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Honda HRX217HMA Owner's Manual

Honda HRX217HMA Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are
certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest
lawn mowers on the market.
We want to help you get the best results from your new mower and to
operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do
that; please read it carefully.
We suggest you read the DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY
(page
page
21) and EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
(page
22) to fully understand coverage and your responsibilities of
ownership.
When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that
an authorized Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing
Honda mowers and is supported by the parts and service divisions of
American Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction
and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.
Keep this owner's manual handy so you can refer to it at any time.
This owner's manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn
mower and should remain with the lawn mower if resold.
The information and specifications 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.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the
mower. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt
you or others. Please read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a lawn mower. You
must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
• Safety Labels - on the lawn mower.
• Instructions - how to use this mower correctly and safely.
• Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert A symbol and one
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These
signal words mean:
B
DANGER
B
WARNING
B
CAUTION
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
• Damage Prevention Messages - You will also see other
important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This
word means:
Your engine or other property can be
NOTICE
damaged if you don't follow instructions.
© 2003-2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.-All Rights Reserved
31VH7H47
00X31-VH7-H470
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don't follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow
instructions.
POM31VH7H47
EM5
K2
HPE.2011.02
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
OWNER'S MANUAL
HRX217HMA
HRX217HXA
B
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
CONTENTS*
INTRODUCTION...................................... 1
SAFETY MESSAGES .............................. 1
LAWN MOWER SAFETY......................... 2
PARENTS......................................... 2
CONTROL LOCATIONS.......................... 4
BEFORE OPERATION ............................ 4
TO GO? ............................................ 4
GET THE MOWER READY.............. 5
OPERATION ............................................ 7
STARTING THE ENGINE................. 7
FOR MOWING.................................. 8
STOPPING THE ENGINE ................ 8
MAINTENANCE SAFETY................. 9
BLADES.......................................... 10
REPLACEMENT............................. 11
ENGINE MAINTENANCE............... 12
REFUELING ................................... 13
* For information regarding cable adjustment and how to mow your lawn, see
FAQs at www.hondapowerequipment.com/faq
B
:
TRANSPORTING...................................15
STORAGE..............................................15
PROBLEMS ...........................................17
TECHNICAL INFORMATION.................18
ALTITUDE OPERATION ................18
AIR INDEX ......................................19
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................19
CONSUMER INFORMATION ................20
SERVICE ITEMS ............................ 20
INFORMATION...............................20
INFORMATION...............................20
WARRANTY ...................................21
WARRANTY ...................................22
CARD .........................................Last page
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that an authorized Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda mowers and is supported by the parts and service divisions of American Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns.

  • Page 2: Lawn Mower Safety

    IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILDREN IS VERY IMPORTANT to Honda. That’s why we urge you to read this message before letting your child operate this lawn mower. Lawn mowers are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result in serious injuries.

  • Page 3: Setting Up Your New Mower

    Visit www.hondapowerequipment.com/faq Register Your Lawn Mower If your dealer did not collect registration information from you, please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. This BAG FRAME allows us to contact you with any important updates regarding your HANDLE mower.

  • Page 4: Control Locations

    CONTROL LOCATIONS BEFORE OPERATION (p. 3) HANDLEBAR Your safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will significantly reduce your risk of injury. (p. 8) SHIFT LEVER Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to operate them.

  • Page 5: Get The Mower Ready

    If the rear shield is excessively worn, the BAG position. Check the appearance of the lawn. As the knob is have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer. moved towards the MULCH position, more grass will be recycled back into the lawn.
  • Page 6 Grass Bag Cutting Height Adjustment A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the Each wheel of the mower ADJUSTMENT LEVERS bag, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass bag can be adjusted to one of before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity.

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION 3. Model HXA: Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS resistance, then pull briskly. Return the Before operating the mower for the first time, please review LAWN starter grip gently. MOWER SAFETY (page 2). Even if you have operated other mowers, take time to become familiar with how this mower works and practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.

  • Page 8: Operating The Controls For Mowing

    You can control the self-propelled speed DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER with the drive clutch HRX217HMA MODEL HRX217HXA MODEL lever. The mower will move gradually faster as you push the drive clutch lever forward. If 3. When the mower is not in use, turn the fuel valve to the OFF you push the lever all the way forward to the handlebar, the mower position.

  • Page 9: Safe Mowing Practices

    To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Obstacles Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    NORMAL TRAILING EDGE 1. Service more frequently when used in dusty areas. 2. See the FAQ section of the Honda Power Equipment web site at www.hondapowerequipment.com/faq for more information. EXCESSIVELY WORN 3. These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing...

  • Page 11: Grass Bag Cleaning And Replacement

    Wash the bag with a garden hose and allow it to dry completely before use; a wet bag will clog quickly. Grass Bag Replacement Replace a worn or damaged bag with a Honda replacement bag or its equivalent (page 20).

  • Page 12: Engine Maintenance

    WARRANTY (page 21). Always change the oil in We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it seals accordance with the and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can result in maintenance schedule on dirt bypassing the filter, causing damage to the engine or fuel system.

  • Page 13: Refueling

    In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark NOTICE arrester. Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda Incorrect spark plugs can cause engine damage. servicing dealer (see page 20).

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery (Hma)14

    season. Charge the battery in a dry, well-ventilated area where the temperature is moderate. B WARNING B WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be burned or seriously injured when refueling. A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby.

  • Page 15: Replacing The Fuse (Hma)

    Take the mower to an authorized Remove the bag from the mower and wash it with a garden hose or Honda servicing dealer for repair. pressure washing equipment. Allow the bag to dry completely before storage.

  • Page 16: Placing In Storage

    Start the engine and allow it to run long enough to empty all the corrosion. gasoline from the entire fuel system (including the fuel tank). Do not Honda recommends using a universal lawn mower cover (page 20). allow gasoline to remain in your engine for more than 90 days of inactivity.

  • Page 17: Taking Care Of Unexpected Problems

    Turn the key switch ON to use the Mechanical damage, such as Take the mower to an authorized (HMA) recoil starter (page a bent crankshaft Honda servicing dealer for repair. Out of fuel Refuel (page 13). Bad fuel, mower stored Refuel with fresh gasoline...

  • Page 18: Technical Information

    ENGINE SERIAL The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to NUMBER keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions standards. Tampering and Altering There are two serial numbers, one for the engine and one for the Tampering with or altering the emissions control system may increase mower frame.

  • Page 19: Air Index

    12). SPECIFICATIONS Engine Design and Performance Mower Model Engine Model GCV190 HRX217K2HXA (manual start) Honda rotary mower, grass bag, Engine Type 4-stroke, overhead-cam, single-cylinder, HRX217K2HMA (electric start) 21 inch mower deck, Clip Director, forced air-cooled hydrostatic transmission, blade-brake clutch, USA market Displacement 11.4 cu in (187 cc)

  • Page 20: Consumer Information

    CONSUMER INFORMATION DEALER LOCATOR INFORMATION To find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer anywhere in the United REPLACEMENT PARTS, States: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICE ITEMS Visit our website: www.HondaPowerEquipment.com and click on Dealer Locator. Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of these (or other) Honda Genuine items for your lawn mower.

  • Page 21: Distributor's Limited Warranty

    What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: Installing parts and accessories on non-Honda products or engines voids this American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be warranty. defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable 2.

  • Page 22: Emission Control System Warranty

    United States and its Honda dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a warranted part, territories. Honda Canada Inc. provides the emission warranty for engines in your claim for repair of your engine may be denied.

  • Page 23: Product Registration

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION PLEASE COMPLETE and MAIL or REGISTER ONLINE www.hondapowerequipment.com Honda HRX Mowers Honda HR Mowers Look on the left side of the mower Look on the center rear section of the mower deck, in front of the deck, in front of the discharge discharge guard door spring.
  • Page 24 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY Product Registration IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 117 ALPHARETTA GA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE POWER EQUIPMENT DIVISION AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO INC 4900 MARCONI DR ALPHARETTA GA 30005-9956...

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