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Owner's
Manual
lllustrations in
this manual
are for instructional
purposes
only and may not
be
true representations.
All
information contained
in
this manual is
based on the latest
product
information
available at
the
time of
printing.
Honda Australia Motorcycle and
Power Equipment
Pty. Ltd. reserve the right to make
changes at any time without notice. No
part
of
this
publication
may
be
reproduced,
stored in a retrieval
system, or transmitted, in any form by
any
means,
electronic, mechanical,
photocopying,
recording, or otherwise,
without the
prior
written permission of
Honda
Australia Motorcycle and
Power
Equipment
Pty. Ltd.
This includes
text,
figures and tables.
Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment
Pty.
Ltd.
A.C.N. 006 662
862
(trading
as
Honda MPE).
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Page
1.
Warranty
....3
2.
Safetyin'structions....
...4
5. Alwaysbeforeyoustartthemower....
....11
6.
Operational
procedures...
....12
7.
Transportation&storage
......16
8. Maintenance..
...18
9.
Troubleshooting
...29
10.
Specifications
. . .
.30
ll.Grasscuttingbasics
rrirr ....33
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4.
5.
6.
Safety
instructions
Please
read before
using
mower.
1.
Never
mow
while
barefoot
or
wearing
open sandals
or
thongs.
Wear
long
trousers
and
heavy shoes.
2.
Know
your controls.
Read
the owner's
manual carefully. Learn how
to
stop the
engine
quickly
in
any
emergency.
3.
Make
sure
the
lawn
is
clear
of sticks,
stones,
bones,
wire
and any
debris,
as
they
could
be
picked
up
and
thrown
by
the bladel.
7.
Stop
the engine
and
disconnect
the spark
[tug
cap
before
clearing
blockages,
checking
or
working on
the
mower.
Before using,
always
visually
inspect
to
see
that blades,
blade
bolts
and
cutter
assembly
are
not
worn or
damaged.
Replace
worn
or damaged
blades
and
bolts
in sets
to
preserve
balance.
Damaged
blades
and
worn
bolts
are
major
hazards.
Check
all
nuts,
bolts and
screws
often:
always
be
sure
the mower
is in safe
operating
condition.
Use only
replacement
parts
made
and
guaranteed by Honda
Australia
Pty. Ltd.
Refuel
outdoors
only.
Do
not smoke
while
fuelling
engine.
Add fuel
before
starting
engine. Never remove
the
cap
off
the fuel
tank or
add
fuel
while
the engine
is
running or
the
engine
is hot.
lf fuel
is
spilled,
do
not
attempt
to start
the engine
bui
move
machine
away
from
the area
of
the spill
and avoid
creating
any
source
of
ignition
untilfuel
vapours
have dissipated.
B.
Do
not mow
whilst
people,
especially
children,
or
pets
are
in
the
mowing
area.
9.
Replace
worn or
faulty
silencers.
10.
Mow
only
in
good
daYlight.
11. Start
the engine
carefully
with
feet
well
away
from
the blades.
12.
Do not operate
in a confined
space
where.exhaust
fumes
(carbon
monoxide)
can
collect'
13. Stop
the
engine
whenever
you
leave
the
mower,
even
for a moment.
14.
Do
not allow children or people
unfamiliar
with these instructions
to
use
the
mower.
15. Store
the
mower
in a
wellventilated
room away
from
naked
flames
such as
may
be
found
in hot waier
heaters.
16.
Do
not
over speed
the engine
or
alter
governor
settings.
Excessive
speed
is dangerous
and shortens
mower
life.
17. lt
is advisable
to wear suitable
eye
protection
when operating
a
mower.
18.
Turn
the fuel
off at
the conclusion
of
mowing
and
reduce
the
throttle
setting
during
engine
run-out.
1g. Store
fuel in cool
place
in a
container
specifically
designed
for
the
purpose.
ln
general,
plastic
containers
are
unsuitable.
'20.
Stop
the engine,
disconnect
the spark
plug
cap
and
inspect
the mower
if:
(a)
the mower
begins
to
vibrate abnormally; or
(b)
after
striking
a
foreign
object.
21.
Never cut
grass
while
walking
backwards.
22. Stop
the engine
before
pushing
mower
across
gravel
drives,
walks or
roads.
23.
Walk, never
run.
24.
Mow
across
the
face of
slopes,
never
up
and
down.
Exercise
extreme
cauiion
when changing
direction
on
slopes.
Do not
mow
excessively
steep
slopes.
25.
Never
pick
up or
carry
a
mower
when
it
is
operating'
26.
Never use
the mower
unless:
HRU215
SU
The
grass
catcher
is
fitted.
HRU215
MSU
The
discharge plug
is
fitted.
HRU215
MPU
The discharge
plug
is fitted.
(Reproduced in
part
from
A52657
-
1985
with
the kind
permission
of
the
StandFrds
Association
of Australia)
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Component
identification:
HRU21
5 SU
HANDLE
I
GEAR LEVER
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cATcHER*n
-
HANDLE LOCKING
FRAMENUMBER
GUTTING HEIGHT ATUUSTER
ENGINE
NUMBER
OIL
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Setup
instructions
Mower
handle
assemblY
The handre assembry
comes
in 2
sections
(upper
and
rower),
the
upper
section
of
which
has
the'controls
and
cables
already
fixed
to
it.
The
lower
section
is
fitted
to
the
mower
first
with
the
long
bolt
and
locking
screws'
The
upper
section
is
then
fitted
to
the
lower
using
the
shorter
bolts
and
locking
Screws'
Take
care
to
route
tne
cables
as
per
the
diagram
below'
CABLE TIES
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NDER
CROSSBAR
Engine preparation
Place-the
mower
on
level
ground.
UPPER
mark
on
the diP
stick.
Remove
the
oil
filler
cap
and
fill
the engine
with
the
recommended
oil
to
the
Recommended
oil
is
20W40
(SE
or
SF
rating)
Engine
oil
caPacitY
is 0.6
litres'
UPPER
LEVEL
;+\
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Fueltank
Fill
the fuel tank
with fuel.
Unleaded
fuel only should
be used. For
safety warnings
and refilling
procedures,
please
* tm;''
Fuer
tank capacity
is 1.0
ritre.
\
Discharge
plug:
llRU215
MSU
&
HRU215
MPU
1.
Ensure
engine
is
stopped.
2.
Raise
discharge
guard
and
insert
discharge plug
[1].
3.
Ensure
discharge
plug
is seated
firmly
[2].
3.
Close discharge
guard.
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Grass
catcher:
HRU215
SU
your
grass
catcher
has
been
left dismantled
for ease
of
pacing
and
transportation.
Catcher
component
check
list
.
Metalframe
work x
1
.
Fabric
grass
bag
x
1
To assemble
the catcher
simply
slide
the
fabric over
the
metal
frame
work
and
attach
the four
nylon
clips
to
the
metalframe
as
shown
below.
Fitting
of
grass
catcher
Raise
the
rear
flap
and
hook
the edges
of
the metal
frame
work
to
the
the
rear
flap.
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Always
ensure
the
engine
is stopped
before
fitting
ridge
on
top of
the
rear
chute,
then
lower
or
removing
the
catcher.
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Before
you
start
the mower
1.
Check the engine
oil
Ensure
the
engine
is
stopped and
place
the mower
on
level
ground.
Remove
the
oil
filler cap
and
check the
oil
level using
the dip stick. lf the
level is low
add
the
recommended oil to the
UPPER
mark
on
the
dip stick. Do not
over-fill. Excess
oil
will result in
power
loss and smoking. Never
use
the mower
if
the
oil level is low. This will result
in
serious engine damage.
2.
Check the
fuel
level
Use
unleaded
fuel
only. Never
use an oil/fuel mixture or dirty fuel.
Avoid
getting
dirt, dust and water
in
the fuel
tank.
Ifim-iTIINIil
o
Fuel is
extremely flammable
and explosive
under certain conditions. Refuel in
a
well ventilated
area
with the engine stopped.
Do
not smoke or
allow
flames or sparks
in
the
area
where
the mower
is refuelled
or
where
fuel is stored.
Be
careful not to
spill
fuel
when refuelling.
Fuel
vapour
or spilled fuel may ignite. Make
sure that any
spilled fuel
is
dry before
starting the engine.
Do not overfillfuel tank
and make sure the filler
cap
is
securely closed after refuelling.
Refuel
only
when
engine
is
cold.
Add fuel to the
bottom of the fuel level
gauge
[1]
in
the
neck of the fuel tank.
a
a
3.
Check
the
air cleaner
Remove
the
air cleaner cover
and
remove
the air
cleaner element. lnspect
both
the
outer foam
element and the inner
paper
element
for
dirt.
Clean if
necessary.
Refer
to the maintenance
section for
correct cleaning
procedures.
4. Check the cutting
blades
Tilt the
mower over to the right
side
[2]
and
inspect
the cutting
blades
for
damage.
Check ihe
cutting blade bolts for
tightness.
For
blade replacement warnings
and
procedures
refer to Maintenance
(pages
[2]
T|LT MOWER
ON
R|GHT
S|DE
24 &25).
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FTLLER
NECK
---)>
[1]
FUEL LEVEL
GUAGE
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Operational
procedures:
Starting
and
stopping
the engine
Starting
the
engine
FUEL
LINE TO
FUEL
TANK
1.
Turn
the
fuel
tap to
the ON
position.
2.
place
the mower
on
firm
level
ground.
Move
the throttle
lever
to the
CHOKE position.
Do not
use CHOKE
when
the engine
is
warm
or
the air
temperature
is
high.
Move
the
throttle
lever
to
LOW
position
instead.
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MFu-l
GEAR LEVER
3.
Hold
handle
bar
firmly.
Pull
the
starter
rope
lightly
untilyou
feel
resistance,
then
pull
briskly.
snap
back;
return
it by
hand
to
prevent
damage
to the
Do
no allow
the
roPe
to
starter.
lf the choke
was
used
to start
the engine
move
the
throttle
to
the HIGH
position
as
soon
as
the engine
warms
up
enough
to
run smoothly
without
use
of
the
choke.
For
best
engine
performance, it
is
recommended
that the
engine
be
operated
with
the
throttle
in the
FAST
(or
HIGH)
position.
'
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FUEL LINE
TO
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nnuzrssu
I
4.
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CIutch lever
operation:
HRU21S
MSU
& HRU21S
SU
The
mower
will
only
move forward
when
the
clutch lever
is
squeezed
against the
handle
bar.
The
drive
stops
when
the lever
is released.
Gear lever
operation
The
gear
lever
has
two
positions
(FAST
and
SLOW)
enabling
the
speed
of the
mower
to
be varied
according
to
the
requirements
of the
operator
and the
job.
The
speed
must
only
be
changed
when
the
mower
is
stationary.
Ensure
you
are familiar
with
the
mower speeds
in
each
gear prior
to the
commencement of
mowing.
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Flooded engine
lf the engine will not start after several
pulls
on
the
starter
rope, the
engine
may
be
flooded.
To clear a
flooded
engine:
1.
Move
the throttle
lever
to the
STOP
position
and
turn
off
the
fuel
tap.
2.
Remove
and
dry the spark
plug.
When reinstalling
the
spark
plug,
screw
it in
by
hand
until seated,
then
tighten
a
fufther
quafter
turn with the spark
plug
spanner
(refer
page
21).
3.
Move the throttle ldver
to the
HIGH
position,
turn
on
the fuel tap
and
repeat
step
(3)
for
Starting
the engine
(page
12).
Stopping the
engine
1.
Slowly
move the
throttle
lever
to the STOP
position
[1].
2. Turn the fuel tap
to the OFF
position
(lever
vertical).
Cutting
height
adjustment
Eleven height settings are available to suit
your
requirements.
To adjust the height:
.
Stop
the
engine.
.
Pull
the adjuster
lever away
from
the
adjuster
panel
and
move rearward
(to
raise)
or
forward
(to
lower).
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a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Using
your
mower
.
Read
and
observe
the Safety
instructions
on
page
4 of
this
manual.
Be alert.
.
Atways
use
the
mower
with
the
grass
catcher
(HRU215
SU)
or
discharge
plug
(HRU215
MSU/HRU215
MPU)
fitted
in
position.
Adjust
the
throttle
lever
to
the desired
engine
speed.
Stand directly
behind
the mower
and
firmly
hold
the
handle
with
both
hands'
Walk,
never
run
w1h
a
mower.
Controlthe
direction
by
the handle,
not
by
foot
pressure on the
mower
base'
Always
push,
never
pullthe
mower
while
the engine
is
running'
Mow
across
slopes
and
do
not
mow
on
excessively
steep
slopes'
It is
advisable
to start
mowing
at
the
high
cutter
height
setting
then
lower
to
suit
the desired
cut.
Empty
the
grass
catcher
regularly,
particularly if the
grass
is
long, as
the
catcher
will
fill more
quickly
(HRU215 SU onlY).
.
Never
bind
or
strap
the clutch
lever
to
the
handle
(HRU215 MSU/HRU215
MPU
only).
To
emptying
the
grass
catcher
(HRU215
SU
only)
.
Stop the
engine.
.
Lift
the
rear
flap and
grasp
the top
handle
of
the
catcher.
Lift and
pull
back
to
remove
the
catcher.
Empty
contents.
.
Check
and
clear
the catcher.
Also
check
ihe
rear
housing
chute
for blockage,
particularly
if
grass
is
damp.
Disconnect
the spark
plug
cap
and
clear
if necessary.
HOLD
GRASS
CATCHER
AT
THESE POINTS
Cleaning
To maintain
cutting
performance and
reduce
fire hazard
the
mower should
be cleaned
on
completion
of
each
mowing
operation.
Do not
hose
the
engine
and
its cornponents.
Do
not
place
hands
or
feet
under
cutter
deck at
any
time
while
engine
is
running'
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Transportation
Turn
the
fueltap
OFF
when
transporting
the
mower.
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To
avoid
spillage
of fuel
and
oil do
not titt
the
unit,
spilled
fuel
may ignite.
The
handle
may
be
folded
for
convenience.
Remove
the
grass
catcher (HRU215
SU
only),
loosen
the
handle
locking
screws
and fold
thg
handle
forward,
as
shown
below.
ffi
Take
care
not to
damage
the
cables
when
folding
the
handle
bar.
Storage
Use the
follow
procedures
if
the
mower
is to
be
stored
for
an
extended period
(3
AIR
FILTER
CASING
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FUEL
LINE
TO
CARBURETTOB
Draining the
fueltank
and
carburettor
1'
Remove
the
carburettor
bowl
drain
bolt
[1]
and
gasket
[2]
with
a 1omm
wrench,
and
drain
the
carburettor
bowl
[3]
fuel
into
an
approved
fuel
container.
2.
Do
not force
the
carburettor
bowl
off the
carburettor
body.
3'
Move
the
fueltap
to the
ON
position.
This
will
allow
the
fuel
tank
to
drain
through
the
carburettor
bowl.
4'
After
draining
carburettor
and
fuel
tank,
install
the
drain
bolt
and
gasket
and
tighten
securely.
Be
sure
the
carburettor
bowl
is
firmly
seated
against
the
carburettor
body
before
tightenint
the
drain
bolt.
Gasoline
is highly
flammable
and
explosive
and
you
can
be
burned
or
seriously
injured
when
handling
fuel.
o
Stop
engine
and keep
heat,
sparks
and flame
away.
Handle
fuel
only
outdoors.
Wipe
up
spills
immediately.
months
or more).
o
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Engine
oil
1 . Change engine oil
(refer
Maintenance,
page
19).
2. Remove the
spark
plug
and
pour
5-1Occ of clean engine oil into the
cylinder. Using
the recoil,
crank the engine
a
few revolutions to
distribute the oil
in
the
cylinder,
then
reinstallthe
spark
plug.
lf
your
mower will be stored with fuel in the fuel tank
and
carburettor,
it
is
important
to
reduce the hazard
of
fuel
vapour
ignition.
Select
a
well
ventilated
storage area away from any
appliance
that
operates
with
a
flame, such as a furnace
or
water heater. Also
avoid any
area
with
a
spark
producing
electric
motor,
or where
power
tools
are
operated.
lf
possible,
avoid storage areas
with
high humidity,
because they may
promote
rust
and corrosion.
lf there is fuel in the fuel
tank,
leave
the fuel valve
in
the OFF
position.
Keep the mower level in
storage. Tilting
can cause fuel or oil leakage.
With
the
engine and exhaust
system cool, cover the
engine
to
keep
out dust. A hot
engine and
exhaust
system
can ignite
or
melt
some materials. Do not
use sheet
plastic
as
a
dust cover. A non-porous
cover
will
trap moisture
around
the
engine,
promoting
rust
and corrosion.
Removal
from storage
1.
Check
your
mower
as described
in
the
pre-operation
checks section
of
this
manual
(refer
page
11).
2.
lf
the fuel was
drained during storage
preparation,
fill the tank with fresh
fuel. lf
you
keep
a container of fuel
for
refuelling, be
sure
it
contains only fresh fuel. Fuel oxidises
and
deteriorates
over
time,
causing hard
starting.
3.
lf
the
cylinder was coated with oil
during storage
preparation,
the
engine
will
smoke
briefly at
start-up.
This
is
normal.
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the
spark
plug
cap before
performing
any
maintenance
work.
inspection
and
adjustment
of
your Honda lawnmower
is
essential
if high level
performance
is
to
be
Regular
maintenance will also ensure long
service life. The required
service intervals
and
the kind
of
to
be
performed
is
described hereunder.
schedule
Regular service
periodl
Perform
at every indicated month
or
operating hours interval; whichever
occurs first
Each
use
First
Every
month
3 months
or
20
hr.s or 50 hr.s
Every
Every
6
months
one
year
or 100
hr.s
or 300
hr.s
Engine oil
Check
level
o
Change
o
Air cleaner
Check
o
Clean &veplace2
a3
Blade
bolts
Check
a4
Spark
plug
Check, clean & adjust
o
Spark
plug
Replace a
Throttle
cable Check & adjust
Valve
clearance Check
&
adjust
a4
ldle
speed
Check &
adjust
a4
Fuel tank
and
filter
Clean
Fuel
hose Check
&
replace if necessary
Every
two
years4
1
2
3
4
For
commercial
use, log hours
of operation to determine proper maintenance
intervals.
Replace the
paper
element only.
Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
These items
should be serviced by an authorised Honda
dealer, unless the owner has the
proper
tools
and
is
mechanically
proficient.
Refer
to the
Honda
shop
manual
for
service
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Oil
change
Drain
the
engine
oil when
the
engine
is
warm.
warm
oil
drains
quickly
and
completely.
1.
wipe
the
oil filler
area
clean,
then
remove
oil filler
capldipstick
[1].
2.
Place
a suitable
container
next
to the
oil
drain
bolt
[2]
area.
3. Remove
the
oil
drain
bolt
[2]
and
sealing
washer
[3]
and
allow the
oil to
drain
into
a
suitable
container.
After
draining,
installthe
drain
bolt
[2]
with
the
sealing
washer
[3]
and tighten
securely.
4.
Fill
with
the
recommended
oil. Do
not
overfill.
Measure
the
oil level
(refer
Check
the
engine
oil,
page
11.).
Engine
oil
capacity
is
0.6 litres.
Air
cleaner
Dirty
air filters
will
restrict
air flow
to
the
carburettor,
reducing
engine
performance.
lf
you
operate
the
mower
in
very
dusty
areas,
clean
the
air
filters
more
often
than
specified
in the
Maintenance schedule.
You
will
need
to
clean
the
filter
elements
more
frequently
than
usual
if
you
operate
the
engine
in
very
dusty
areas.
l2l
PAPER
ELEMENT
ELEMENT
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I coven
\\
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F.AM
?,4>_
Operating
the
engine
without
air
filters,
or
damaged
filters
will
allow
dirt
to enter
the
engine,
causing
rapid
engine
wear.
This
type
of damage
is
not
covered
by the
Distributor's
Limited
Warranty.
1.
Unscrew
and remove
the
air cleaner
cover
knob,
then remove
the
air
cleaner
cover.
2.
Remove
the
paper
filter
from
the
air cleaner
housing.
Remove
the
foam
filter
from
the
cover.
3.
lnspect
the
filters,
and replace
them
if
they
are damaged.
4.
Clean
the filters.
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Cleaning
the Air
cleaner
1 . Remove the
air cleaner
cover
and
foam
filter
element
(refer
lnspection,
page
'19).
2. Remove the
paper
element
from the
air cleaner base.
3. Paper
element
Tap the
element several
times on
a hard surface
to
remove
excess
dir1,
or blow compressed air
(not
exceeding
2O7kPa\
through the filter from the
wire screen side. Never try to brush
off dirt; brushing
will force
dirt into the fibres. Replace the
paper
element if it is excessively
dirty.
4.
Foam
element
Clean
in warm,
soapy water or non flammable solvent, rinse
and dry
thoroughly. Do not
use
fuel
as a cleaning
solvent, because this will create a risk of fire or
explosion.
5.
Wipe
dirt
from
the air cleaner base and air cleaner
cover using a moist rag. Be careful to
prevent
dirt
from
entering the air duct that leads to the
carburettor.
6.
Reinstallthe
air cleaner
elements, and make sure both elements
are
properly positioned.
lnstallthe
air cleaner
cover and tighten the two
wing bolts securely.
Carburettor
adjustments
ldle
speed
1.
Start the engine
outdoors, and let it warm up to normal
operating
temperature
(refer
pages
11 &
12).
2. Move
the throttle controlto the
slowest
position.
3. Using a screwdriver, turn the throttle
stop screw to
obtain
the
standard
idle speed.
Drive
clutch
lever
(HRU21sSU
&
HRU215 MSU)
Stop the engine and remove the
spark
plug
cap. Check if the freeplay is
5-1Omm from the fully released
position
at the lever
end.
lf the freeplay
is
not correct, loosen the
drive clutch cable
lock nuts
and
turn
the
adjuster as
required.
Retighten the lock nuts securely
after
adjusting.
THROTTLE
STOP
SCREW
5-10MM
DRIVE
CLUTCH
LEVER
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r
Spark
plug
Recommended
spark
plugs
are NGK BPRSES or NIPPONDENSO W16EPR-U.
For
good
performance,
the
spark
plug
must be
properly
gapped
and
free
of
deposits.
1.
Disconnect the cap
[1]
from the
spark
plug,
and
remove
any dirt from the
spark
plug
area.
Use
the
proper
size
plug'wrench
[2]
to
remove
the spark
plug.
lnspect the
spark
plug.
Replace it if damaged,
badly
fouled,
if the sealing
washer
is in
poor
condition, or if the
electrode is worn. lf the spark
plug
is
to
be
reused,
clean it with a wire
brush.
Measure
the electrode
gap
with
a suitable
gauge.
The correct
gap
is
0.70-0.80mm. lf
adjustment is needed, correct the
gap
by carefully
bending the
side electrode.
lnstallthe
spark
plug
by screwing it in by hand
until seated, then tighten
a
further
quarter
turn with
a
spark
plug spanner.
2.
3.
+_
+-a
E
-_t
=
E
4.
5.
0.70-0.80MM
Throttle
lever
o
Move the throttle
lever to CHOKE.
o
Check
that
the control lever is
pulled
all
the
way to the right
by
pushing
it with
your
finger.
.
lf not, loosen
the throttle cable lock nuts
and
turn the adjuster
as
required.
Retighten the lock nuts
securely
after adjusting.
.
Start
the
engine and make sure the engine stops when the
throttle lever is moved to the
STOP
position.
Readjust
the cable if necessary.
trEur1s
MPUI
THROTTLE
CABLE
ADJUSTING
NUT
THROTTLE
CABLE
LOCK NUT
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Chassis
maintenance:
HRU215
SU &
HRU215
MSU
This section covers
informaton
for the disassembly/assembly
of
the
cutter
housing
and its associated
components.
For repairs
pertaining
to the engine
and transmission
contact
you
local Honda dealer.
General
safety
o
Always
work in a
well
lit, clean
and tidy area
and use
the correct
tools for
the
job.
.
Before commencing
any
service
work on
the mower, disconnect
the
spark
plug
cap
to
prevent
engine
staft-up.
Engine removal/refitting
.
Disconnect
the spark
plug
cap
and turn off
the fuel tap
(refer
Stopping
the
Engine,
page
14).
o
Remove
the
drive
shaft cover.
.
Disconnect the drive
shaft
joint.
.
Disconnect
the throttle
control cable.
.
Remove
the blade assembly
(refer
Blade
removal,
pages
24
&25\.
o
Remove
the four engine
mounting bolis
from
the
underside
of
the
cutter
housing.
.
To refit
the
engine
reverse the
procedures
for engine
removal.
ffi
Engine
mounting bolt
tightening
torque
is 200-280kg/cm.
Readjust the
throttle control cable
and
verify
its
correct operation
(refer
Throttle
lever,
pages
21).
Reassembly
:ffi#'h
Connect
the
joint
assembly
to the drive
shaft and
bevel
pinion
with
pin
holes aligned
as shown above.
ENGINE MOUNTING
BOLTS
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Chassis maintenance: HRU215
MPU
This
section covers informaton for the
disassembly/assembly of the cutter housing
and
its
associated
components.
For information
peftaining
to the engine
refer
to the Honda
GXV-140
Shop
Manual.
General
safety
.
Always
work
in a well lit,
clean and
tidy
area and use
the
correct tools for the
job.
o
Before
commencing
any.,service work on the mower, disconnect the
spark
plug
cap to
prevent
engine
start-up.
Engine
removal/refitting
.
Disconnect
the spark
plug
cap and turn off the fuel tap
(refer
Stopping
the Engine,
page
14).
o
Disconnect
the throttle
control
cable.
o
Remove the
blade
assembly
(refer
Blade removal,
page
24).
.
Remove
the four
engine
mounting bolts from the
underside of
the
cutter housing.
o
To
refit the
engine
reverse
the
procedures
for
engine removal.
CONTROL
ruI
CABLE
Engine
mounting bolt tightening
torque
is
200-280kg/cm.
Readjust
the throttle
control cable
and
verify
its correct operation
(refer
Throttle
lever,
pages
21).
Handle
bar
(all
models)
To remove:
r
Disconnect
the throttle
cable
(HRU215
MPU).
.
Disconnect
the
throttle control cable,
gearchange
cable
and
clutch
cable
(HRU215
MSU/HRU215
SU).
.
Remove the lower
handle
bar
locking
screw and
bolt.
.
Remove
the handle
bar assembly.
To reassemble:
o
Mount the handle
bar assembly
on
the
unit.
.
lnstallthe
bolt and locking
screw.
.
Connect and
adjust
the throttle,
clutch and
gearchange
cables
(HRU21
5
MSU/HRU21
5
SU).
.
Connect
and
adjust
the
throttle
cable
(HRU215
MPU).
ACCESSORY
LOCKING
/
THROTTLE
ENGINE
MOUNTING
BOLTS
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Blade replacement: HRU125 MSU & HRU215 MPU
[ilrlliTlmln
To
avoid severe
personal
injury,
disconnect
the
spark
plug
cap
to
prevent
accidental starting, and wear heavy
gloves
to
protect your
hands from the
cutter
blade.
Blade removal
1.
Turn fuel valve off and and drain carburettor
(refer
Draining the fuel tank and carburettor,
page
16).
2. Tilt mower so the carburettor side is up.
3. Hold the blade
[2]firmly
and remove the two blade bolts
[3].
4.
Remove the
blade
[2]
and the blade holder
[1].
5.
lf,
due to normal wear and usage,
you
are unable to
undo
cutter
blade
nuts take
your
mower to
your
authorised Honda
dealer
for
blade
replacement.
Ifilnifimm
Use only
a
genuine
Honda
replacement blade
or equivalent.
Installation
1.
Clean dirt and
grass
from the blade, blade holder and the
inside
of the mower deck.
2.
lnstallthe blade holder, blade and blade bolts.
3.
Hold the
blade
firmly. Ensure the blade is touching the blade drive face. Tighten the blade bolts to a torque
value of 5.0-6.0 kg/m
(36.2-43.4
tt/lb).
IilITJTTITTG
The blade bolts are specially designed
for this
application
and must not be
replaced with
any
other bolts.
As viewed from below,
the
blade
turns counterclockwise; installthe blade so
its
cutting edges
face this direction of
rotation.
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Blade replacement:
HRU215 SU
lititiTIII\m
To
avoid severe
personal
injury,
disconnect the spark
plug
cap to
prevent
accidental starting, and wear heavy
gloves
to
protect
your
hands from the
cutter blade.
BIade removal
Leave cutter disc
on.
o
Disconnect
spark
plug
lead.
.
Remove safety
guard
from right hand
side of
mower.
.
Turn
fuel off.
.
Drain carburettor
(see
Carburettor drainage,
page
16).
.
Tilt mower onto the right
hand side with carburettor facing
up.
o
Holding
cutter disc securely, loosen the cutter
blade
nuts
and remove
blade bolts and blades.
.
lf, due
to
normal wear
and
usage,
you
are unable
to
undo cutter blade
nuts
take your
mower
to your
authorised Honda dealer for
blade
replacement.
ffi
Always
replace
blades
in
sets and use
new
bolts
each
time the
blades are replaced.
Never
tilt the mower so the carburettor
side
is
down, or hard
starting
will result.
[imfjTlNff,
Use only
genuine
Honda
replacement
blades or
equivalent.
BIade installation
.
Refit
the new
blades to the cutter disc, making sure that
all
washers
are
located
correctly. Tighten nuts to
300-400 kg/cm.
.
Lower
mower
back down onto
flat
sudace and
pull
the
recoil
starter slowly several times to
ensure
that the
cylinder
is
free
of oil
prior
to starting.
Connect
spark
plug
lead.
5ELF LocKtNG NUr
/
,t
*ASHER/BLADE
-
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BLADESPRING*ASHER
*ASHER/BLADE
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BLADE
DT.KBLADE
* V'
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:\
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BLADE BoLr
TILT MOWER ON RIGHT SIDE
BLADE BOLT
\
BOLT HEX
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Wheel/axle
assembly:
HRU215
MPU
/
Wheel
a-,,t-'
.
Pry off
the wheel
cap
using
a
screwdriver
[1].
.
Carefully pry
off the push-nut
using
two flat blade
screwdrivers
[2].
o
Lift off
wheel
assembly.
.
Reinstallthe
wheel using
ngw
push-nut.
The
push-nuts
should be
forced on
using an appropriately
sized
socket or similar.
ffi
Never reuse
push-nuts;always
replace
with
new ones.
CORRECT
REASSEMBLY
ORDER
I
-wHEELcAP
PUSH NUT---+
@
@
{-WASHER
BEARING+
*
6ffi{_wHEEL
Wheel
Bearing Removal
o
Remove
wheel assembly
as described
above.
.
Place
a
suitable
drift behind
bearing.
o
Gently
tap drift
with
palm
of
hand to
push
out
the
bearing
[3].
The bearing
is
removed
by
tapping
from
the inside of
the wheel
outwards.
Turn
wheel over
and
repeat above
procedure
for the other
side
bearing.
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Wheel
bearing
assembly
o
Position
new
bearing
with shoulder facing
up
[4]
above wheel hub.
.
Grip wheel in hands
[5].
.
Push
downwards
on
the
bearing
with thumbs,
until
the shoulder
of
the bearing
is
flush
against
the wheel
hub.
sHouLDER
r
I
WHEEL HUB
Front
axle
Disassembly:
.
With the
front wheels removed,
remove
'E'
clip
and disconnect the
adjuster arm from
axle.
o
Remove
the
axle
retaining
clip
from
both
sides. Use
pliers
to
push
back the
hook on the
end of
clip and
with
a screwdriver
lever
the clip from
housing.
.
Remove front
axle.
Reassembly:
o
Mount
axle in housing.
o
Reattach
the
axle clips.
.
Refit
adjuster
arm and
'E'
clip.
.
lnstallwheels
and wheel
caps.
RearAxle:
HRU215
MPU
Disassembly:
o
Disconnect
the
adjuster arm:
o
Remove
the four
axle retaining
bolts.
.
Remover
the
axle mounting
plate.
o
Remove the
axle
assembly.
Reassembly:
o
Place
axle
assembly in housing.
o
Place the
mouniing
plate
in
position.
o
Install
and tighten the
four mounting
bolts.
Tighten
to
B0-1
20kglcm.
Rear Axle: HRU215
MSU
&
HRU215
SU
AXLE RETAINING CLIP
AXLE SHAFT
As the
rear axle
and
wheels
incorporate the transmission,
repairs should
be
referred to
your
local Honda dealer.
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Rear
discharge
guard
Removal
.
Remove
the lower
handle
locking
screw
and
bolt.
.
Remove
the lower
handle
bar stays
.
Remove
the
shaft
that the
rear
guard
hinges
on..
[ilrifiTlNtd The
self
ctoging
spring is
under
tension.
Remove
rear
guard.
Reassembly
o
Place
rear
guard
in
position.
o
Push
shaft through the mounting
boss and
flap.
lnstall
spring
while
pushing
shaft through
guard.
.
Refit
the handle
bar with
locking
screw
and
bolt. Tighten
the
retaining
bar
bolts to
240-2BO
kglcm.
Removal
of safety
shield
o
Lift
up
the
guard
discharge
panel.
.
Drill
out the
four
rivets
[1]
and install
new
safety
shield
and
rivet
into
place.
Gutting
height
adjuster
To
replace
the
height
adjuster:
.
Remove
height
adjuster
panel
mounting
bolts
and nuts.
o
Pull
back
adjuster
arm
and remove
panel.
o
lnstall
new height
adjuster
panel.
.
lnstallnuts
and
bolts. Tighten
to
80-120
kglcm.
.
LOCKING
SCREWS
t/
BOIT
RETAINING
HANDLE
BAR STAY
HEIGHT
ADJUSTED
PANEL
REMOVE SHAFT
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Engine
will not
start
Possible
cause
Correction
1.
Check
throttle
lever
position. Throttle
lever
in
wrong position
(unless
engine
is warm).
Move
throttle
lever
to the
choke.
2.
Check
fuel.
Out
of
fuel.
Refuel.
Fuel
valve
off.
Turn
fuel
valve on.
Bad fuel;
engine
stored
without
draining fuel,
or
refuelled
with
bad
petrol.
Drain
fuel
tank
and carburettor.
Refuel
with fresh
petrol.
3. Remove
and inspect
sparkplug.
Spark
plug
faulty, fouled
or
improperly
gapped.
Clean,
gap
or
replace
spark
plug.
Spark
plug
wet
(flooded
engine).
Dry
and
reinstall
spark
plug.
Starl
engine
with
throttle
lever
in
fast
position.
4. Take
the
Honda
lawnmower
to
a
Honda
lawnmower
dealer
or
refer
to
shop
manual.
Fuel
filter
clogged,
carburettor
malfunction;
ignition
malfunction;
compression
problem.
Replace
or
repair
faulty
components
as necessary.
Loss
of
power
Possible
cause
Correction
1.
Check
air filters.
Air
filters
clogged.
Clean
or
replace
air filters.
2.
Check
fuel.
Bad
fuel;
engine
stored
without
draining
fuel,
or
refuelled with
bad
petrol.
Drain
fuel
tank
and carburettor.
Refuel
with
fresh
petrol.
3.
Check
throttle
lever
position.
Throttle
lever
in
wrong
position.
(LOW)position.
Position
the
throttle
lever
in
FAST.
4. Take
the Honda
lawnmower
to
a
Honda
lawnmower
dealer
or
refer to
shop
manual.
Fuel filter
clogged,
carburettor
malfunction;
ignition
malfunction;
compression
problem.
Replace
or
repair
faulty
components
as necessary.
Drive
clutch:
HRU215
SU
& HRU215
MSU
only
Loss
of
power
Possible
cause
Correction
Mower
does not
move
forward.
Cable is too
loose.
Adjust
cable.
Mower
does not
stop
driving
when
Cable is
too
tight.
clutch
lever is
released.
Adjust
cable,
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Specifications:
HRU21
5
MSU
Overall
length
1625mm
Overall
width
570mm
Overallheight
1020mm
Front
47Omm
Rear
500mm
Wheel base
625mm
Dry
weight
40.1k9
Cutting
width
530mm
Cutting
height
adjustable
range
16-76mm
Tyre
size Front 200mm
Rear
Blade
thickness
3.7mm
GXV.140
odel
Engine
type
4
stroke
OHV
Displacement
135CC
Bore &
Stroke
64x42mm
Maximum horsepower
5
HP
(3.7kw)
@
3,600rpm
Maximum torque
10.3nm @ 2,500rpm
Fuel
consumption
3109/kwh
Cooling system
Forced air
lgnition system
cDr
Lubrication system
Forced
splash
PTO
shaft direction
Counter clockwise
Carburettor
Horizontal butterfly
Drive wheels
Rear
Traction
speed change
2
stage
Traction
speed
(with
engine
speed at 3.100 RPM)
Low
0.8
M/S
High
1.2
M/S
Differential
One
way
clutch
Item
Specification
Page
Spark
plug gap 0.70-0.80mm
21
Carburettor
idle speed
2,100
+
150rpm
20
Valve
clearance
lntake
0.15 +
0.02mm cold
Exhaust 0.20 +
0.02mm cold
See
your
authorised
Honda engine dealer
-Specifications
are
subject to
change
without notice.
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1625mm
Specifications:
HRU215 SU
Overall
length
Overall
width
570mm
Overall
height
1020mm
Track:
47Omm
Rear
'
500mm
Wheel base
625mm
Dry weight
42.1k9
Crass
catcher
T3litres
Cutting
width
530mm
Cutting
height
adjustable
range
16-76mm
Tyre
size Front 200mm
Rear
Blade thickness
3.7mm
Model
GXV140
Engine
type
4
stroke
OHV
Displacement
135CC
Bore
&
Stroke
64x42mm
Maximum horsepower
5HP (3.7kw)
@
3,600rpm
Maximum torque
'l0.3nm
@ 2,500rpm
Fuel
consumption
3109/kwh
Cooling
system
Forced
air
lgnition
system
CDI
Lubrication
system
Forced splash
PTO shaft direction
Counter
clockwise
Carburettor
Horizontal butterfly
Drive wheels
Traction
speed
change
2
stage
Traction
speed
(with
engine
speed
at
3.100
RPM)
Low
0.8
M/S
High
1.2 M/S
Differential
One
way
clutch
Item
Specification
Page
Spark
plug
gap
0.70-0.80mm
21
Carburettor
idle speed
2,1OO +
150rpm
20
Valve clearance
lntake
0.15
+
0.02mm
cold
Exhaust 0.20
+
0.02mm cold
See
your
authorised
Honda
engine
dealer
-Specifications
are
subject
to change
without notice
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Specifications:
HRU21
5
MPU
Overall
length
1625mm
Overall
width
570mm
Overall
height
1020mm
Track:
Front
47Omm
500mm
Wheel base 625mm
Dry weight
37.5k9
Cutting
width 530mm
Cutting height adjustable range 16-76mm
Tyre
size Front 200mm
Rear 200mm
Blade
thickness
3.7mm
GXV140
Engine type
4
stroke OHV
Displacement 135CC
Bore & Stroke
64x42mm
Maximum horsepower 5HP
(3.7kw)@
3,600rpm
Maximum torque
10.3nm
@
2,500rpm
Fuel
consumption
3.109/kwh
Cooling
system
Forced air
lgnition
system
CDI
Lubrication system
Forced splash
PTO
shaft direction
Counter
clockwise
Carburettor
Horizontal butterfly
Item Specification
Page
Spark
plug gap
0.70-0.80mm
Carburettor
idle
speed
2,100 + 150rpm
20
Valve clearance lntake 0.15 + 0.02mm cold
Exhaust 0.20 + 0.02mm cold
See
your
authorised
Honda engine dealer
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to
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cutting basics
to
mow
grasses
should be mowed when
they have
grown
12 to 25mm
above their recommended
height.
local nursery
or lawrt'and
garden
centre for
cutting
height
recommendations
and advice about specific
of
grasses
and
growing
conditions
in
your
area.
look
closely,
you'll
see ihai most
grass
has
stems and leaves. lf
you
cut off the leaves,
you'll
scalp
the
lawn.
the
grass
recover
between mowing.
grass
gets
too
tall, cut it
once at the highest
height
setting then mow
again in 2
or 3 days. Don't take
off
than
one
third
of
total grass height
in any
one mowing, or brown patches
may
develop.
width
an even lawn
finish,
overlap each mowing
path
by a
few inches.
lf
the
grass
is very
tall or thick,
use more
and a narrower
mowing
path.
speed
blade must
spin very fast
to
cut
properly.
Always
use the fast
throttle
setting and keep
the engine running
at
rpm.
speed drops, that
means
the
blades
are
trying to
take
too
big a bite. Mow a
narrower
path,
use
a
slower
speed, or raise
the cutting height.
sharpness
cut cleanly. Dull
blades tear the
grass,
leaving shredded
ends that
turn brown.
your
blades
don't cut
'cleanly'
anymore, have
them
sharpened
or
replaced.
grass
ground
is
too
dry,
mowing will stir
up
a lot of dust. Besides being
unpleasant
to work
in,
too
must dust
will
the
air
filter.
is
a
problem,
water
your
lawn
the day before
mowing. Mow when
the
grass
is
dry to touch,
but
the
soil
is
grass
grass
clippings tend to
clog the mower
deck and
chute, and they will
lie
in
clumps
on the lawn. Always
wait
wet
grass
to
dry before mowing.
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Mulching
grass
Mulching
cuts
grass
clippings into fine
particles
that fall through the turf
and decompose
quickly.
This returns
nutrients to the
soil and reduces the need for raking,
bagging and disposal.
Honda mower decks that
are
designed for mulching
have a
plug or cover
plate
to
close the
discharge
opening
and re-circulate the
grass
clippings through
a
special mulching
plate.
A relatively
slow forward
speed will help to assure thorough mulching,
especially
in
thick
grass.
Mulching
requires more
attention to operation
and
maintenance
than other kinds
of mowing. lt's very important
that the
grass
clippings
get
cut into fine
particles
and are distributed
on
the lawn
without clumping.
o
Always
wait for wet
grass
to
dry before mulching.
o
Mulch with the throttle
lever
in
the fast
position.
.
Keep
the inside of the mower
deck clean.
.
Keep the blade
sharp.
Mulching
Ieaves
lf
you
want to mulch
fallen leaves into
your
lawn, don't let them
get
too
deep before
you
begin. For best results,
start mulching while
grass
still shows
through the leaf
cover.
For
best
mulching
results, mow the lawn
frequently, cutting off less
than one inch
of
grass
each
time.
ln
growing
season,
you
will
probably
need
to
mow the
lawn
twice
a
week.
A counter-clockwise
mowing
pattern
is
the most
efficient for mulching.
This
is
due to
mower
deck design
and blade rotational direction. lf
your
lawn has
an irregular'shape,
or many
obstacles, divide it into
sections
where
you
can use counter-clockwise
mowing
patterns.
Gatching grass
Catching should
be considered
where
you
want the area to be clear
of
lawn
clippings
such
as around swimming
pools.
A
grass
catcher works like the
bag
on
a
vacuum
cleaner.
The mowing
blade blows air
through ihe
catcher
which
traps the
grass
clippings.
Clogged
grass
catchers will not work well. Always
empty
grass
catchers before they
become
packed
full. Wash
dirty
grass
catchers
with
a
garden
hose,
and allow them to
dry completely before
use.
A
clockwise mowing
pattern
will
give
the best catching
performance,
leaving the least
amount of clippings
on
the
lawn.
This
is due
to
mower deck design and blade
rotational
direction.
MULCHING PATTERN
MOWER PATTERN
FOR CATCHING