Honda Power Equipment HRM215PDA l7//

MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS

Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment

(HRM215SDA)

Measure free play at the edge of the lever, as shown. Free play

should be 1 - 4 mm (l/16 - 3/16 in). If adjustment is necessary:

1. Loosen the locknuts with a 10 mm wrench and move the

adjuster up or down as required.

2. Tighten the locknuts and recheck free play.

3. Start the engine outdoors, and operate the drive clutch lever.

Check to be sure the drive clutch engages and releases

properly.

4. If the drive clutch does not operate properly, with correct cable

adjustment, repair may be needed. Take the mower to an

authorized Honda lawn mower dealer.

14 mm

(0.04-0.16 in.)

CLUTCH

LEVER

l7// ADJUSTER

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Main Page Page Safety Messages Damage Prevention Messages CONTENTS Page Safety Information Avoid Rotating Blades Clear Mowing Area Page Important Message to Parents Safety Label Locations pE&q Page CONTROLS Component Identification w dvv CONTROLS Controls Throttle Lever Gear Shift Lever (HRM215SDA) Flywheel Brake Lever CONTROLS Drive Clutch Lever (HRM215SDA) Handlebar Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Page BEFORE MOWING Page Check Your Mower Engine Oil details. Fuel Fuel Recommendations Oxygenated Fuels BEFORE MOWING Air Cleaner INOTICE~ ARE YOU Ready to Mow? MOWING Starting the Enginee Operating the Controls for Mowing Throttle Lever Drive Clutch Lever (HRM215SDA) Gear Shift Lever (HRM215SDA) Stopping the Engine Safe Mowing Practices Slopes Obstacles Gravel and Loose Objects Mowing & Mulching Tips When to Mow Cutting Height Cutting Width Blade Speed Blade Sharpness Page Mowing Patterns Page TRANSPORTING THE MOWER Before Loading Loading and Unloading MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Maintenance Precautions Emission Control System Source of emissions \ Proper Maintenance is the Owners Responsibility Page MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Maintenance Schedule Tuneup Specifications I I Spark plug gap 1 .7o-.EO mm (0.0284031 in.) I 44 I I Engine Maintenance Engine Oil Change Page Air Cleaner Service MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Spark Plug Service piq Page Spark Arrester Service (optional equipment) , Carburetor Adjustment Carburetor Modification for High Altitude Operation Page Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment l7// Throttle Cable Adjustment MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Gear Shift Cable Adjustment (HRM215SDA) 1. Blade Removal and Installation Blade Removal Blade installation Page TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Problems ENGINE WILL NOT START 54 2. POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING Vibration Problems EXCESSIVE VIBRATION POSSIBLE CAUSE Mowing/Mulching/Bagging Problems POOR CUT QUALITY OR POOR MULCHING/ PERFORMANCE Page STORAGE Storage Preparation Cleaning Fuel STORAGE Adding a gasoline stabilizer to extend fuel storage life: 1. Er igine Oil Storage STORAGE Removal From Stoiage Page Page SPECIFICATIONS Mower Models I Dimensions and General Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Engine Transmission (HRM215SDA) Page Page INDEX 81 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Index A B C D E F G H I L M 0 P S Page Customer Service Information Current customer service contact information: United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: