Charging The Battery; Optional Battery Charger; Replacing The Battery; Transporting - Honda HRX217HZA Owner's Manual

Charging the Battery

The lawn mower engine has an internal charging system. Under
normal mowing usage it is not necessary to charge or maintain the
battery.
If the mower fails to start or has been stored for an extended period:
• Start the lawn mower using the recoil starter manually for at least
one mowing session. This should charge the battery sufficiently to
use the electric starter
• If the electric starter does not operate (after manually starting for
one mowing session), check the 3 Amp and 30 Amp fuses (shown
to the right)
• If the electric starter still does not operate, take the lawn mower to
an authorized Honda servicing dealer
• If you prefer, there is an optional AC powered plug-in battery
charger shown below

Optional Battery Charger

The optional battery charger is available through your Honda
servicing dealer, see page 22
Charge the battery as follows:
NOTICE
Only use a genuine Honda 12 volt
charger or equivalent with a maximum
rated output less than 1 A.
Do not charge using a standard
automotive charger.
1. Disconnect the charge port
connector on the handle, below the
recoil starter rope grip.
2. Locate the battery charger adapter
harness, and connect the adapter harness into the charge port
connector that is closest to the battery.
3. Insert the connector on the Honda battery charger into the other
end of the adapter harness.
Plug the charger into a standard 120 volt AC power outlet and let the
battery charge. The charger may become slightly warm during
charging, this is normal.
The float charger can be left connected continuously when the lawn
mower is not in use.
Light color Description
Red light Charging battery
Green light Charger is tending battery at 13.6V
No light Charger unplugged or malfunctioning
After charging the battery, disconnect the adapter harness from the
charge port connector, and then firmly reconnect the charge port
connectors on the handle together. The adapter harness may be left
connected to the battery charger when not in use.
CHARGE PORT
CONNECTOR
NOTICE
• Battery will not charge properly when the handle is folded and the
battery is upside side down.
16
for ordering information.
BATTERY CHARGER
ADAPTER HARNESS

Replacing the Battery

1. Remove the battery cover by removing the three battery cover
mounting screws.
2. Carefully remove the battery from the box, and then pull the
connector away from the terminals.
3. Carefully position the battery in the case without pinching the
wires. The wires must be routed above the top side of the battery
exactly as shown.
SCREW (3)
Replacing a Fuse
The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 30 Amp and
3 Amp fuse. If the 30 Amp fuse burns out, the electric starter will not
operate and if the 3 Amp fuse burns out, the battery will not charge.
The engine can be started with the recoil starter if either fuse burns
out.
1. Remove the battery cover by removing the three cover mounting
screws.
2. The 30 Amp fuse is for main line protection. The 3 Amp fuse is for
the charge line protection.
3. Remove and inspect the fuses. If they are burned out, replace with
a serviceable fuse.
NOTICE
The 30 Amp fuse is a "SLO-BLO" fuse design. Do not replace with a
standard fuse, or frequent fuse failure may occur.
If a frequent fuse failure occurs, it usually indicates a short circuit or
an overload in the electrical system. Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.

TRANSPORTING

If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the
mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can
burn you and can ignite some materials.
Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. This will prevent carburetor
flooding and reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
If installed, remove the grass bag.
If a suitable loading ramp is not available, two people should lift the
mower on and off the transport vehicle while holding the mower level.
Position the mower so all four wheels are on the bed of the transport
vehicle. Tie the mower down with rope or straps, and block the
wheels. Keep the tie-down rope or straps away from the controls,
adjustment levers, cables, and the carburetor.
Fold the handlebar so the mower will take up less space. See
"Handlebar" on page 17.
Place wires above nut and
above the battery to avoid
pinching wires in cover.
Red(+) wire should loop
behind the 30A fuse.
holder.