Honda Power Equipment HRM215PDA

INDEX & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Throttle

cable adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 49

settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Throttle lever

positions for mowing . . . . . . . . 25

Transmission

specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Transporting

loading and unloading . . . . . . . 34

your lawn mower . . . . . . . . . . 34

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . 53,54,55,56

Vibration troubleshooting . . . . . . . . 55

Honda Publications

These publications will give you additional information for

maintaining and repairing your mower. You may order them from

your Honda lawn mower dealer.

Shop Manual

This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul

procedures. It is intended to be used by a skilled technician.

Parts Catalog

This manual provides complete, illustrated parts lists.

Contents

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: