Honda HRX217AA, Owner'S Manual

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Grass Bag

A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the 
bag fabric, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass 
bag before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity. Bagging 
performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90% filled. 
Also, the bag is easier to empty when it is not packed full.
You can leave the grass bag on the mower during mowing, even 
when full mulching is selected.

To minimize dust and fine particles from passing through the grass 
bag fabric, it is best to mow grass in the morning when the ground is 
slightly damp and the grass is dry.

Inspection

During use, the grass bag material is subject to normal wear and tear.

Grass bag replacement is explained on 

page 4

. 

Installation

1. Raise the 

discharge guard 

and hook the grass 

bag onto the 

mower deck as 

shown.
Clean any grass 

clippings from the 

hook channel.

2. Release the 

discharge guard to 

secure the grass 

bag.

Removal

1. Raise the 

discharge guard, 

grasp the grass 

bag handle, and 

remove the grass 

bag. 

2. Release the 

discharge guard. 

3. When the grass 

bag is clear of the 
discharge guard, you can lift it through the handlebar opening or 
remove it to the rear of the mower below the handlebar. 

Cutting Height Adjustment

Each wheel of the mower can be adjusted to one of seven settings. 
The actual height of cut grass will vary with lawn and soil conditions.

Be sure the engine is not running when adjusting the cutting height. 

To adjust cutting height, pull 
each adjustment lever toward 
the wheel, and move it into 
another notch.

Move all four adjustment levers 

to the same position, forward 

for tall grass and rearward for 

short grass.

If you are not sure what cutting height to select, start with a high 
setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small 
area. Then readjust the cutting height if necessary.

Check the Oil Level

1. Unscrew and remove the 

filler cap/dipstick and wipe 

it clean.

2. Insert and remove the 

dipstick 

without screwing 

it into the filler neck

. 

Check the oil level shown 
on the dipstick.

3. If the oil level is low, add oil 

to reach the upper limit 
mark on the dipstick.

Do not overfill. If the engine 
is overfilled, the excess oil 
may get transferred to the 
air cleaner housing and air 
filter. An indication of 
overfilling is white or blue 
smoke coming from the 
muffler when the engine is 
running.

Use 10W-30 API Service 

category SJ oil for normal 

conditions. For additional oil recommendations, see “Engine Oil 

Recommendations” on 

page 13

.

NOTICE

Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.

4. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.



 CAUTION

An excessively worn grass bag may allow objects to be 

thrown toward the operator. 
Thrown objects can hurt you.
Replace a worn grass bag to prevent possible injury.

GRASS BAG 
HANDLE

BAG

DISCHARGE GUARD

ADJUSTMENT LEVERS

THE CUTTING HEIGHT FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE.

FORWARD 
DIRECTION

3/4 in (19 mm)

1-1/4 in (32 mm)

2 in (45 mm)

2-1/2 in (62 mm)

3 in (75 mm)

3-1/2 in (88 mm)

4 in (101 mm)

FILLER CAP/
DIPSTICK

LOWER 
LIMIT

UPPER 
LIMIT