honda-automobiles hrb216txa User Manual
SERVICING YOUR HONDA LAWN MOWER
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Throttle Cable Inspection
Throttle cable adjustment is necessary if the throttle lever does not
operate the choke properly.
operate the choke properly.
You can inspect choke operation by observing the movement of the
choke arm, which is located on top of the carburetor.
choke arm, which is located on top of the carburetor.
1. Move the throttle lever to the
FAST position.
2. Remove the air cleaner cover
(see page 36).
3. Use a feeler gauge and
measure the clearance between
the control choke arm and the
control lever. The clearance
should be 0 ~ 0.04 in
(0 ~ 1 mm).
the control choke arm and the
control lever. The clearance
should be 0 ~ 0.04 in
(0 ~ 1 mm).
4. To adjust the clearance, loosen
the lock nuts with a 10 mm
wrench. Move the adjuster up or
down as required to obtain the
proper clearance. Tighten the
lock nuts.
wrench. Move the adjuster up or
down as required to obtain the
proper clearance. Tighten the
lock nuts.
FAST
THROTTLE
LEVER
LEVER
CONTROL CHOKE ARM
CONTROL LEVER
0 ~ 0.04 in
(0 ~ 1 mm)
(0 ~ 1 mm)
LOCK
NUTS
NUTS
ADJUSTER
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