Honda H R B 215 Manual

6. OPERATION 
4. When the engine warms up, move the throttle lever away from the CHOKE 
position. Set the lever in FAST ( * ) position for mowing, or in SLOW 
(c) 1 position for idling. 
THROTTLE LEVER 
(HR215PXAI THR WLE LEVER 
(HR215HXA, HR215SXA, 
HR215SMA) 
NOTE: If restarting a warm engine in the CHOKE position, move the throttle 
lever away from CHOKE as soon as the engine starts. 
CLEARING A FLOODED ENGINE 
If the engine won’t start, after you have operated the starter several times, the 
engine...

6. OPERATION 
MOWER OPERAUION 
To mow, set the throttle lever in the 
FAST ( 61) position, press the button 
on top of the ROTO-STOP lever, then 
move the ROTO-STOP lever forward 
and hold it against the handlebar. The 
blade will turn while the ROTO-STOP 
lever is held forward. 
NOTE: For best grass cutting and 
bagging performance, and to avoid 
stalling the engine, always mow with 
the throttle lever in the FAST (@r ) 
position. 
Release the ROTO-STOP lever to stop 
the blade before reaching areas...

6. OPERATION 
MOWER OPERATION 
To propel the mower (self-propelled models), push the drive clutch lever forward 
(see page 14). Release the drive clutch lever to disengage the drive. 
To select a different drive speed, move the shift lever (see page 15). 
Hold the ROTO-STOP lever forward with the drive clutch lever for self-propelled 
mowing in open areas. 
DRIVE CLUTCH 
LEVER (HR215SXA 
81 HR215SMAI ROTD-STOP 
LEVER 
DRIVE CLUTCH 
LEVER (HR215HXA) 
HR215SXA & HR215SMA: For self- HR215HXA: You can move...

6. OPERATION 
B If the mower tilts or overturns, the blade will be exposed; 
that will increase the risk of injury from blade contact and from thrown objects 
and debris. For your safety, keep all four wheels on the ground, and be careful 
not to lose your footing and your control of the mower. 
Keep a firm grip on the handlebar, and walk, never run, with the mower. Be 
very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground. Mow across slopes, never 
up and down. Be careful when changing the direction of the...

6. OPERATION 
STOPPING THE ENGINE 
1. Release the drive clutch lever (self- 
propelled models) and ROTO-STOP 
lever (all models). 
2. Move the throttle lever to the STOP 
position. 
3. HR215SMA: Turn the engine 
switch to the OFF position. 
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. ENGINE TWITCH . 
(HR215SMAI 
B Gasoline is extremely 
flammable, and gasoline vapor can...

6. OPERATION 
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION 
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too rich. 
FMormance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase A very rich mixture 
may also foul the spark plug and cause hard starting. 
High altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter main 
fuel jet in the carburetor and readjusting the pilot screw. If you always operate 
the mower at altitudes higher than 6,006 feet above sea level, have an authorized 
Honda...

7. MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 
A cutting height of l-l /4 in (3.3 cm) to 2-l /4 in (5.6 cm) is appropriate for 
most lawns during cool weather. A higher cut may be needed to protect the 
lawn during hot summer months. Consult a local nursery or lawn & garden center 
for advice about specific types of grasses and growing conditions in your area. 
Most grasses should be mowed when they have grown half an inch to an inch 
above the recommended height. If allowed to grow too tall, and then cut back 
to the...

For best results, start at the outer edges 
of the lawn, and work toward the 
center in a clockwise direction. 
If you use the standard grass bag, or 
the optional hard-shell grass catcher, 
a clockwise mowing pattern, starting 
at the outer edges of the lawn, will give 
the best bagging performance, leaving 
the least amount of clippings on the 
lawn. The mower will bag most 
efficiently with this mowing pattern, 
due to cutter deck design and the 
direction in which the blade rotates. 
If you use the...

7. MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 
If the grass is not very thick or tall, you can mow a wide swath, and/or you 
can move the shift lever (self-propelled models) to select a fast drive speed. 
Keep the wheels close to the swath line for maximum cutting width. 
If the grass is very thick or tall, cutting a wide swath may slow or stall the engine 
clog the cutter deck, and cause poor bagging performance For thick or tall grass, 
cut a narrower swath, and/or push the mower more slowly or move the shift 
lever...

8. TRANSPORTING 
B The engine and exhaust system become hot during operation 
and remain hot for a while after stopping. Contact with hot engine components 
can cause bums and can ignite some materials. 
Avoid touching the engine or exhaust system for at least 15 minutes after the 
engine has stopped. Allow the engine to cool before transporting the mower. 
Before Loading 
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF 
position. This will prevent the 
possibility of carburetor flooding and 
will reduce the possibility...