Honda Power Equipment HRR216PDA, HRR216TDA, HRS216SDA

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Main INTRODUCTION SAFETY MESSAGES CONTENTS OWNERS MANUAL HRS216PDA HRS216SDA HRR216PDA HRR216TDA WARNING: LAWN MOWER SAFETY Avoid Rotating Blades Clear Mowing Area Keep Shields in Place Refuel with Care SETTING UP YOUR NEW MOWER Unpacking Handlebar Setup Grass Bag Assembly Fuel CONTROL LOCATIONS BEFORE OPERATION IS YOUR LAWN MOWER READY TO GO? Check the General Condition of the Lawn Mower: Check the Engine: CHECK YOUR MOWING AREA GET THE MOWER READY Mulching Plug Side Discharge Chute (HRS) Grass Bag Inspection OPERATION MOWING PRECAUTIONS STARTING THE ENGINE OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING Throttle Lever STOPPING THE ENGINE SAFE MOWING PRACTICES Slopes Obstacles Gravel and Loose Objects SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE SAFETY Safety Precautions MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BLADE(S) Inspection Removal and Installation Removal GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT (HRR) Cleaning Replacement Bag Removal Bag Installation ENGINE MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Level Check Engine Oil Recommendations Engine Oil Change Air Cleaner Service Spark Plug Service Spark Arrester Service (optional equipment) Flywheel Brake FUEL SYSTEM Refueling TRANSPORTING STORAGE PREPARING FOR STORAGE Cleaning Engine Mower Deck Drying Fuel Adding a Fuel Stabilizer Draining the Carburetor and Fuel Tank Engine Cylinder TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Loss of Power Vibration Mowing and Bagging Problems TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS CARBURETOR MODIFICATION FOR HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Source of Emissions AIR INDEX SPECIFICATIONS CONSUMER INFORMATION REPLACEMENT PARTS, OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICE ITEMS DEALER LOCATOR INFORMATION CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Honda Publications DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY To Qualify For This Warranty: ACCESSORIES, REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND APPAREL WARRANTY To Qualify for this Warranty: What American Honda will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: To Obtain Warranty Service: Exclusions: EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your Warranty Rights And Obligations: California Other States, U.S. territories and Canada All of the United States and Canada