Honda HRX217AA, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...our Mowing Area 4 Charging the Battery 16 AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS 21 Clip Director 5 Optional Battery Charger 16 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 22 Rear Shield 5 Replacing the Battery 16 Parts Accessories and Service Items 22 Grass Bag 6 TRANSPORTING 16 Dealer Locator Information 22 Cutting Height Adjustment 6 STORAGE 17 How to Contact Honda 22 Check the Oil Level 6 Fuel 17 Honda Publications 22 Add F...

Page 2: ...bad judgments can result in serious injuries Your child must be big enough strong enough and have the coordination necessary to comfortably reach and operate the controls Anyone who takes unnecessary risks and doesn t obey rules should not operate this lawn mower Safety Label Locations These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury Read them carefully If a label comes off...

Page 3: ... highest position 3 Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees into the lock position making sure both sides are positioned at the same height 4 Remove all the cardboard from around the handlebar SHIFT LEVER P 9 orange REAR DISCHARGE GUARD P 5 FUEL TANK CAP P 7 MUFFLER P 14 STARTER MOTOR HANDLEBAR ADJUST KNOB 2 P 3 RECOIL STARTER GRIP P 9 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER 4 P 6 GRASS BAG P 6 AIR FIL...

Page 4: ...derstand this manual Know what the controls do and how to operate them Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you begin using it Know how to quickly shut off the lawn mower in case of an emergency Check Your Mower For your safety and to maximize the service life of your lawn mower it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the lawn mower to check its c...

Page 5: ... of the lawn As the knob is moved towards the MULCH position more grass will be recycled back into the lawn Adjust the Clip Director knob until the desired result is achieved Rear Discharge To discharge clippings to the rear remove the grass bag and position the Clip Director knob in the BAG range Maximum rear discharge will occur when the Clip Director knob is all the way to the left BAG position...

Page 6: ...djusting 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 he...

Page 7: ...s Most injuries and property damage with walk behind mowers can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the mower The most common hazards are discussed below along with the best way to protect yourself and others Avoid Rotating Blades Rotating blades can cause serious cuts and even amputate fingers hands toes or feet Keep away from the mower deck whenever the engine is ru...

Page 8: ...Lever For best cut quality always mow with the throttle lever in the FAST position When the blades rotate at the preset fast speed they create a strong fan action that lifts and cuts grass more efficiently Do not try to increase the preset engine speed the blades could fracture and come apart Blade Control Lever To start blade rotation hold down the yellow button on top of the blade control lever ...

Page 9: ...l not be used for 3 to 4 weeks we recommend running the engine s carburetor out of fuel You can do this by leaving the fuel valve OFF restarting the engine and running it until it stops See AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS on page 21 if you don t plan to use your mower for a month or more 5 Clean your mower after each mowing refer to Cleaning on page 17 Mowing Tips When to Mow Most grasses should be...

Page 10: ...asks that are more difficult or require special tools are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions If you operate your mower under severe conditions such as sustained high load high temperature or unusually wet or dusty conditions consult your servicing dealer for recom...

Page 11: ... use or first month First 25 hours of use 50 hours of use or every 6 months 100 hours of use or every year 150 hours of use or every two years See page Rear shield Check O 5 Blades Inspect O 12 Blade mounting bolts Inspect O Engine oil Check O 6 Change O O 2 O O 13 Air filter Check O Clean O 1 O 1 O 1 Replace O Grass bag Check O 6 Blade control operation Check O O 15 Spark plug Check O 14 Replace ...

Page 12: ... wrench Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when removing the bolts Remove the blades 5 Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area 6 Install the sharpened or replacement blades using the two blade bolts and special washers as shown below Be sure to install the washers in the direction shown Always install both blades as a set The blade bolts and washers are speciall...

Page 13: ...l in accordance with the Maintenance Schedule page 11 Recommended oil for general use SAE 10W 30 Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area is within the recommended range The SAE oil viscosity and service category are in the API label on the oil container Honda recommends API service category SJ or later oil Air Filter Clean the air filter after the...

Page 14: ...nstalling the old spark plug tighten 1 8 to 1 4 turn after the spark plug seats If installing a new spark plug tighten 1 2 turn after the spark plug seats Spark plug torque 14 ft lb 20 N m NOTICE A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cylinder head 7 Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug Spark Arrester optional part ...

Page 15: ...ine stopped position the control cable bands the distances shown from the handlebar pivot pin as shown Pull the shift lever all the way back to the neutral position 2 Start the engine and move the throttle lever to the FAST position 3 Engage the drive clutch lever and confirm the following a Mower does not self propel b Mower begins to self propel or creeps very slowly forward when the shift lever...

Page 16: ...unting screws 2 Carefully remove the battery from the box and then pull the connector away from the terminals 3 Carefully position the battery in the case without pinching the wires The wires must be routed above the top side of the battery exactly as shown Replacing a Fuse The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 30 Amp and 3 Amp fuse If the 30 Amp fuse burns out the electric s...

Page 17: ...op several times to expel any residual water from the mechanism Stop the engine and allow it to cool After the lawn mower is clean and dry touch up any damaged paint and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil Oil Change the engine oil page 13 if planned storage is 3 months or longer or when storing in a high humidity environment Add oil in the engine cylinder to prevent corrosion ...

Page 18: ...ck is clogged Clean out the mower deck page 17 Air filter is clogged Clean or replace the air filter page 13 Bad fuel mower stored without treating gasoline or refueled with bad gasoline Refuel with fresh gasoline page 7 Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair Possible Cause Correction Grass ...

Page 19: ...s of carbon monoxide oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons Additionally Honda fuel systems utilize components and control technologies to reduce evaporative emissions U S and California Clean Air Acts and Environment and Climate Change Canada ECCC U S EPA California and Canadian regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emission...

Page 20: ...able to Emissions Durability Period Moderate 50 hours 0 80 cc 125 hours greater than 80 cc Intermediate 125 hours 0 80 cc 250 hours greater than 80 cc Extended 300 hours 0 80 cc 500 hours greater than 80 cc 1000 hours 225 cc and greater HRX217K6HZAA HRX217K6HZPA Honda rotary mower 21 inch mower deck self charging electric start Clip Director hydrostatic transmission blade brake clutch Auto Choke S...

Page 21: ...t before each use A properly maintained air filter will help prevent dirt from entering the carburetor The small passages inside the carburetor can become blocked 3 to 4 Weeks Before Next Use Reason Keep your lawn mower s fuel tank full of fresh fuel when not in use Turn the fuel valve OFF If the fuel tank is only partially filled air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration Turn the fuel valve...

Page 22: ...erican Honda Motor Co Inc reserves the right however to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission Shop Manual This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures It is intended to be used by a skilled technician Available for purchase by...

Page 23: ...cial loss or any other incidental or consequential damage Any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this written limited warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific le...

Page 24: ...warranty repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner A list of warranted parts is shown in the table below All emission related parts are under warranty for the remainder of the warranty period Normal maintenance items such as spark plugs and filters that are on the warranted parts list are warranted up to their required replacement interval only Honda will also replace other engine c...

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Page 27: ... to any other company or organization Failure to register your lawn mower does not diminish your warranty rights Please complete and mail the postage paid card scan the QR code or register online at powerequipment honda com reg as shown on the next page Print your 7 digit serial number here example Scan this QR code to register your lawn mower commercial rental users check one private homeowner us...

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