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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

Your new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EPA, 
Environment Canada, and State of California (models certified for sale in California 
only) emission regulations. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. provides the emission 
warranty coverage for engines in the United States and its territories. Honda 
Canada Inc. provides the emission warranty for engines in the 13 provinces and 
territories of Canada. In the remainder of this Emission Control System Warranty, 
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda Canada Inc. will be referred to as 
Honda.

CALIFORNIA EXHAUST AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS 

CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

The California Air Resources Board and Honda are pleased to explain the exhaust 
and evaporative emissions (“emissions”) control system warranty on your 2022 and 
later Honda Power Equipment engine. In California, new equipment that use small 
off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent 
anti-smog standards. Honda must warrant the emissions control system on your 
power equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has 
been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine or 
equipment leading to the failure of the emissions control system.
Your emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor or 
fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines (for 
liquid fuel and fuel vapors), fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, clamps and other 
associated components. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors, and other 
emission-related assemblies (see the adjacent column for additional covered parts).
Where a warrantable condition exists, Honda will repair your power equipment 
engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

The exhaust and evaporative emissions control system on your Honda power 
equipment engine is warranted for two years. If any emissions-related part on your 
Honda power equipment engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by 
Honda

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OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITY:

• As the power equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the 

performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. 
Honda recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on 
your power equipment engine, but Honda cannot deny warranty coverage 
solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of 
all scheduled maintenance.

As the power equipment engine owner, you should however be aware that 
Honda may deny you warranty coverage if your power equipment engine or 
a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or 
unapproved modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your power equipment engine to a 
Honda Power Equipment servicing dealer as soon as the problem exists. 
The warranty repairs shall be completed in a reasonable amount of time, 
not to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your emission warranty rights and 
responsibilities, you should contact the Honda office in your region.

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

Other States, U.S. territories, and Canada:

In other areas of the United States and in Canada, your engine must be designed, 
built, and equipped to meet the U.S. EPA and Environment Canada emission 
standards for spark-ignited engines at or below 19 kilowatts.
Specific Honda products that do not meet the California emissions regulations can 
be identified by a “California: Not for sale or use” or “California: Only for use in 
Farming or Construction Equipment” decal.

All of the United States and Canada:

The exhaust and evaporative emissions control system on your Honda power 
equipment engine sold in the United States and Canada is warranted for two years 
from the date of delivery to the ultimate purchaser or the length of the Honda Distrib-
utor’s Limited Warranty, whichever is longer. This warranty is transferable to each 
subsequent purchaser for the duration of the warranty period. 
If any emissions-related part on your Honda power equipment engine is defective, 
the part will be repaired or replaced by Honda. All defective parts replaced under this 
warranty become the property of Honda. Only Honda approved replacement parts 
may be used in the performance of any 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 components damaged by a failure of any 
warranted part during the warranty period. Honda cannot deny coverage under the 
emission warranty solely for use of non-Honda replacement parts or service 
performed at a location other than an authorized Honda dealership; however, use of 
a part that is not functionally identical to the original equipment part in any respect 
that may in any way affect emissions (including durability) could result in denial of 
coverage. If such a non-Honda replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance 
of your engine, and an authorized Honda dealer determines it is defective or causes 
a failure of a warranted part, your claim for repair of your engine may be denied. If 
the part in question is not related to the reason your engine requires repair, your claim 
will not be denied.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:

You must, at your own expense, take your Honda Power Equipment engine or the 
product on which it is installed, along with your sales registration card or other proof 
of original purchase date, to any Honda Power Equipment dealer who is authorized 
by Honda to sell and service that Honda product during their normal business hours. 
Claims for repair or adjustment found to be caused solely by defects in material or 
workmanship will not be denied because the engine was not properly maintained 
and used.
If you are unable to obtain emission warranty service or are dissatisfied with the 
warranty service you received, contact the owner of the dealership involved. 
Normally this should resolve your problem. However, if you require further 
assistance, contact the Honda office in your region using the information shown in 
the adjacent column.

EXCLUSIONS:

Failures other than those resulting from defects in material or workmanship are not 
covered by this warranty. This warranty does not extend to emission control 
systems or parts that are affected or damaged by owner abuse, neglect, improper 
maintenance, or unapproved modifications.
This warranty does not cover replacement of expendable maintenance items made 
in connection with required maintenance service after the item’s first scheduled 
replacement as listed in the maintenance section of the product owner’s manual, 
such as: spark plugs and filters.

DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE AND LIMITATION 

OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda Canada Inc. disclaim any responsibility 
for incidental or consequential damages such as loss of time or the use of the power 
equipment, or any commercial loss due to the failure of the equipment; and any 
implied warranties are limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty is 
applicable only where the California, U.S. EPA, or Environment Canada emission 
control system warranty regulation is in effect.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY PARTS:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Power Equipment 

Customer Relations 

4900 Marconi Drive

Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847

Telephone: (888) 888-3139

Email: powerequipmentemissions

@ahm.honda.com

or

Honda Canada Inc.

Power Equipment Customer 

Relations 

180 Honda Blvd.

 Markham, ON, L6C 0H9

Telephone: (888) 946-6329

SYSTEMS COVERED

BY THIS WARRANTY:

PARTS

DESCRIPTION:

Fuel Metering

Carburetor assembly (includes starting enrichment 
system), Oxygen sensor, Throttle body, Engine 
temperature sensor, Engine control module, Fuel 
injector, Fuel regulator, Intake manifold

Evaporative

Fuel tank, Fuel cap, Fuel lines (for liquid and fuel 
vapors), Carbon canister, Canister mounting 
brackets, Fuel line fittings, Fuel strainer, Fuel 
valve, Fuel pump, Fuel hose joint, Canister purge 
port connector

Exhaust

Catalyst, Exhaust pipe, Muffler (with catalyst), 
Exhaust manifold

Air Induction

Air cleaner case, Air cleaner element*

Ignition

Flywheel comp., Flywheel magneto, Ignition pulse 
generator, Crankshaft position sensor, Power coil, 
Ignition coil assembly, Ignition control module, 
Spark plug cap, Spark plug*

Crankcase Emission 

Control

Crankcase breather tube, Breather valve 
assembly, Oil filler cap

Miscellaneous Parts

Tubing, fittings, seals, gaskets, and clamps 

associated with these listed systems.

* Covered up to the first required replacement only. See the Maintenance 

Schedule on 

page 11

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Summary of Contents for HRX217VKAA

Page 1: ...ble Adjustment 15 Specifications 18 Check Your Mowing Area 4 TRANSPORTING 15 AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS 19 Clip Director 5 STORAGE 15 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 20 Rear Shield 5 Fuel 15 Parts Accessories and Service Items 20 Grass Bag 6 Cleaning 15 Dealer Locator Information 20 Cutting Height Adjustment 6 Oil 15 How to Contact Honda 20 Check the Oil Level 6 Storage Location 15 Honda Publications 20 ...

Page 2: ...Message to Parents The safety of your children is very important to Honda Lawn mowers are tools not toys As with any equipment 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 La...

Page 3: ...les on each handle stay Setting the adjust knobs in the lowest 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 BLADE CONTROL LEVER P 8 REAR DISCHARGE GUARD P 5 FUEL TANK CAP P 7 MUFFLER P 14 OIL FILLER CAP P 13 HANDLEBA...

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: ...maged by accidental impact collision Operating the Controls Blade Control Lever The blade control lever must be pulled back against the handlebar to start and run the engine The blades start to rotate when the lever is pulled back against the handlebar and the recoil starter grip is pulled Continue to hold the lever fully against the handlebar This will keep the engine and blades rotating smoothly...

Page 9: ...ry fast to cut properly If engine speed drops it could mean the engine is being overloaded by the blades trying to cut too much grass Mow a narrower swath move the mower slower use the rear discharge chute or raise the cutting height Blade Sharpness A sharp blade cuts cleanly A dull blade tears the grass leaving shredded ends that turn brown When your blades don t cut cleanly anymore have them sha...

Page 10: ...ntenance Safety Some of the most important safety precautions follow However we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task Safety Precautions Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs This will eliminate several potential hazards Carbon monoxide poisoning from ...

Page 11: ...each use 5 hours of 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 12 Engine oil Check O 6 Change O O 2 O O 13 Air filter Check O 13 Clean O 1 O 1 O 1 Replace O Grass bag Check O 6 Blade control operation Check O O 14 Spark...

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: ... life Always change the oil 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 Clea...

Page 14: ...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 The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as de...

Page 15: ...cool before washing Before washing the underside of the mower deck stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Rest the mower on its right side so the fuel cap side is up This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor flooding Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blades Be careful to avoid getting water into controls and cables Engine Allow t...

Page 16: ...install the spark plug Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair UNLOCKED Possible Cause Correction Grass is too tall Raise the cutting height Cut a narrower swath Use a slower ground speed Cut more frequently Grass is too wet Allow the grass to dry Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower dec...

Page 17: ...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 emissions control systems The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions standards Tampering and Altering NOTICE Ta...

Page 18: ...an 80 cc 1000 hours 225 cc and greater HRX217K6VKAA HRX217K6VKPA Honda rotary mower 21 inch mower deck Clip Director Select Drive variable speed transmission Auto Choke System Length 63 4 in 1 610 mm Width 23 1 in 588 mm Overall height 42 2 in 1 073 mm Dry mass 89 1 lb 40 4 kg Cutting width 20 9 in 530 mm Cutting heights 7 3 4 4 in 19 101 mm 1 1 4 inch 32 mm cutting height and handle in highest po...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...ications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing American 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 ove...

Page 21: ...is 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 T...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ... 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...

Page 24: ... American Honda Motor Co Inc 4900 Marconi Dr Alpharetta GA 30005 9956 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Product Registration BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL ALPHARETTA GA PERMIT NO 117 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE 2 Enter your serial number and then click Submit Register Your Product Online HPE 2022 01 PRINTED IN U S A EM5 K6 ...

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