Owner's Manual

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Table Of Contents

CONTENTS

QUICK FIND

Air Filter.................................................. 13

Blades.................................................... 12

Contact Honda....................................... 20

Cutting Height .......................................... 6

Find a Dealer..........................................20

Fuel ..........................................................6

Fuel System Maintenance...................... 19

Maintenance Schedule...........................11

Oil Change................................................. 13

Oil Level Check............................................ 6

Spark Plug ................................................. 14

Warranty Coverage.................................... 21

WELCOME ............................................. 2

FOR YOUR SAFETY.............................. 2

PARTS AND CONTROLS ...................... 3

INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................ 3

List of Parts ......................................... 3

Adjust the Handlebar........................... 3

Add Engine Oil .................................... 4

Assemble the Grass Bag..................... 4

Please Register Your Mower............... 4

Before Using Your Lawn Mower.......... 4

BEFORE EACH OPERATION................ 4

Check Your Mower.............................. 4

Check Your Mowing Area.................... 4

Clip Director® ...................................... 5

Rear Shield.......................................... 5

Grass Bag ........................................... 5

Cutting Height Adjustment................... 6

Check the Oil Level ............................. 6

Add Fuel.............................................. 6

OPERATION........................................... 7

Safe Mowing Practices........................ 7

Operating the Controls ........................ 8

Starting the Engine.............................. 8

Stopping the Engine............................ 9

Mowing Tips ........................................ 9

SERVICING YOUR MOWER................ 10

Maintenance Safety........................... 10

Maintenance Schedule...................... 11

Blade Inspection................................ 12

Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection......... 12

Blade Replacement ........................... 12

Oil Change ........................................ 13

Air Filter ............................................. 13

Spark Plug.........................................

Spark Arrester (optional part) ............ 14

Smart Drive Cable Adjustment .......... 14

TRANSPORTING ................................. 15

STORAGE ............................................ 15

Fuel ................................................... 15

Oil ...................................................... 15

Cleaning ............................................ 15

Storage Location ............................... 15

Handlebar.......................................... 15

Removing From Storage ................... 16

TROUBLESHOOTING.......................... 16

Engine Will Not Start ......................... 16

Loss of Power.................................... 16

Vibration ............................................ 16

Mowing and Bagging Problems......... 16

TECHNICAL INFORMATION .................... 17

Serial Number Locations ........................ 17

High Altitude Operation .......................... 17

Emission Control System ....................... 17

Air Index ................................................. 18

Specifications ......................................... 18

AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS . 19

CUSTOMER INFORMATION .................... 20

Parts, Accessories, and Service Items... 20

Dealer Locator Information..................... 20

How to Contact Honda ........................... 20

Honda Publications ................................ 20

DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY... 21

EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY ............ 22

PRODUCT REGISTRATION ..................... 23

OWNER’S MANUAL

HRN216VYA

LAWN MOWER

QUESTIONS?

Contact your Honda dealer.

There is a dealer locator at

powerequipment.honda.com

00X31VR8 A301

Before operating the mower for the first time, please read this

Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated other mowers,

take time to become familiar with how this mower works and

practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.

Summary of content (24 pages)

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OWNER’S MANUAL HRN216VYA LAWN MOWER Before operating the mower for the first time, please read this Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated other mowers, take time to become familiar with how this mower works and practice in a safe area until you build up your skills. QUICK FIND Air Filter.................................................. 13 Blades .................................................... 12 Contact Honda ....................................... 20 Cutting Height .............................
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WELCOME  Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest lawn mowers on the market. We want to help you get the best results from your new mower and to operate it safely. This manual contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully.
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PARTS AND CONTROLS INITIAL MOWER SETUP SMART DRIVE CONTROL (P. 8) BLADE CONTROL LEVER (P. 8) THROTTLE LEVER (P. 8) HANDLEBAR List of Parts With help from an assistant, carefully remove the mower and loose parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included with your mower. FUEL TANK CAP (P. 7) FRONT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER (P. 6) GRASS BAG (P. 4) Ref.
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Add Engine Oil BEFORE EACH OPERATION The mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL in the engine. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and add the entire contents of the included bottle of oil into the oil filler opening. Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will significantly reduce your risk of injury. Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to operate them. All Honda engines are run at the factory prior to packaging.
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Clip Director® The Clip Director can be adjusted to either the BAG or MULCH position to achieve the desired mowing results. Adjust the Clip Director lever to either the bag (shutter door fully open) or mulch (shutter door fully closed). To discharge clippings to the rear, remove the grass bag and leave the Clip Director lever in the BAG position. Pull to release lock.
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Installation 1. Raise the discharge guard and clean out any grass or debris in the mounting channels with your finger. GRASS BAG HANDLE Check the Oil Level DISCHARGE GUARD 1. Unscrew and remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean. 2. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick. BAG 2. Hook the grass bag onto the mower deck as shown. 3. If the oil level is low, add oil to reach the upper limit mark on the dipstick.
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General NOTICE If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis, (more than 4 weeks before next use), refer to “AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS” on page 19 for information regarding fuel deterioration. 1. Turn engine off and let cool before refueling. Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while moving backward. Operate the mower only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Avoid Slopes Blade Control System Avoid steep slopes of more than 20°. Mowing on steep slopes can starve the engine of oil, causing engine damage that is not covered by the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY. Keep all four wheels on the ground, and be careful to avoid losing your footing and your control of the mower. Keep a firm grip on the handlebar, and walk, never run, with the mower. Be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground. Do not mow near drop offs, ditches, or embankments.
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1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position (page 3). Blade Speed 2. Move the throttle lever to the FAST position. The blades must spin very fast to cut properly. If engine speed drops, it could mean the engine is being overloaded by the blades trying to cut too much grass. Mow a narrower swath, move the mower slower, use the rear discharge chute, or raise the cutting height. 3. With the blade control lever released, pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, and then pull briskly.
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SERVICING YOUR MOWER Proper maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It also helps reduce air pollution.  WARNING Improperly maintaining this lawn mower, or failing to correct a problem before operation, could cause a significant malfunction. Some malfunctions can seriously hurt or kill you. Always perform a pre-operation inspection before each operation, and correct any problem.
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Maintenance Schedule Item Action Before each use 5 hours of use or first month First 25 hours of use 50 hours of use or every 6 months 100 hours of use or every year 150 hours of use or every two years See page Rear shield Check O 5 Blades Inspect O 12 Blade mounting bolts Inspect O 12 Engine oil Check O 6 O Change Air filter Check O (2) O O (1) O (1) O 13 O O (1) Clean 13 O Replace Grass bag Check O O 5 Blade control operation Check O O 8 Spark plug Check O
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Blade Inspection Blade Replacement 1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (page 3). 1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (page 3). 2. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (page 14). 2. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (page 14). 3. Tilt the mower to the right side, so the fuel cap side is up. This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor flooding. 3. Tilt the mower to the right side, so the fuel cap side is up.
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Engine Oil Recommendations Wear thick leather gloves to hold the blades with your hand to prevent the blades from turning. Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Always change the oil in accordance with the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 11). Recommended oil for general use: SAE 10W-30 Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area is within the recommended range.
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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 filter and cover. Be sure both tabs are fully locked in place. Spark Plug Replace the spark plug every 2 years or after 150 hours of use. Required Spark Plug: NGK - BPR5ES The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed.
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TRANSPORTING If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can burn you and can ignite some materials. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. This will prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. If installed, remove the grass bag. Before cleaning or washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
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Loss of Power Possible Cause   1. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees to release the locating pins . 2. Fold the handlebar forward ; do not pinch or kink the cables. Removing From Storage When unfolding the handlebar, be sure to lock the handlebar adjust knobs to secure the handlebar in the mowing position. Check your mower as described in BEFORE OPERATION (page 4).
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION Serial Number Locations components and control technologies to reduce evaporative emissions. U.S. and California Clean Air Acts U.S. EPA and California regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emissions control systems. The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions standards.
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Air Index Transmission Design and Performance An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified to an emission durability time period in accordance with the requirements of the California Air Resources Board. The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer, the ability to compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower the Air Index, the less pollution.
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AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS When maintained properly, your Honda lawn mower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However, gasoline can quickly deteriorate, causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system. Most fuel-related problems can be avoided by following the precautions listed below.
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION Parts, Accessories, and Service Items Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of these (or other) Honda Genuine items for your lawn mower. Replacement Parts Item Spark plug Part Number 98079-55846 How to Contact Honda Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may have.
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DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY Honda Power Equipment This warranty is limited to the following Honda Power Equipment products when distributed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Power Equipment Division, 4900 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847, purchased at retail or placed in rental service on or after January 1, 2010.
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EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY Your new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EPA and State of California (models certified for sale in California only) emission regulations. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. provides the emission warranty coverage for engines in the United States and its territories. In the remainder of this Emission Control System Warranty, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., will be referred to as Honda.
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Honda. To ensure you receive important service information in the event of a product update or recall, please register your lawn mower within 30 days of purchase. From time to time, American Honda conducts sales promotions that require you to register your lawn mower within 30 days of purchase. If you purchased your Honda lawn mower during one of these promotions, you must register your mower within 30 days. Your information will remain confidential.
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1. Go to PowerEquipment.Honda.com to register your unit. 2. Click on Product Registration. 3. Complete the required information and click Submit. It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Product Registration BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 117 ALPHARETTA GA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE Power Equipment Division American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 4900 Marconi Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30005-9956 EM5 HPE.2019.08 PRINTED IN U.S.A.