Honda HRX217HYU, Owner'S Manual

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Add Fuel

This engine is certified to operate on regular petrol with a pump 
octane rating of 86 or higher.

Never use stale or contaminated petrol or an oil/petrol mixture. Avoid 
getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.

You may use regular unleaded petrol containing no more than 10% 
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must 
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.

Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown 
above may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also 
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system.

Engine damage or performance problems that result from using a fuel
with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above
are not covered under warranty. 

If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
(more than 4 weeks before next use), refer to “AVOIDING
FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS” on page 18 for information regarding
fuel deterioration. 

1. Remove the fuel tank cap.

2. Add fuel into the neck of the fuel tank to the UPPER LIMIT line

(Approx. 53 mm from the top of the fuel filler neck). Do not overfill.
Wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.

3. Tighten the fuel tank cap until it clicks.

Move the mower at least 3 metres away from the fueling source
and site before starting the engine.

NOTICE

Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when
filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not covered by
the 

LIMITED WARRANTY (

page 22).

OPERATION

For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed
area, such as a garage. Your mower’s exhaust contains poisonous
carbon monoxide gas, which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area
and cause illness or death.

You may hear a clicking noise as you push the lawn mower forward
with the engine OFF. This is normal and will not damage the mower.

Safe Mowing Practices

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.

General

Never cut grass while walking backwards.

Operate the mower only in daylight or good artificial light.

Do not operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes 
(carbon monoxide) can collect.

Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating.

Do not operate the mower after consuming alcohol or drugs.

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 running. If you need to adjust the cutting height or work
around the deck for any other reason, always shut off the engine.
Wear heavy gloves and disconnect the spark plug cap when you need
to clean the mower deck or handle the blades.

Clear Mowing Area

Mower blades can throw rocks and other objects with enough force to
cause serious injury. Before mowing, make sure the lawn is clear of
sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris. They could be thrown by the
blades. Never operate the blades over gravel.

NOTICE

Striking objects with the spinning blades can cause severe engine
damage, which is not covered by the 

LIMITED WARRANTY

(

page 22

).

Keep Shields in Place

Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by
thrown objects and from hot engine parts and moving components.
For your safety and the safety of others, never use the mower unless
the grass catcher, or guards provided by the manufacturer, are in
position.



 WARNING

Petrol is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be 
burned or seriously injured when refueling.
 • Stop the engine and let it cool.

 • Keep heat, sparks, and flame away

 • Refuel only outdoors

 • Wipe up spills immediately

FUEL TANK 
CAP

53 mm

UPPER 

LIMIT



 WARNING

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that 
can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas. 
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness 
or death.
Never run the lawn mower in a closed, or even partially 
closed area where people may be present.



 WARNING

The blades are sharp and spin at high speed. A spinning 
blade can cut you severely and can amputate fingers and 
toes.
• Wear protective footwear

• Keep you hands and feet away from the mower deck 

while the engine is running

• Stop the engine before performing any adjustment, 

inspection, or maintenance