HONDA HRC216PDA - Manual (Page 13)

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Blade Control Operation Check
Start the engine outdoors. Move the throttle lever to FAST and
release the blade control lever; the engine should stop quickly. If the
engine does not stop quickly, take the mower to an authorized Honda
servicing dealer for repair.
Spark Arrester Service (optional equipment)
Your lawn mower engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester.
In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark
arrester. Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA
approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda
servicing dealer.
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it
functioning as designed.
1. Allow the engine to
cool and disconnect
the spark plug cap
to prevent
accidental starting.
2. Remove the three
6 mm flange bolts
from the muffler
protector and
remove the muffler
protector.
3. Remove the 4 mm
self-tapping screw
from the spark
arrester and
remove the spark
arrester from the
muffler. Be careful
not to damage the
spark arrester
screen.
4. Check for carbon deposits on the spark arrester and the exhaust
port. Use a brush to remove carbon deposits. Be careful to avoid
damaging the spark arrester screen. Replace the spark arrester if
there are any breaks or holes.
5. Install the spark arrester and muffler protector in the reverse order
of disassembly. Tighten all hardware securely.
6. Reconnect the spark plug cap.
CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENTS
Blade Control Cable Adjustment
Measure the free play at the top of the lever.
Free play: 1-3/16 ~ 1-3/8 in
(30 ~ 35 mm).
If adjustment is necessary:
1. Loosen the lock nuts with a 10 mm
wrench, and move the adjuster up or
down as required.
2. Tighten the lock nuts and recheck the
free play.
3. Start the engine outdoors. Move the
throttle to FAST. Release the blade
control lever; the engine should stop
quickly.
If the blade control did not operate
properly with the correct cable
adjustment, take the mower to an
authorized Honda servicing dealer for
repair.
THROTTLE CABLE INSPECTION
Throttle cable adjustment is necessary if the throttle lever does not
operate the choke properly.
You can inspect choke operation by observing the movement of the
choke arm, which is located on top of the carburetor.
1. Move the throttle
lever to the CHOKE
position. The choke
arm should move
counterclockwise
until it contacts the
stop post on the
carburetor.
Push the choke arm
with your finger to
verify that it has
moved as far as it
will go.
2. Move the throttle
lever to the FAST
position. The choke
arm should move
clockwise until it
contacts the stop
post on the
carburetor.
Push the choke arm
with your finger to
verify that it has
moved as far as it
will go.
3. If the choke arm
does not move all
the way to its stop in
either direction, take
the mower to an
authorized Honda
servicing dealer.
Throttle cable
adjustment involves
related control plate adjustments.
SPARK ARRESTER
(OPTIONAL)
MUFFLER
PROTECTOR
4 x 6 mm SELF-
TAPPING SCREW
6 x 12 mm BOLT (3)
1-3/16 ~ 1-3/8 in
(30 ~ 35 mm)
BLADE CONTROL LEVER
ADJUSTER
LOCK
NUTS
CHOKE
THROTTLE
LEVER
CHOKE
ARM