Honda H R B 215 Manual

2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 
ROTO-STOP 
LEVER  ROTO-STOP 
BUTTON 
(HR215HXA, 
HR215SXA. 
HR215SMAI 
CUTTING HEIGHT 
ADJUSTMENT 
LEVER TJ&? THROTTLE 
CUTTING HEIGHT 
ADJUSTMENT 
F)jGy 
AIR CLEANER 
SPARK 
PLUG 
CAP FUEL VALVE 
CARBURETOR 
HR215PXA: Manual starting, manually propelled; no transmission 
HR215HXA: Manual starting, self-propelled; hydrostatic transmission 
HR215SXA: Manual starting, self-propelled; mechanical transmission 
HR215SMA: Manual & electric starting, self-propelled; mechanical...

3. CONTROLS 
FUEL VALVE 
The fuel valve opens and closes the connection between the fuel tank and the 
carburetor. 
The fuel valve must be in the ON position for the engine to. run. 
When the mower is not in use, turn the fuel valve to the OFF position to prevent 
the possibility of carburetor flooding, and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage 
B 
Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can 
explode, causing injury or death. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position when 
the mower is not...

3. CONTROLS 
THRUITLE LEVER 
CHOKE position: For starting 
FAST position ( * 1: For mowing 
SLOW position (e 1: For idling 
STOP position: Stops the engine 
NOTE: HR215SMA only - turning the 
engine switch to the OFF position 
stops the engine (see page 12). 
THROTTLE LEVER 
(HR215HXA) THROTTLE LEVER 
(HR215PXA) 
THROTTLE LEVER 
(HR215SXA) THROTTLE LEVER 
(HR215SMA) 
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3. CONTROLS 
ENGINE SWITCH (HR215SMAI 
START position: Operates the electric starter 
ON position: Running position 
NOTE: The engine switch must be in the ON position to use the recoil starter. 
OFF Position: Stops the engine 
ENGINE SWITCH 
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3. CONTROLS 
ROTO-STOP LEVER 
The ROTO-STOP lever operates the blade brake/clutch mechanism. It is used 
to start and stop the blade 
To put the blade into operation, press the button on top of the ROTO-STOP lever, 
then push the lever forward and hold it against the handlebar. 
Releasing the ROTO-STOP lever will stop the blade 
Operate the ROTO-STOP lever with a quick and complete motion, so the blade 
drive is always either fully engaged or stopped. This will help to prevent stalling 
the engine, and...

3. CONTROLS 
DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER (HR215HXA, HR215SXA. HR215SMA) 
This lever operates the clutch to drive the rear wheels that propel the mower. 
lb propel the mower, push the drive clutch lever forward. Release the lever to disengage 
the drive. 
NOTE: 
l The HR215SXA and HR215SMA 
models have a mechanical transmission 
requiring positive gear engagement; 
push the drive clutch lever all the 
way forward, and hold it against the 
handlebar. 
l The HR215HXA model has a 
hydrostatic transmission that...

3. CONTROLS 
SHIFT LEVER (HR215SXA & HR215SMA) 
The shift lever selects the drive speed 
for the mower. Move the shift lever to 
select the pace at which you wish to 
mow. 
NOTE: 
The mower will lurch if you shift 
gears while the drive clutch is 
engaged. Release the drive clutch 
lever before moving the shift lever. 
To avoid incomplete gear engage- 
ment, be sure the shift lever is 
centered in one of the three detent 
positions. 
MAXIMUM SPEED: 
Position 1 (SLOW): 2.6 ft/sec 
(0.8 m/set) 
Position 2...

3. CONTROLS 
HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOBS 
The handlebar locking knobs must be 
tightened to secure the handlebar in 
the mowing position. 
These knobs can be loosened to fold 
the handlebar for storage or transport 
convenience 
1. 
2. Remove the grass bag, and place it \~--+=....--& 
 
on top of the engine, with the bag HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOBS 
opening at the front of the mower. 
Loosen the handlebar locking knobs, 
spread the lower ends of the 
handlebar as shown. When folding, 
be careful to avoid kinking...

3. CONTROLS 
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVERS 
serious injury. Stop the engine before 
adjusting cutting height. 
There are six cutting height settings: 
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), and 3 in (7.7 cm). 
These are approximate figures, as the 
actual height of cut grass will vary with 
lawn and soil conditions. 
To adjust cutting height, pull each 
adjusting lever toward the wheel, and 
move it into another notch. Set all four 
adjusting...

4. ATTACHMENTS 
Honda HR215 mowers are provided with a grass bag as standard equipment. 
You can operate the mower with the grass bag (or optional hard-shell grass 
catcher) installed to collect the grass clippings, or with the grass bag removed 
(or optional side-discharge chute installed) if you wish to leave the grass clippings 
on the lawn. When attachments are removed, the discharge guard automatically 
closes to protect the operator from objects that may be thrown by the blade 
NOTE: 
l When mowing...