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HRN216 MAINTENANCE
2. MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
3. ENGINE TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS
4. REAR SHIELD
During normal use, the rear shield is subject to deterioration
and wear. Remove the grass bag and raise the discharge
guard. Check the rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear
shield is worn, replace it (P. 1 2- 17
).
Item Specification
Refer to
page
Blades and blade bolts
Sharpen or replace as necessary.
Blade bolt torque: 54 N•m (40 ft-lb)
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Grass bag Clean with a garden hose. Replace if worn or damaged. 3-8
Engine oil
Capacity: 0.40 L (13.5 oz)
Refill amount: 0.35 ~ 0.40L (12.0 ~ 13.5 oz)
Use SAE 10W-30 for general use.
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Air cleaner Clean with compressed air, not exceeding 207 kPa (30 psi). 3-7
Spark plug
Type NGK–BPR5ES
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Gap 0.70 ~ 0.80 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
Spark arrester (optional part) Brush carbon deposits from screen, no breaks or tears 3-9
Valve clearance (cold)
Intake: 0.10 ± 0.02 mm
Exhaust:0.10 ± 0.02 mm
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Governor
Adjust so shaft is rotated fully clockwise at full throttle and to
achieve 2,950 - 3,100 rpm.
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Blade control check Check operation of the blade control system 3-12
Smart Drive cable Adjust as listed in the procedure. 3-10
Roto-Stop
®
Mechanism
Brake wear service limit: 1.5 mm (0.59 in) minimum
Clutch wear service limit: 0.5 mm (0.20 in) minimum
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Fuel tank and strainer
Disconnect the fuel tube and remove the strainer from the bottom
of the tank. Clean and inspect.
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Fuel tube Replace if damaged or deteriorated. 3-11
Pinion gear
Clean and lubricate with grease. Use Honda Marine extreme
pressure NLGI #2 GC-LB grease or equivalent.
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Spark plug gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in) 3-8
Valve clearance (cold)
Intake: 0.10 ± 0.02 mm
Exhaust: 0.10 ± 0.02 mm
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