Gear Shift Lever (HRB215SXA & HRM215SXA) Blade Control Lever Drive Clutch Lever (HRB215SXA & HRM215SXA) Handlebar Cutting Height Adjustment Levers BEFORE MOWING Check Your Lawn Objects People and Pets Lawn Check Your Mower Blade(s) Engine Oil Fuel Fuel Recommendations Oxygenated Fuels Air Cleaner v Grass Bag (standard for HRB215, optional for HRM215) Handlebar Cutting Height Page MOWING Si :arting the Engine 2. 30 Operating the Controls for Mowing Throttle Lever 31 Gear Shift Lever (HRB215SXA & HRM215SXA) 2 Blade Control Lever Drive Clutch Lever Stopping the Engine Safe Mowing Practices Slopes Obstacles Gravel and Loose Objects Mowing Tips When to Mow Cutting Height Cutting Width Blade Speed Blade Sharpness TROlTLE LEVER Dry Grass Wet Gr,ass Fallen Leaves If the Mower Deck Clogs Mowing Patterns ..::j::::::: i . . . . . . . . . . . . :.:.:.:.:.:.. :.:.:.. -IX iI3 Page Page Before Loading LJ Loading and Unloading MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Throttle Cable Adjustment . . . . . . . , . . . 56 Maintenance Precautions Maintenance Schedule Engine Maintenance Engine Oil Change Page Air Cleaner Serwice Spark Plug Service pGK-1 Page Spark Arrester Service (optional equipment) Carburetor Adjustment Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation Control Cable Adjustments. Blade Control Cable Adjustment Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment Throttle Cable Adjustment Gear Shift Cable Adjustment Blade Removal and Installation Blade Removal Blade Installation Grass Bag Cleaning and Replacement I Grass Bag Cleaning Grass Bag Replacement TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Problems TROUBLESHOOTING Vibration Problems Mowing/Mulching/Bagging Problems Page STORAGE Storage Preparation Cleaning Page FUEL Page Page Page Page Page SPECIFICATIONS Mower Models Dimensions and General Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Engine I Transmission Page INDEX & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Index A B C D E F G H I L M 0 P S T W Honda Publications Shop Manual Parts Catalog Customer Service Information Current customer service contact information: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: