Honda HRX217HZUA, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ANSPORTING 14 Parts Accessories and Service Items 19 Safe Mowing Practices 7 STORAGE 14 Dealer Locator Information 19 Operating the Controls 8 Fuel 14 How to Contact Honda 19 Operating the Controls 8 Oil 14 Honda Publications 19 Cleaning 14 LIMITED WARRANTY 22 OWNER S MANUAL HRX217HZUA LAWN MOWER Before operating the mower for the first time please read this Owner s Manual Even if you have operate...

Page 2: ...essage 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 are powerful tools not toys As with any equipment bad...

Page 3: ...s 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 ADJUSTMENT LEVER 4 P 6 ...

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: ...dental impact collision Operating 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 d...

Page 9: ...2 Move the throttle lever to the STOP position 3 Turn the key switch to the OFF position 4 If your mower will 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 18 if you don t plan to use your mower for a month or more 5 Cl...

Page 10: ...es 3 These items should be serviced by an authorised Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures Failure to follow this Maintenance Schedule could result in non warrantable failures Item Action Before each use 5 hours of use or first month First 25 hours of use 50 hours of use or every 6 months 100 ho...

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: ... 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 hours of ...

Page 13: ... cylinder head 7 Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug Spark Arrester 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...

Page 14: ...ctions described in this section to Drain or treat the fuel Change the oil and coat the engine cylinder Clean the mower engine and grass bag Choose a storage location Fuel See AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS on page 18 for a list of recommended procedures to avoid fuel related problems The LIMITED WARRANTY page 22 does not cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from negle...

Page 15: ...olding the handlebar be sure to lock the handlebar adjust knobs to secure the handlebar in the mowing position Check your mower as described in BEFORE EACH OPERATION on page 4 If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation the engine may smoke briefly at startup TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Will Not Start Loss of Power UNLOCKED Possible Cause Correction Throttle lever in wrong position M...

Page 16: ...er will decrease about 3 5 for each 300 metre increase in altitude The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made NOTICE When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation the air fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use Operation at altitudes below 1 500 metres with a modified carburetor may cause the engine to overhea...

Page 17: ...pression ratio 8 5 1 Ignition system Transistorized magneto Transmission type Variable speed Ground speeds 0 1 80m s Fuel Unleaded petrol with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher containing no more than 10 ethanol by volume Capacity 0 93 litres See AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS on page 18 page 7 Blade Bolt Torque 49 59N m page 11 Engine Oil SAE 10W 30 API SJ or later Capacity 0 50 litres Refill ...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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...

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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