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LIMITED WARRANTY

Honda Power Equipment

This warranty is limited to the following Honda Power Equipment products when

distributed by Honda Motor Co., Inc., Power Equipment Division.

(1) Private residential: Used in maintaining owner’s primary and/or secondary residence. 

Any other use, including but not limited to informal “for hire” use, is considered 
commercial/rental/institutional use.

To Qualify for This Warranty:

The product must be purchased in Australia from a dealer authorised by Honda to
sell those products. This warranty applies to first retail purchaser and each
subsequent owner during the applicable warranty time period, unless noted
otherwise.

What Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty:

Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be defective in
material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time
period. Warranty repairs and replacements will be made without charge for parts or
labor. Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property of Honda Motor
Company, Inc. All parts replaced under warranty will be considered as part of the
original product, and any warranty on those parts will expire coincident with the
original product warranty.

To Obtain Warranty Service:

You must, at your expense, take the Honda Power Equipment product, and proof of 
purchase to any Honda Power Equipment dealer in Australia who is authorised to 
sell and/or service that product, during the dealer’s normal business hours. To 
locate a dealer near you, visit our web site at http://dl.hondampe.com.au and click 
on POWER EQUIPMENT.

If you are unable to obtain warranty service or are dissatisfied with the warranty
service you receive, contact the owner of the dealership involved; 
normally this will resolve the problem. However, if you should require further
assistance, write or call the Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of
Honda Motor Co., Inc. See 

“How to Contact Honda” on 

page 18

.

Exclusions:

1.  Any damage or deterioration resulting from the following:

 •

Neglect of the periodic maintenance as specified in this manual

 •

Improper repair or maintenance

 •

Operating methods other than those indicated in this manual

 •

The use of non-genuine Honda parts, accessories, lubricants, and fluids other
than those approved by Honda

 •

Exposure of the product to soot and smoke, chemical agents, bird droppings,
sea water, sea breeze, salt or other environmental phenomena

 •

Collision, fuel contamination or deterioration, neglect, unauthorised alteration,
misuse, incorporation or use of unsuitable attachments or parts

 •

Normal wear and tear (including, but not limited to, normal fading of painted or
plated surfaces, sheet peeling, and other natural deterioration)

2. Consumable parts: Honda does not warrant parts deterioration due to normal 

wear and tear. The following parts are not covered by warranty (unless they are 
needed as a part of another warranted repair): spark plug, fuel filter, air cleaner 
element, clutch disc, tyre, wheel bearing, recoil starter rope, cable, belt, cutter 
blade, oil, and grease.

3. Cleaning, adjustment, and normal periodic maintenance work (carburetor 

cleaning, engine oil draining, blade sharpening, belt and cable adjustments).

4. Any product that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a 

financial institution or insurer.

5. Auger and paddle assemblies of snow throwers, tiller tines of roto-tillers, mower 

blades and mower deck housings, are specifically not warranted against impact 
damage, including but not limited to, abrasive damage.

Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied 
Warranties:

Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product,
transportation, commercial 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 legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.

Honda Parts, Accessories, and Apparel

What Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty:

Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any Honda Power Equipment parts, 
accessories, replacement parts, or apparel that are proven to be defective in 
material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time 
period. Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property of Honda Motor 
Company, Inc. The warranty on all parts, accessories, and apparel replaced under 
warranty will expire coincident with the original warranty on the replaced parts, 
accessories, or apparel.
Parts and accessories installed by a dealer who is authorised by Honda to sell them 
will be repaired or replaced under warranty without charge for parts or labor. If 
installed by anyone else, parts and accessories will be repaired or replaced under 
warranty without charge for parts, but any labor charges will be the responsibility of 
the purchaser. 

To Obtain Warranty Service:

You must, at your expense, take the Honda Power Equipment product, and proof of 
purchase to any Honda Power Equipment dealer in Australia who is authorised to 
sell and/or service that product, during the dealer’s normal business hours. To 
locate a dealer near you, visit our web site at http://dl.hondampe.com.au and click 
on POWER EQUIPMENT.

Exclusions:

This warranty does not extend to parts, accessories, or apparel affected or 
damaged by collision, normal wear, use in an application for which the product was 
not designed or any other misuse, neglect, incorporation or use of unsuitable 
attachments or parts, unauthorised alteration, improper installation, or any causes 
other than defects in material or workmanship of the product. Installing parts and 
accessories on non-Honda products or engines voids this warranty.

Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied 
Warranties:

Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product, or the 
power equipment on which the product is installed, transportation, commercial loss, 
or any other incidental or consequential damage. Any implied warranties are limited 
to the duration of this written 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 legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

PWL50623-AUS

PRODUCTS COVERED 

BY THIS WARRANTY

LENGTH OF WARRANTY 

(from date of original retail purchase)

PRIVATE 

RESIDENTIAL

(1)

COMMERCIAL/RENTAL/

INSTITUTIONAL

HRX Mower and deck

24 months

3 months

Summary of Contents for HRX217HYUA

Page 1: ... OPERATION 7 Fuel 14 Dealer Locator Information 18 Safe Mowing Practices 7 Oil 14 How to Contact Honda 18 Operating the Controls 8 Cleaning 14 Honda Publications 18 Operating the Controls 8 Storage Location 14 LIMITED WARRANTY 22 Starting the Engine 9 Handlebar 14 OWNER S MANUAL HRX217HYUA LAWN MOWER Before operating the mower for the first time please read this Owner s Manual Even if you have ope...

Page 2: ... three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION Each message tells you what the hazard is what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury These signal words mean Damage Prevention Messages you will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE This word means Important Message to Parents The safety of children and adolescents is important to Honda Lawn mowers a...

Page 3: ...est holes raises the handlebar to its 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 8 REAR DISCHARGE GUARD P 5 FUEL TANK CAP P 7 MUFFLER P 13 OIL FILLER CAP P 12 HANDLEBAR ADJUST KNOB 2 P 4 RECOIL STARTER GRIP P 9 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTME...

Page 4: ...ase 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 condition Be sure to take care of any problem you find or have your servicing dealer correct it before you operate the lawn mower Make sure the lawn mower is on a level surface Look around and underneath t...

Page 5: ...ector knob all the way to the BAG position Check the appearance 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...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ... 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 running If you need to adjust ...

Page 8: ...perating the Controls Throttle 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 ...

Page 9: ...asic hand tools Other service tasks 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 ...

Page 10: ...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 11 Blade mounting bolts Inspect O 11 Engine oil Check O 6 Change O O 2 O O 12 Air filter Check O 12 Clean O 1 O 1 O 1 Replace O Grass bag Check O 6 Blade control operation Check O O 8 Spark plug Check O 13 Replace O Spark arrester optional part...

Page 11: ...ea 3 Install the sharpened or replacement blades using the two blade bolts and special washers as shown below The blade bolts and washers are specially designed for this application When replacing bolts and washers use only Honda Genuine replacement parts 4 Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench to the specified torque Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when tightening the...

Page 12: ...our 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 first 25 hours of use Thereafter clean the filter every 6 months or 50 hours of use Clean the filter more often when used in dusty areas Replace the filter every 2 years or 150 h...

Page 13: ...optional part The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed 1 Allow the engine to cool and disconnect the spark plug cap 2 Remove the three flange bolts and the heat shield Remove the setscrew and the spark arrester from the muffler 3 Check for carbon deposits on the spark arrester and the exhaust port Use a brush to remove any carbon deposits from the scre...

Page 14: ...Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage If the engine has been running allow it to cool before washing Grass Bag Remove the bag from the mower and wash it with a garden hose or pressure washer Allow the bag to dry completely before storage Drying After washing the lawn mower wipe dry all accessible surfaces Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface Start the engine outdoors and let...

Page 15: ...wer deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck page 14 Air filter is clogged Clean or replace the air filter page 12 Bad fuel mower stored without treating petrol or refueled with bad petrol Refuel with fresh petrol page 7 Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Take the mower to an authorised Honda servicing dealer for repair Possible Cause Correction Grass ...

Page 16: ...odified carburetor may cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage For use at low altitudes have your servicing dealer return the carburetor to original factory specifications Specifications Mower Features Dimensions and Weights Engine Design and Performance Transmission Design and Performance Maintenance HRX2174HYUA Honda rotary mower 530mm mower deck Clip Director hydrostati...

Page 17: ...Keep the air filter clean and properly serviced Check it 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 product 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...

Page 18: ...obile please call 03 9270 1348 Monday to Friday 8 00 a m 7 00 p m EST 9 00 a m 1 00 p m Saturday enquire via weblink contact hondampe com au email customer relations honda com au website www hondampe com au When you write or call please give us this information Model and serial numbers page 16 Name of the dealer who sold the lawn mower to you Name and address of the dealer who services your lawn m...

Page 19: ...any hours you get from a tank of fuel and then simply record the number of tanks used TANK x HOURS per TANK TOTAL HOURS USE Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 10 Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date N...

Page 20: ...tank of fuel and then simply record the number of tanks used TANK x HOURS per TANK TOTAL HOURS USE Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 10 Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Sta...

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Page 22: ... assemblies of snow throwers tiller tines of roto tillers mower blades and mower deck housings are specifically not warranted against impact damage including but not limited to abrasive damage Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied Warranties Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product transportation commercial loss or any other incidental or con...

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