Honda HRC216PDA User Manual download pdf (Page 6)

BEFORE OPERATION

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.

Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you

begin using it. Know how to shut off the lawn mower quickly in case of

an emergency.

Are You Ready to Mow?

Be sure to wear protective clothing. Long pants and eye protection

can lower your risk of injury from thrown objects. Wear footwear that

protects your feet and won’t let you slip if you mow on slopes or

uneven ground.

IS YOUR LAWN MOWER READY TO GO?

For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your lawn mower,

it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the lawn

mower to check its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you

find or have your servicing dealer correct it before you operate the

lawn mower.

Before beginning your pre-operation checks, be sure the lawn mower

is on a level surface.

Check the General Condition of the Lawn Mower

• Look around and underneath the lawn mower for signs of oil or

gasoline leaks.

• Look for signs of damage.

• Check each control for proper operation.

• Check the blades for wear. Replace as necessary (page 10).

• Check that the blade bolts are tight (page 10).

• Check that all nuts, bolts, and screws are tightened.

Check the Engine

• Check the air cleaner (page 12) and oil level (page 11).

• Check the fuel level (page 14). Starting with a full tank will help

eliminate or reduce operating interruptions for refueling.

CHECK YOUR MOWING AREA

For your safety and the safety of others, always inspect the area

before operating the lawn mower.

Objects

Anything that can be picked up by the blades and thrown is a potential

hazard to you and others. Look for things like stones, sticks, nails, and

wire, and remove them from the work area.

People and Pets

People and animals near the work area can move into your lawn

mower’s path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown

objects. Clear the area of pets and people, especially children. Their

safety is your responsibility.

Work Area

Check the condition of the grass. Adjust your lawn mower ground

speed and mowing swath accordingly.

GET THE MOWER READY

Grass Bag

A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the

bag, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass bag

before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity. Bagging

performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90% filled.

Also, the bag is easier to empty when it is not packed full.

Inspection

During normal use, the grass bag material is subject to deterioration

and wear.

NOTICE

Frequently inspect the grass bag for tears, holes, and excessive wear.

Check for necessary replacement. Make sure the new bag meets the

original specifications.

Grass bag replacement is explained on page 11.

Installation

1. Raise the discharge guard and

hook the grass bag onto the

mower deck as shown.

2. Release the discharge guard to

secure the grass bag.

Removal

1. Raise the discharge guard,

grasp the grass bag handle and

remove the grass bag.

2. Release the discharge guard.

3. When the grass bag is clear of

the discharge guard, you can lift

it through the handlebar

opening, or you can remove it to the rear of the mower below the

handlebar.

Rear Shield

During normal use the rear shield is subject to deterioration and wear.

Remove the grass bag and raise the discharge guard to check the

rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively worn,

have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer.

 WARNING

Improperly maintaining this lawn mower or failing to correct a

problem before operation could cause a malfunction in which

you could be seriously injured.

Always perform a pre-operation inspection before each

operation and correct any problem.

GRASS

BAG

LID

DISCHARGE

GUARD

REAR SHIELD

DISCHARGE GUARD

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