Honda SHRX217HYA, Owner'S Manual

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Add Fuel

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

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

You may use regular unleaded gasoline 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 17

 for information regarding

fuel deterioration. 

1. Remove the fuel tank cap (

page 3

).

2. Add fuel to the bottom of the red fuel level gauge in the neck of the

fuel tank. Do not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting the
engine.

3. Tighten the fuel tank cap until it clicks.

Move the mower at least 10 feet (3 meters) 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 

DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY (

page 19

).

Check the Oil Level

1. Unscrew and remove the 

filler cap/dipstick and wipe 

it clean.

2. Insert and remove the 

dipstick 

without screwing 

it into the filler neck

. 

Check the oil level shown 
on the dipstick.

3. If the oil level is low, add oil 

to reach the upper limit 
mark on the dipstick.

Do not overfill. If the 
engine is overfilled, the 
excess oil may get 
transferred to the air 
cleaner housing and air 
filter. An indication of 
overfilling is white or blue 
smoke coming from the 
muffler when the engine 
is running.

Use 10W-30 API Service 

category SJ or later oil for normal conditions. For additional oil 

recommendations, see 

page 11

.

NOTICE

Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.

4. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.



 WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can 

be burned or seriously injured when refueling.

 • Keep heat, sparks, and flame away 

• Stop the engine and let it cool before refueling

 • Refuel only outdoors
 • Wipe up spills immediately

MAXIMUM
FUEL LEVEL

RED FUEL
LEVEL
GAUGE

LOWER 
LIMIT

UPPER 
LIMIT

FILLER CAP/ 
DIPSTICK