SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer, unless
you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient. Refer to the Honda
shop manual for service procedures.
(3) The HRX217HMA model requires the battery to be charged for 20-24 hours
before and after winter storage.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in non-warrantable
failures.
ITEM
Perform at every
indicated interval
REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD
Before
each
use
First
month
or 5
hours
First
25
hours
Every
50
hours
Every
100
hours
Every
150
hours
See
page
Blades
Inspect condition
O
Check bolt torque
O
Grass bag
Check
O
Engine oil
Check
O
Change
O
O (1)
Air cleaner
Check
O
Clean
O (1)
O (1)
Replace filter
O
Spark plug
Check-Adjust
O
Replace
O
Spark arrester
(optional equipment)
Clean-Inspect
O
Valve clearance
Check-Adjust
O (2)
–
Throttle cable
Adjust
O (2)
–
Pinion gears
Grease
O (1,2)
–
Idle speed
Check-Adjust
O (2)
–
Blade control
Check operation
O
Adjust cable
O
O
Drive clutch
Adjust cable
O
O
Combustion chamber Clean
After every 250 hours (2)
–
Fuel system
Clean tank
O (2)
–
Check line
Every 2 years [replace if necessary] (2)
–
Battery
(HRX217HMA only)
Charge
Before prolonged storage and at the beginning
of the mowing season (3)