Honda H R B 215 Manual

9. MAINTENANCE 
4. 
5. 
6. While holding the drive clutch lever 
all the way forward, check the 
position of the transmission arm. 
The notch on the transmission arm 
should align with the index mark on 
the transmission case. 
If adjustment is necessary, loosen 
the drive clutch cable lock nuts with 
a 10 mm wrench, and move the 
adjuster up or down as required. 
Tighten the lock nuts, and recheck 
transmission arm alignment. TRANSMISSION 
After the transmission arm is 
precisely aligned, start the...

9. MAINTENANCE 
THROrrLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT 
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2. 
3. When the throttle lever is moved to 
the CHOKE position, the carburetor 
choke arm should move all the way 
counterclockwise, as far as it will 
go. Push the choke arm with your 
finger to check that it has moved 
as far as it will go. 
If adjustment is necessary, loosen 
the throttle control cable lock nuts 
with a 10 mm wrench, and move 
the adjuster up or down as required. 
Tighten the lock nuts and recheck 
carburetor choke arm movement. 
Start...

9. MAINTENANCE 
HR215SXA 81 HR215SMA SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT 
1. With the shift lever in 2nd speed, check that the lever, including its free play, 
is centered on number “2” on the lever cover. 
2. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock nuts with a 19 mm wrench, and 
move the adjuster up or down as required. Tighten the lock nuts and recheck 
lever alignment. 
3. Start the engine and operate the shift lever. Check to be sure the transmission 
shifts properly. If the transmission does not shift...

9. MAINTENANCE 
CARBUREl0R ADJUSTMENT 
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2. 
3. 
4. Start the engine outdoors, and allow it to warm up to normal operating 
temperature 
B Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless 
and odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and 
may lead to death. To keep exhaust gas from building up, provide adequate 
ventilation. 
Set the throttle lever in the SLOW ( -1 position. 
Turn the pilot screw in or out to the setting that produces the.highest idle 
rpm. The correct...

9. MAINTENANCE 
GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT 
When the bag needs cleaning, wash it 
with a garden hose, and allow it to dry 
completely before use; a wet grass bag 
will clog quickly. 
Replace a frayed, torn, or deteriorated 
bag with a Honda replacement bag or 
its equivalent. 
SAG REMOVAL 
1. Pull off one of the cap nuts, using 
pliers. Or pry off, using two screw- 
drivers, at opposite sides of the cap 
nut flange. 
NOTE: 
l To avoid marring the plastic lid 
while prying off the cap nut, 
place...

9. MAINTENANCE 
BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
When the blade needs sharpening or replacement, take the lawn mower to an 
authorized Honda lawn mower dealer. Or, if you have a torque wrench, you can 
remove and install the blade yourself. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands. 
l Blade sharpening: To reduce the possibility of weakening the blade, or causing 
imbalance or poor cutting performance, have the blade sharpened by an 
authorized Honda lawn mower dealer. 
l Blade replacement: Use a genuine...

9. MAINTENANCE 
Blade Installation 
1. Clean dirt and grass from the blade mounting area. 
2. Position the blade and blade holder on the ROTO-STOP assembly, and install 
the blade bolts. 
NOTE: 
l Be sure the blade is positioned right side up (rear edges turn upward; 
center hole rim projects downward). If the blade is installed upside down, 
the edges cannot cut properly, and the center may jam the ROTO-STOP 
l The blade bolts are specially designed for this application and must not 
be replaced with...

9. MAINTENANCE 
BATTERY CHARGING (HR215SMA) 
The engine will automatically recharge 
the battery when the mower is 
operated. A plug-in charger is provided 
for supplemental charging when the 
mower is not operated frequently 
enough to keep the battery charged. 
Use the plug-in charger to recharge the 
battery once a month during seasons 
when you do not mow the lawn. This 
will help to extend the service life of 
the battery. Also use the plug-in 
charger after prolonged storage, or 
anytime you notice...

IO. STORAGE 
Preparation for Storage 
When the mower will not be used for one month or longer, proper storage 
preparation will help to prevent rust and corrosion, and will make it easier to 
start the engine when the mower is removed from storage 
1. Clean all surfaces of the mower, including the area underneath the cutter 
deck. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands. 
NOTE: Before cleaning under the cutter deck, turn the fuel valve OFF, and 
rest the mower on its right side, so the carburetor side is...

10. STORAGE 
4. For prolonged storage, perform these additional steps: 
For storage of 1 or 2 months: 
For storage of 1 or 2 months, be sure the fuel tank is full. If partially filled, 
air in the tank will promote fuel oxidation and deterioration, resulting in bad 
fuel that may cause hard starting. Deteriorated fuel may also clog carburetor 
passages, requiring carburetor repair or replacement. 
NOTE: The Distributor’s Limited Warranty does not cover fuel system damage 
or engine performance problems...