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......................................... 14
Spark Arrester (optional part) ............
14
Blade Control Check ......................... 14
TRANSPORTING ................................. 14
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 CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY ............................................. 22
PRODUCT REGISTRATION .................... 23
OWNER’S MANUAL
HRN216VKAA
HRN216VKPA
LAWN MOWER
© 2020-2022 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved
00X31VR8 B103
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.
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
To register your mower, scan
the QR code or see page 23
for additional ways to register.
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
powerequipment.honda.com
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