Honda Power Equipment HRM215 pGK-1

MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS

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Excess oil will restrict air flow through the foam filter and may

transfer to the paper filter, soaking and clogging it.

5. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner housing and cover,

using a moist rag. Be careful to prevent dirt from entering the

air duct that leads to the carburetor.

6. Reinstall the filters and cover. Tighten the cover knob securely.

Spark Plug Service

RECOMMENDED SPARK PLUGS REGULAR RESISTOR l

NGK BP5ES BPRSES

ND Wl GEP-U Wl GEPR-U

CHAMPION N12Y RN12Y

* Resistor spark plugs reduce interference with radio and TV reception.

pGK-1

An incorrect spark plug can

cause engine damage.

For good performance, the

spark plug must be properly

gapped and free of deposits.

1. Disconnect the spark plug

cap, and remove any dirt

from around the spark plug

area.

SPARK PLUG \

2. Remove the spark plug with a

20.6 mm (13/l 6 in) spark plug

wrench.

3. Inspect the spark plug.

Replace it if the electrodes are

worn, or if the insulator is

cracked or chipped. Clean the

spark plug with a wire brush if

you are going to reuse it.

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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: