Honda H R B 215 Manual

9. MAINTENANCE 
Periodic maintenance and adjustment are necessary to keep the mower in good 
operating condition. Service and inspect according to the MAINTENANCE 
SCHEDULE. 
l To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, shut the engine off before performing 
any maintenance. 
l To avoid serious bums, let the engine cool for at least 15 minutes before 
performing maintenance. 
Use genuine Honda parts or their equivalent for maintenance and repair. Parts 
of lower quality may damage the mower. 
Maintenance...

ENGINE OIL CHANGE 
Engine oil capacity: 0.63 US qt (0.6 PI 
Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining. 
1. Place a suitable container under the cutter deck to catch the used oil. 
NOTE: Check to be sure the drain hole in the cutter deck is not clogged. 
If necessary, remove grass and debris from the cutter deck. 
2. Remove the oil filler cap and the oil drain bolt, using a 10 mm box or socket 
wrench. The used oil will flow along the cutter deck channel to the drain...

9. MAINTENANCE 
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6. Install the oil drain bolt and tighten 
it securely. 
Fill with the recommended oil (see 
page 22) to the upper level on the 
dipstick. Do not overfill. 
Install the filler cap/dipstick. 
Wipe the cutter deck drain channel 
clean to reduce dirt build-up when 
the mower is used. 
NOTE: Used motor oil may cause skin 
cancer if repeatedly left in contact with 
the skin for prolonged periods. 
Although this is unlikely, unless you 
handle used oil on a daily basis, it is 
still...

9. MAINTENANCE 
AIR CLEANER SERVICE 
A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine 
performance If you operate the mower in very dusty areas, clean the air filter 
more often than specified in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. 
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Operating the engine with no air filter, or a damaged air filter, 
will cause rapid engine wear. 
1. Remove the two cover screws, then remove the air cleaner cover. Remove 
the air filter, and separate the filter elements. Carefully check both...

9. MAINTENANCE 
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AIR FILTER 
PAPER ELEMENT 
AIR FILTER 
FOAM ELEMENT 
AIR CLEANER 
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9. MAINTENANCE 
SPARK PLUG SERVICE 
Recommended spark plugs: NGK BPR5ES 
ND 16EPR-U 
CHAMPION RN12Y 
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Spark plugs of the wrong heat range can cause engine damage. 
For good performance, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of 
deposits. 
1. Disconnect the spark plug cap, and remove any dirt from around the spark 
plug area. 
B 
Touching the engine or exhaust system while hot can cause 
bums. Let the engine cool before servicing. 
2. Remove the spark plug with a spark plug wrench. 
3....

9. MAINTENANCE 
SPARK ARRESTER MAINTENANCE (optional equipment) 
The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as 
designed. 
B 
Touching the engine or exhaust system while hot can cause 
bums. Let the engine cool before servicing. 
1. Remove the two nuts from the muffler shield, using a 10 mm wrench. 
2. Remove the muffler shield, identification plate, muffler, and gasket. 
3. Remove the spark arrester from the muffler. 
4. Check for carbon deposits on the spark arrester and...

9. MAINTENANCE 
RDTO-STDP CABLE ADJUSTMENT 
1. Measure free play at the tip of the lever, while holding the button down. 
Free play should be 3/4-l in (20-25 mm). 
2. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock nuts with a 10 mm wrench, and 
move the adjuster up or down as required. Tighten the lock nuts and recheck 
free play. 
NOTE: When mowing, check that the ROTO-STOP lever operates properly. If 
the blade does not start or stop as it should, and lever free play is correctly 
adjusted, take the mower...

9. MAINTENANCE 
HR215SXA & HR215SMA DRIVE CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT 
1. Measure free play at the top of the lever, as shown. Free play should be 
3/16-3/8 in (5-10 mm). 
2. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock nuts with a 10 mm wrench, and 
move the adjuster up or down as required. Tighten the lock nuts and recheck 
free play. 
3. Start the engine and operate the drive clutch lever. Check to be sure the 
drive clutch engages and releases properly. If the drive clutch does not operate 
properly, and...

9. MAINTENANCE 
HR215HXA DRIVE CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT 
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3. Remove the bolt from the 
transmission cover, using an 8 mm 
socket wrench. Remove the 
transmission cover. 
TRANSMISSION 
Move the gear shift lever all the way 
back to the slowest position. 
SHIFT LEVER 
Push the diive clutch lever all the 
way forward, and hold it against the 
handlebar. 
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