Honda HRU216M2 User Manual

Honda Lawn Mower
Owner’s Manual
Service Record Booklet
HRU19K1 / HRU19M1 / HRU197K1 / HRU197M1
HRU196K1 / HRU196M1 / HRU216K2 / HRU216M2
Read and understand this Owners Manual before operating your Honda
mower and ensure that you have identified the information applicable to
your particular model mower.
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Honda HRU216M2 Specifications

General

Engine Displacement	160 cc
Cutting Width	21 inches
Cutting Height Adjustment	6 positions
Drive System	Self-propelled
Speed Control	Variable speed
Starter	Recoil
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Side Discharge Capability	Yes
Engine Type	4-stroke
Engine	Honda GX160 4-stroke
Cutting Height	3/4" - 4"
Mulch, Bag, Discharge	Mulch, Bag

Summary

Honda Lawn Mower Warranty Information

Honda Limited Warranty Details

Explains the terms and conditions of the Honda limited warranty for lawn mowers.

Honda Lawn Mower Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Covers general safety rules, protective gear, and handling of petrol.

Mowing on Slopes Safety

Guidance on safe mowing practices when operating on inclines.

Honda Lawn Mower Component Identification

HRU216M2/K2 Component Overview

Diagram and labels identifying major parts of the HRU216M2/K2 mower.

HRU197K1/M1 Throttle Cable

Illustrates the throttle cable and its connection for specific models.

Owner Information Recording Section

Section to record frame, engine serial numbers, and purchase date.

Honda Lawn Mower Controls

Mower Controls: Fuel Valve

Description of the fuel valve's function and how to operate it for starting and stopping.

Mower Controls: Throttle Lever

Explains throttle positions (Choke, High, Low) for starting and mowing.

Mower Controls: Blade Control Lever

Details how to engage/disengage the blade control system for safety.

Mower Controls: Drive Clutch Lever

Explains engagement and disengagement of the drive clutch for rear wheel propulsion.

Mower Controls: Cutting Height Adjustment

Describes how to adjust cutting height using the lever and lists approximate heights.

Mower Controls: Shift Lever

Explains how to select drive speed (slow, medium, fast) using the shift lever.

Mower Controls: Front Guard

Details the use of the front guard for lifting and securing the mower.

Honda Lawn Mower Pre-Operation Checks

Pre-Operation Checks: Readiness

Ensures operator is wearing appropriate clothing and footwear.

Pre-Operation Checks: Lawn Inspection

Checks for objects, people, pets, and lawn condition before mowing.

Pre-Operation Checks: Blade Inspection

Instructions for checking mower blades for wear or damage, including safety warnings.

Blade Inspection: Condition and Tightness

Ensures blade disc and setting bolts are securely tightened.

Blade Safety: Damaged Blades Hazard

Highlights the danger of using worn or damaged blades.

Blade Inspection: Wear and Damage Guide

Visual guide to normal, worn, bent, and cracked blades, and limits for usage.

Pre-Operation Checks: Engine Oil Level

Step-by-step guide to checking the engine oil level using the dipstick.

Pre-Operation Checks: Fueling

Instructions for refueling the mower safely, avoiding spills and overfilling.

Fuel Safety: Petrol Flammability Warning

Emphasizes the flammability and explosive nature of petrol.

Pre-Operation Checks: Air Cleaner

Guidance on inspecting air filters for cleanliness and condition.

Pre-Operation Checks: Grass Bag

Checking the grass bag for wear, tears, and clogs.

Grass Bag: Installation Procedure

Steps for correctly attaching the grass bag to the mower.

Grass Bag: Removal Procedure

Instructions on how to detach the grass bag from the mower.

Pre-Operation Checks: Cutting Height

Guide to adjusting cutting height and advice on selecting the appropriate setting.

Honda Lawn Mower Operation

Operation: Mowing Precautions

Reviewing safety instructions and practicing in a safe area.

Operation: Engine Starting (General)

Ensures the fuel valve is in the ON position before starting the engine.

Operation: Engine Starting (Throttle Lever)

Setting the throttle lever to CHOKE (cold) or HIGH (warm) for engine start.

Operation: Engine Starting (Starter Grip)

Instructions on how to pull the starter grip correctly and safely.

Engine Start: Post-Start Throttle

Adjusting throttle after engine warms up for mowing or idling.

Operation: Mowing Controls (Throttle)

Using the HIGH throttle position for best cut quality and efficiency.

Operation: Mowing Controls (Blade Control)

Procedure for starting blade rotation by pressing the button and pushing the lever.

Operation: Mowing Controls (Drive Clutch)

How to push the drive clutch lever forward to move the mower.

Operation: Mowing Controls (Shift Lever)

Using the shift lever to select slow, medium, or fast speeds while stationary.

Operation: Engine Stopping

Steps to stop the engine using levers and fuel valve.

Operation: Safe Mowing Practices

Keeping wheels grounded, firm grip, careful on uneven ground, no backwards mowing.

Mowing Safety: Slope Guidelines

Mowing across slopes, avoiding steep slopes, and caution on damp ground.

Operation: Obstacle Mowing

Using mower side to cut close, disengaging drive for maneuverability.

Obstacle Mowing: Impact Hazard Warning

Potential damage from hitting objects and the risk of thrown projectiles.

Operation: Gravel & Loose Objects

Preventing injury from objects picked up and thrown by the mower.

Operation: Mowing Tips (Cutting Height)

Consulting experts for grass types and conditions, avoiding scalping.

Operation: Mowing Tips (Cutting Width)

Using overlap for an even cut and adjusting for tall or thick grass.

Operation: Mowing Tips (Blade Speed)

Maintaining HIGH throttle for efficient blade rotation and cutting.

Operation: Mowing Tips and Conditions

Guidance on mowing in different grass conditions and handling fallen leaves.

Blade Sharpness for Mowing Quality

Maintaining sharp blades ensures clean cuts and prevents grass damage.

Cutter Housing: Clearing Blockages

Safe steps to clear blockages from the cutter housing.

Operation: Mowing Patterns

Using clockwise patterns for best bagging performance.

Honda Lawn Mower Transporting and Storage

Transport/Storage: Before Loading

Allowing the engine to cool down before placing the mower on a vehicle.

Loading: Engine Cooling

Allowing the engine to cool down before placing the mower on a vehicle.

Loading: Fuel Valve Position

Turning the fuel valve OFF to prevent flooding and fuel leakage.

Transport/Storage: Loading & Unloading

Using ramps or two people to lift the mower, securing it on the vehicle.

Loading Safety: Procedures

Using ramps or two people to lift the mower, securing it on the vehicle.

Transport/Storage: Preparation

Steps to ensure the mower remains trouble-free during storage periods.

Storage: Preparation Steps

Steps to ensure the mower remains trouble-free during storage periods.

Transport/Storage: Cleaning

Guidelines for washing the mower, avoiding water in sensitive areas.

Cleaning: Mower Washing Safety

Guidelines for washing the mower, avoiding water in sensitive areas.

Cleaning: Cutter Housing

Procedure for cleaning the cutter deck using a garden hose and running the engine.

Cutter Housing: Underside Cleaning

Procedure for cleaning the cutter deck using a garden hose and running the engine.

Transport/Storage: Fuel Management

Explains how petrol deteriorates in storage and potential problems.

Fuel Storage: Deterioration Issues

Explains how petrol deteriorates in storage and potential problems.

Fuel: Recommendations & Ethanol

Using fresh fuel, correct octane, and information on ethanol blends.

Transport/Storage: Draining Fuel System

Steps to empty the fuel tank and drain the carburettor bowl.

Fuel System: Draining Procedure

Steps to empty the fuel tank and drain the carburettor bowl.

Transport/Storage: Engine Cylinder Prep

Pouring oil into the cylinder and pulling the starter for protection.

Storage Prep: Cylinder Oil

Pouring oil into the cylinder and pulling the starter for protection.

Transport/Storage: Handlebar Folding

Instructions on how to loosen knobs and swing the handlebar forward.

Handlebar: Folding for Storage

Instructions on how to loosen knobs and swing the handlebar forward.

Transport/Storage: Storage Precautions

Choosing a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources and humidity.

Storage Area: Safety Selection

Choosing a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources and humidity.

Honda Lawn Mower Maintenance

Maintenance: Importance of Regular Care

Highlights how good maintenance ensures safety, economy, and performance.

Maintenance: Safety Precautions

Ensuring engine is off, cooling parts, and avoiding hazards.

Safety: Working with Petrol

Precautions to prevent fire or explosion when working around petrol.

Maintenance Schedule Overview

Table outlining service items, intervals (time/hours), and reference pages.

Service Intervals & Items Table

Table outlining service items, intervals (time/hours), and reference pages.

Maintenance: Engine Oil Change

Steps to safely drain the engine oil while the engine is warm.

Maintenance: Engine Oil Level Check

How to check the oil level after an oil change and add oil if needed.

Maintenance: Engine Oil Recommendations

Guidelines on oil viscosity, API classification, and recommended grades.

Maintenance: Air Cleaner Service

Steps for cleaning paper and foam air filter elements.

Maintenance: Air Cleaner Housing

Wiping dirt from housing and cover, ensuring no dirt enters the air duct.

Maintenance: Spark Plug Service

Lists recommended spark plugs and initial inspection steps.

Maintenance: Spark Plug Gap Adjustment

How to measure and adjust the spark plug gap for optimal performance.

Spark Plug: Safe Installation Guide

Guidance on tightening spark plugs to avoid damage.

Maintenance: High Altitude Carburettor Mods

Explains modifications needed for operating at high altitudes.

Maintenance: Fuel Recommendations

Specifies unleaded petrol requirements and notes on spark knock.

Maintenance: Blade Removal

Detailed procedure for safely removing the mower blade assembly.

Blade Removal: Component Identification

Illustration and list of parts involved in blade removal.

Maintenance: Blade Installation

Procedure for reinstalling the blade assembly using specific torque.

Maintenance: Blade Holder Tightening

Torque specifications for tightening the blade disc holder bolts.

Blade Safety: Bent Blade Hazard

Highlights the serious injury risk from bent or improperly tightened blades.

Maintenance: Grass Bag Cleaning

Instructions for washing the grass bag to maintain performance.

Maintenance: Grass Bag Replacement

Guidance on replacing the grass bag with a genuine or equivalent part.

Honda Lawn Mower Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting: Engine Start Failure

Checking fuel valve and throttle for starting issues.

Engine Start: Fuel Valve & Throttle Check

Checking fuel valve and throttle for starting issues.

Engine Start: Fuel & Spark Plug Check

Diagnosing starting problems by checking fuel and spark plug condition.

Troubleshooting: Loss of Power

Solutions for loss of power related to throttle, grass height, and air filter.

Power Loss: Troubleshooting Steps

Solutions for loss of power related to throttle, grass height, and air filter.

Troubleshooting: Excessive Vibration

Identifying causes of vibration such as lodged debris or loose blades.

Vibration: Housing & Blade Check

Identifying causes of vibration such as lodged debris or loose blades.

Troubleshooting: Poor Mowing Performance

Adjusting throttle, speed, and cutting height for better mowing results.

Mowing Performance: Control Adjustments

Adjusting throttle, speed, and cutting height for better mowing results.

Performance: Bag & Blade Issues

Addressing problems with grass bag clogging or blade condition.

Honda Lawn Mower Specifications

Specifications: Mower Models

Lists different mower models, their frame codes, engine types, and engines.

Mower Models: Lineup & Codes

Lists different mower models, their frame codes, engine types, and engines.

Specifications: Dimensions & Capacities

Details overall length, width, height, weight, wheel base, and tread.

Dimensions: Model Specs

Details overall length, width, height, weight, wheel base, and tread.

Specifications: Additional Mower Models

Provides dimensions, weights, capacities for specific HRU models.

Mower Models: HRU197/19 Specs

Provides dimensions, weights, capacities for specific HRU models.

Specifications: Engine Design & Performance

Details engine model, type, displacement, bore, stroke, and ignition system.

Engine Specs: HRU216/196 Models

Details engine model, type, displacement, bore, stroke, and ignition system.

Engine Specs: HRU197/19 Models

Provides engine specifications for other HRU models.

Specifications: Engine Performance Details

Specifies engine oil capacity, spark plug type, and gap requirements.

Engine Performance: Oil & Spark Plug

Specifies engine oil capacity, spark plug type, and gap requirements.

Specifications: Drive Train

Details drive mechanism, clutch, transmission, and lubricant.

Drive Train: Mechanism & Lubrication

Details drive mechanism, clutch, transmission, and lubricant.

Specifications: Operator Safety Features

Table showing features like Flywheel Brake, Blade Control, Auto Stop for each model.

Safety Features: Model Comparison

Table showing features like Flywheel Brake, Blade Control, Auto Stop for each model.

Honda Lawn Mower Setup Instructions

Setup: Unpacking Mower

Instruction to remove all protective materials from the mower.

Unpacking: Remove Packaging

Instruction to remove all protective materials from the mower.

Setup: Handlebar Adjustment

Steps to loosen, raise, and tighten handlebar joints and check cables.

Handlebar: Adjustment & Securing

Steps to loosen, raise, and tighten handlebar joints and check cables.

Setup: Cable Securing

Using cable ties to secure cables and air cleaner hose.

Cables: Securing with Ties

Using cable ties to secure cables and air cleaner hose.

Setup: Engine Oil Filling

Ensuring the engine is filled with the correct type and amount of oil.

Engine Oil: Filling Procedure

Ensuring the engine is filled with the correct type and amount of oil.

Setup: Fuel Tank Filling

Instructions for filling the fuel tank with fresh unleaded petrol.

Fuel Tank: Filling Procedure

Instructions for filling the fuel tank with fresh unleaded petrol.

Honda Lawn Mower Service Schedule

Service Schedule: First Year

Templates for recording the first month/20 hour and 6 month/100 hour services.

First Year Service: Record Keeping

Templates for recording the first month/20 hour and 6 month/100 hour services.

Service Schedule: Ongoing Records

Templates for tracking future service intervals and dealer stamps.

Ongoing Service: Record Keeping

Templates for tracking future service intervals and dealer stamps.