Honda HRN216VKU User Manual

CONTENTS
QUICK FIND
Air Filter.................................................. 13
Blades.................................................... 12
Contact Honda....................................... 20
Cutting Height.......................................... 6
Find a Dealer..........................................20
Fuel ..........................................................7
Fuel System Maintenance......................19
Maintenance Schedule...........................11
Oil Change................................................13
Oil Level Check...........................................6
Spark Plug ................................................14
Warranty Coverage...................................23
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
Attach the Spark Plug Cap.................. 4
Assemble the Grass Bag..................... 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.............................................. 7
OPERATION........................................... 7
Safe Mowing Practices........................ 7
Operating the Controls........................ 8
Starting the Engine.............................. 9
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
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
A detailed description of the problem.... 20
SERVICE RECORD.................................. 21
LIMITED WARRANTY.............................. 23
OWNER’S MANUAL
HRN216VKU
LAWN MOWER
© 2020 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved
00X32VR8 A102
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.
Illustrations in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may not be exact representations. All information contained in this manual is
based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty. Ltd. reserves
the right to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
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Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty. Ltd. This includes text, figures and tables.
Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty. Ltd.
ABN 96 006 662 862 (trading as Honda MPE).

Honda HRN216VKU Specifications

General

Engine Displacement	160 cc
Cutting Width	21 inches
Cutting Height Adjustment	6 Positions
Drive Type	Self-Propelled
Deck Material	Steel
Warranty	3 Years
Starting System	Recoil
Cutting Height	1 - 4 inches
Fuel Tank Capacity	0.24 gal
Wheel Size (Front)	8 in

Summary

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Safety Instructions

Details on safety messages, signal words, and their meanings.

Message to Parents

Safety advice for children and inexperienced users of the mower.

Safety Label Locations

Information on the location and importance of safety labels on the mower.

PARTS AND CONTROLS

List of Parts

Inventory of parts included with the mower and how to check them.

Handlebar Adjustment

Step-by-step instructions for adjusting the mower's handlebar.

INITIAL MOWER SETUP

BEFORE EACH OPERATION

Check Your Mower

Pre-operation inspection checklist for mower condition and safety.

Check Mowing Area

Ensuring the mowing area is safe and clear of hazards.

CLIP DIRECTOR AND MOWING MODES

Clip Director Operation

Adjusting the Clip Director lever for bag, mulch, or rear discharge.

Rear Shield and Grass Bag

Maintenance and use of the rear shield and grass bag.

GRASS BAG MAINTENANCE

Inspection, Installation, Removal

Steps for inspecting, installing, and removing the grass bag.

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

CHECK THE OIL LEVEL

ADD FUEL

OPERATION

Safe Mowing Practices

General safety guidelines for mowing with the lawn mower.

Blade and Area Safety

Precautions regarding rotating blades and clearing the mowing area.

OPERATING THE CONTROLS

Blade Control Lever

How to use the blade control lever to start and stop the engine.

Smart Drive Control

Using the Smart Drive control for variable speed operation.

OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Shields, Refueling, Slopes, Obstacles, Clothing

Safety advice on shields, refueling, slopes, obstacles, and clothing.

ADJUSTING SMART DRIVE CONTROL

STARTING THE ENGINE

STOPPING THE ENGINE

MOWING TIPS

Mowing Timing and Conditions

Guidance on when to mow and conditions like dry/wet grass.

Cutting Height and Width

Advice on selecting cutting height and width for best results.

Blade Performance and Deck Clogs

Importance of blade sharpness, speed, and clearing deck clogs.

Leaf Management

Using the mower for fallen leaves.

MOWING PATTERNS

Mulching and Bagging Patterns

Recommended mowing patterns for mulching and bagging.

SERVICING YOUR MOWER

Maintenance Safety

Safety precautions to follow when performing maintenance tasks.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

BLADE INSPECTION

BLADE REPLACEMENT

BLADE MOUNTING BOLT INSPECTION

OIL CHANGE

Engine Oil Recommendations

Guidance on selecting the correct engine oil type and viscosity.

AIR FILTER

SPARK PLUG

Spark Arrester Service

Servicing the optional spark arrester component.

BLADE CONTROL CHECK

TRANSPORTING

STORAGE PREPARATION

Fuel and Oil Treatment

Preparing fuel and oil for long-term mower storage.

Cleaning, Drying, and Location

Steps for cleaning, drying, selecting storage location, and handlebar folding.

REMOVING FROM STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Start and Power Issues

Solutions for engine not starting or loss of power.

Vibration and Mowing Problems

Addressing mower vibration and issues with mowing/bagging.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Serial Number Locations

Information on where to find the engine and frame serial numbers.

High Altitude Operation

Adjustments and considerations for operating the mower at high altitudes.

MOWER SPECIFICATIONS

Features, Dimensions, and Weights

Key features, physical dimensions, and weight of the mower.

Engine and Transmission Details

Specifications for the engine design and transmission performance.

AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS

Fuel Precautions During Use

Handling petrol and ethanol mixtures during normal mowing.

Fuel Storage and Stabilization

Procedures for storing fuel and preparing the mower for different storage durations.

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Parts, Dealers, and Contact Info

Information on obtaining parts, finding dealers, and contacting Honda.

Honda Publications and Manuals

Details about Honda publications and the owner's manual.

SERVICE RECORD

LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty Coverage and Qualification

Details on warranty length, qualifying conditions, and covered repairs.

Service, Exclusions, and Disclaimers

Procedure for service, list of exclusions, and legal disclaimers.