Honda H R B 215 Manual

							10. STORAGE 
For storage of more than 2 months (continued): 
d. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel valve, and drain the fuel tank into an 
approved gasoline container. 
B Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can 
explode, causing serious injury or de&h. Use extreme care when handling 
gasoline. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. 
e Remove the carburetor drain bolt, using a 10 mm wrench. Drain the carburetor 
into an approved gasoline container. Tilt the mower to drain all the gasoline 
from the carburetor. 
f. Install the carburetor drain bolt, and tighten it securely. Connect the fuel line 
Turn the fuel valve OFF. 
FUEL VALVE 
DRAIN BOLT 
Storage 
Select a storage area away from appliances (water heater or clothes dryer) that 
use an open flame as a heat source. Power tools, and some battery operated 
toys, have electric motors that produce sparks that can ignite gasoline vapors. 
B Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode. 
Avoid storing the mower where it will be exposed to high humidity and dust. 
Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface Tilting the mower may result 
in fuel leakage. 
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							10. STORAGE 
The handlebar can be folded for 
compact storage. 
1. 
2. Remove the grass bag, and place it 
on top of the engine, with the bag 
opening at the front of the mower. 
Loosen the handlebar locking knobs, 
spread the lower ends of the 
handlebar, and fold the handlebar as 
shown. When folding, be careful to (l -‘i ) 
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							11. TROUBLESHOOTING 
ENGINE WILL 
NOT START 
1. HR215SMA electric 
starting: Check 
battery and fuse. 
2. Check control 
positions. 
3. Check fuel. 
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION 
Batten/ discharged. Recharge battery fp. 56). 
Fuse burnt out. Replace fuse fp. 61) 
Fuel valve OFF. Turn fuel valve ON fp. 27). 
Throttle lever in wrong Move throttle lever to CHOKE position, 
position. unless the engine is warm fp. 27). 
HR215SMA only: engine Engine switch must be ON to use 
switch OFF. recoil starter fp. 28). 
Out of fuel. Refuel (p. 23). 
Bad fuel; mower stored without Drain fuel tank and carburetor (p. 59). 
treating or draining gasoline, or Refuel with fresh gasoline !p. 23). 
refueled with bad gas. 
4. Remove and inspect Spark plug faulty, fouled, or 
spark plug. improperly gapped. 
Spark plug wet with fuel. 
5. Take mower to Fuel filter clogged, carburetor 
dealer for service or malfunction, ignition 
repair. malfunction, valves stuck, etc. 
HR215SMA FUSE REPLACEMENT 
Clean, gap, or replace spark plug 
(p. 44. 
Dry spark plug and clear flooded 
engine fp. 29) 
Take mower to dealer, or refer to 
shop manual. 
LOWER 
The electric starter relay circuit and battery 
charging circuit are protected by a 1 amp 
fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric 
starter will not operate. The engine can be 
started manually if the fuse burns out, but 
running the engine will not charge the 
battery. 
p5TiG-l 
Using a replacement 
fuse with a rating greater than 1 amp may 
result in daniage to the electrical system. 
Use a 1 amp replacement fuse only. If 
frequent fuse failure occurs, take the 
mower to an authorized Honda lawn 
mower dealer for repair. 
1. Remove the two bolts from the lower 
control box cover, using a 10 mm 
wrench. 
2. Remove the lower control box cover, 
and check the fuse. If it is burnt out, 
install the spare 1 amp fuse provided 
with the mower. 
BAlTERY 
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							11. TROUBLESHOOTING 
ENGINE 
LOSS OF POWER 
1. Check under cutter 
deck. 
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION 
Cutter deck clogged. Clean out the cutter deck (p. 35). 
2. Check air filter. 
Air filter clogged. Clean or replace air filter (p. 42). 
3. Check fuel. 
Bad fuel; mower stored without Drain fuel tank and carburetor (p. 59). 
treating or draining gasoline, or Refuel with fresh gasoline (p. 23). 
refueled with bad gas. 
4. Check vent inside 
Fuel tank cap vent clogged. Clean fuel tank cap vent. 
fuel tank cap. 
5. Take mower to Fuel filter clogged, carburetor Take mower to dealer, or refer to 
dealer for service or malfunction, valve clearance shop manual. 
repair. 
out of adjustment, low 
compression, etc. 
VIBRATION 
EXCESSIVE 
VIBRATION 
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION 
1. Check blade. 
Blade is loose, bent, damaged, 
or unbalanced by improper 
sharpening. Tighten loose blade bolts. Replace 
blade if necessary (p. 20 & 54). 
2. Take mower to 
dealer for repair. Mechanical damage, such a 
bent crankshaft. Take mower to dealer, or refer to 
shop manual. 
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							11. TROUBLESHOOTING 
GRASS CUTTING 
POOR CUT QUALITY 
OR POOR CUlTlNG 
PERFORMANCE 
1. Check that throttle 
lever is in FAST 
( * 1 position. 
2. Reduce forward 
speed. 
3. Check cutting 
height adjustment 
levers. 
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
CORRECTION 
Engine speed is too slow to Move throttle lever to FAST ( 
cut well. 
position (p. 30). 49) 
Mower is moving too fast for Use a slower forward speed (p. 15) or 
lawn conditions. push manually. 
Adjustment levers set at Set all four levers in the same cutting 
different positions. height position (p. 17). 
4. Check grass bag. 
5. Check cutter deck 
and blade. Grass bag is overfilled or 
clogged. 
Cutter deck is clogged. Blade 
is dull, worn, or damaged. Empty grass bag, and wash the bag if 
necessary. 
Clean out cutter deck. Check blade 
installation. Sharpen or replace blade if 
necessary fp. 20 & 54). 
GRASS BAGGING 
POOR GRASS 
BAGGING 
1. Check grass bag. 
POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION 
Grass bag is overfilled or 
Empty grass bag, and wash the bag if 
cloaaed. necessarv. 
2. Check cutter deck 
and blade. Cutter deck is clogged. Blade 
is worn or damaged. Clean out cutter deck. Check blade 
installation. Sharpen or replace blade if 
necessary tp. 20 & 54). 
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							12. SPECIFICATIONS 
MOWER MODELS 
HR215PXA: Manual starting, manually propelled; no transmission 
HR215HXA: Manual starting, self-propelled; hydrostatic transmission 
HR215SXA: Manual starting, self-propelled; mechanical transmission 
HR215SMA: Manual & electric stat-tino, self-propelled; mechanical transmission 
Maximum Length Handlebar raised: 63.8 in (162 cm) 
(handlebar extended) Handlebar lowered: 68.5 in (174 cm) 
Minimum Length (handlebar folded) 35.0 in (89 cm) 
Width at cutter deck 22.8 in (58 cm) 
Maximum Height (handlebar Handlebar raised: 44.5 in (113 cm) 
extended and cutting height Handlebar lowered: 38.2 in (97 cm) 
adiusted to 3 in: 7.7 cm) 
Minimum Height (grass bag removed, handlebar 20.1 in (51 cm) 
folded, cutting height adjusted to 3/4 in; 2.0 cm) 
Dry Weight HR215PXA: 91.5 lb (41.5 kg) 
(including grass bag) HR215HXA: 
101.4 lb (46.0 kg) 
HR215SXA: 100.3 lb (45.5 kg) 
HR215SMA: 
109.1 lb (49.5 kg) 
Grass Bag Capacity 2.36 bushels; 21.9 US gal (83 PI 
Cutting Width 20.9 in (53 cm) 
Cutting Height (adjustable) 3/4 in (2.0 cm), l-1/4 in (3.3 cm), l-3/4 in (4.5 cm), 
2-l/4 in (5.6 cm), 2-5/8 in (6.7 cm), 3 in (7.7 cm) 
ENGINE 
Engine Model 
Engine Type 
Displacement 
Bore and Stroke 
Ignition System 
Ignition Timing GXV140 
4-stroke, overhead-valve, single cylinder, 
forced air-cooled 
8.2 cu in (135 cc) 
2.52 x 1.65 in (64 x 42 mm) 
Transistorized magneto 
25O BTDC 
Spark Plug Gap 0.024-0.028 in (0.6-0.7 mm) 
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
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PLUG CHARRING COIL 
SWITCH (HR215SMA ONLY) (HR215SMA ONLYI 
(PXA/HXA/~XA 
OIIIY) 
ENGINE 
WIRE COLOR CODES 
BI . Black 
Gr . . Green 
W . . . . . White 
BI/R . . Black/red stripe 
Bl/W Black/white stripe 
CONTROL BOX (HR215SMA ONLY) 
ENGINE SWITCH 
CONTINUITY TERMINALS 
5. Ignition 
7 . . Ground 
8. Starter relay 
9. . . Battery  
						

							14. WARRANTY SERVICE 
Owner Satisfaction 
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us. All Honda 
warranty details are explained in the Distributor’s Limited Warranty. Normally, 
any problems concerning the product 
will be handled by your dealer’s service 
department. If you have a warranty problem that has not been handled to your 
satisfaction, we suggest you take the following action: 
l Discuss your problem with a member of the dealership management. Often 
complaints can be quickly resolved at that level. If the problem has already 
been reviewed with the Service Manager, contact the owner of the dealership 
or the General Manager. 
l If your problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction, contact the 
Power Equipment Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 
Power Equipment Division 
P.O. Box 100021 
Duluth, Georgia 30136-9421 
Telephone: (404) 497-6400 
We will need the following information in order to assist you: 
- Your name, address, and telephone number 
- Product model and serial number (see pages 8 & 9) 
- Date of purchase 
- Dealer name and address 
- Nature of problem 
After reviewing all the facts involved, you will be advised of what action can 
be taken. Please bear in mind that your problem will likely be resolved at the 
dealership, using the dealer’s facilities, equipment, and personnel, so it is very 
important that your initial contact be with the dealer. 
Your purchase of a Honda product is greatly appreciated by both your dealer 
and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. We want to assist you in every way possible 
to assure your complete satisfaction with your purchase. 
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							Current customer service contact information: 
 
United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands: 
Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should 
be able to answer any question you may have. If you encounter a problem that your 
dealer does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealerships 
management. The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems 
are solved in this way.  
If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealerships management, contact 
the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office. You can write: 
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 
Power Equipment Division 
Customer Relations Office 
4900 Marconi Drive 
Alpharetta, GA 30005-8847 
Or telephone: (770) 497-6400 M-F, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm EST 
When you write or call, please provide the following information: 
•  Model and serial numbers 
•  Name of the dealer who sold the Honda power equipment to you 
•  Name and address of the dealer who services your equipment 
•  Date of purchase 
•  Your name, address, and telephone number 
•  A detailed description of the problem