honda-automobiles hrc216hxa User Manual

Fuel

Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 
86 or higher.

Engine Oil

SAE 10W-30, API SJ or later

Transmission Oil

Honda hydrostatic fluid

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Spark Plug Type

Regular: NGK – BP5ES

DENSO – W16EP-U

CHAMPION – N12Y

Resistor: NGK – BPR5ES

DENSO – W16EPR-U

CHAMPION – RN12Y

Maximum 
Governed Speed

3,100 ± 50 rpm

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Blade Control 
Cable

Adjust for 3/4 ~ 1 in (20 ~ 25 mm) free play at 
blade control lever.

Drive Clutch Cable

Adjust for transmission arm alignment.

Throttle Cable

Adjust for proper choke operation and maximum 
governed speed.

Blade Bolt Torque

36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N•m, 5.0 ~ 6.0 kg-m)

Spark Plug Gap

0.028 ~ 0.031 in (0.7 ~ 0.8 mm)

Idle Speed
(blade control disengaged)

1,700 ± 150 rpm

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Valve Clearance (cold)

Intake:

0.15 ± 0.02 mm

Exhaust:

0.20 ± 0.02 mm

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Other Specifications

No other adjustments needed.