Honda HRC216HXA MAKA-1050001 through 1084173 Owner's Manual

Honda Lawn Mowers Owner's Manual - HRC216HXA MAKA-1050001 through 1084173.
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INTRODUCTION

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 the information on how to do 
that; please read it carefully.

We suggest you read the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY 
(page 20) and EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY 
(page 21) to fully understand coverage and your responsibilities of 
ownership.

When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that 
an authorized Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing 
Honda mowers and is supported by the parts and service divisions of 
American Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction 
and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.

Keep this owner’s manual handy so you can refer to it at any time. 
This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn 
mower and should remain with the lawn mower if resold.

The information and specifications included in this publication were in 
effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., 
Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change 
specifications or design at any time without notice and without 
incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be 
reproduced without written permission.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have 
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the 
mower. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt 
you or others. Please read these messages carefully.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the 
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a lawn mower. You 
must use your own good judgment.

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:

• Safety Labels – on the lawn mower.

• Instructions – how to use this mower correctly and safely.

• Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert 

A symbol and one 

of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. 
These signal words mean:

Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and 
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.

• Damage Prevention Messages – You will also see other 

important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This 
word means:

CONTENTS*

DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY 
HURT if you don't follow instructions.

WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY 
HURT if you don't follow instructions.

CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow 
instructions.

NOTICE

Your lawn mower or other property can be 
damaged if you don’t follow instructions.

INTRODUCTION ............................... 1

SAFETY MESSAGES........................ 1

LAWN MOWER SAFETY .................. 2

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO 
PARENTS ..................................... 2
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO 
EMPLOYERS ............................... 2
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS ...... 2

SETTING UP YOUR NEW MOWER . 3

CONTROL LOCATIONS ................... 4

BEFORE OPERATION...................... 5

IS YOUR LAWN MOWER 
READY TO GO? ........................... 5
CHECK YOUR MOWING AREA .. 5
GET THE MOWER READY.......... 5

OPERATION...................................... 6

SAFE OPERATING 

PRECAUTIONS ..........................6

STARTING THE ENGINE............. 6
OPERATING THE CONTROLS 
FOR MOWING.............................. 7
STOPPING THE ENGINE ............ 7
SAFE MOWING PRACTICES ...... 8

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER . 8

MAINTENANCE SAFETY............. 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....... 9
BLADES........................................ 9

GRASS BAG CLEANING AND 
REPLACEMENT......................... 10
ENGINE MAINTENANCE........... 11
FUEL SYSTEM........................... 14

TRANSPORTING ............................ 14

STORAGE ....................................... 14

TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED 
PROBLEMS..................................... 16

TECHNICAL INFORMATION .......... 17

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS. 17
CARBURETOR 
MODIFICATION FOR HIGH 
ALTITUDE OPERATION ............ 17
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 17
SPECIFICATIONS...................... 18

CONSUMER INFORMATION ......... 19

REPLACEMENT PARTS, 
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND 
SERVICE ITEMS ........................ 19
CUSTOMER SERVICE 
INFORMATION........................... 19
DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED 
WARRANTY ............................... 20
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 
WARRANTY ............................... 21

*For more information regarding cable adjustment or how to mow your lawn, 
see FAQs at www.hondapowerequipment.com/faq

OWNER’S MANUAL

HRC216HXA

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 WARNING:  

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The engine exhaust from this product contains 

chemicals known to the State of California to cause 

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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