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Honda HR17EPA Owner's Manual

Honda HR17EPA Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing a Honda electric rotary mower. This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Honda HR17EPA electric rotary mower. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ... 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 3. PRE-OPERATION Blade Inspection Air Inlet Inspection ... Grass Bag Inspection 4. OPERATION Cutting Height Adjustment ... Grass Bag ... PowerSource Extension Cord ... Power Switch ... Mowing Procedure.. 5. MAINTENANCE ... Maintenance Schedule Air Filter Cleaning Motor Fan Cleaning ...

  • Page 5: Safety

    SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Read all safety instructions n TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY THAT MAY ROTATING MOWER BLADE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, -... --- -. ---...-. BE SURE THE AREA IS CLEAR OF DFRPIC KEEP PEOPLE AND PETS AWAY. NEVER REMOVE DISCHARGE GUARD. IN PLACE, OR GUARD IS DOWN,...
  • Page 6 They can be not use lawn mower for any job except that for reduce the risk of disconnection of lawn mower cord carry plugged-in lawn mower with fin-...
  • Page 7 Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors+When not in use, lawn mower should be stored indoors in dry, high, or locked-up place-out Maintain Lawn Mower With Care-Keep best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.

  • Page 8: Component Identification

    2. COMPONENT lDENTlFlCATlON DISCHARGE GUARD < /w/-POWER SWITCH CORD MOTOR COVER ‘GRASS SAFETY SHIELD cumNG HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVERS Acceptable attachments are limited to the grass bag supplied with this mower and a UL-listed, outdoor extension cord of adequate gauge (see page 11). The use of any other accessory or attachment increase the risk of injury.

  • Page 9: Pre-Operation Check

    The blade must be kept sharp. When the blade needs sharpening or replace- ment, take the lawn mower to your authorized Honda lawn mower dealer. Or, you can remove and install the blade yourself (see page...

  • Page 10: Air Inlet Inspection

    Use only a Honda replacement bag or equivalent. To obtain the name of your nearest dealer, contact American Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Department; the address and telephone number are given on page 24.

  • Page 11: Operation

    CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT starts accidentally, blade may cause serious Disconnect the extension from the mower to prevent. acci- dental starting. Select the correct cutting height. for your mowing requirements. A height of 1 l/2 ” to 2” is appropriate for most lawns during cool weather.

  • Page 12: Grass Bag

    Disconnect the extension cord from the mower to prevent accidental starting. The Honda HR17EPA mower can be operated without the grass bag, if you wish to distribute the grass clippings on the lawn, or with the grass bag installed to collect the grass clippings.

  • Page 13: Powersource

    POWER SOURCE A properly grounded 120 volt outlet, protected by a ground-fault circuit inter- rupter (GFCI), is recommended. EXTENSION CORD SELECTING AN EXTENSION CORD Use only a UL-listed, outdoor extension cord of adequate gauge (see table below). Suitable extension cords are available from authorized Honda lawn mower dealers.
  • Page 14 ADDING A SECOND EXTENSION CORD If possible, use a single extension cord of sufficient length for your mow- ing requirements. If you have only shorter extension cords, you may connect them together to extend your mowing range, if they meet minimum wire gauge requirements for Jotal cord length (see table on page 11).

  • Page 15: Power Switch

    If the circuit breaker trips repeatedly, determine and correct the cause of the problem (refer to TROUBLE- SHOOTING PROCEDURE on page 22), or take the mower to your Honda lawn mower dealer. SAFETY BUTTON CIRCUIT BREAKER RESET BUlTON...

  • Page 16: Mowing Procedure

    MOWING PROCEDURE For your safety and the safety of others, observe the following precautions: Clear the lawn of sticks, stones, and debris before mowing. Mow only in cleared areas in daylight, or good artificial light, so objects in the lawn can be seen and avoided.
  • Page 17 Start mowing in the area nearest to your electrical outlet and move in a back and forth pattern, working toward the area farthest from your electrical outlet. This will help to keep the extension cord out of your mowing path. Stop the motor before crossing a gravel road or driveway;...
  • Page 18 Use extra care when mowing over objects imbedded in the lawn, such as sprinkler heads, paving, edging, etc. Avoid any objects that project above the surface of the lawn. Collision may damage the blade and other mower compo- nents. A damaged blade may break, causing severe injury if a broken piece .is.thrown from beneath the mower deck.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Periodic inspection and maintenance, described in the following table, is necessary to keep the mower in good operating condition and to extend service life. If the motor starts accidentally, cause serious injury. Disconnect the extension cord from the mower to prevent accidental starting.

  • Page 20: Air Filter Cleaning

    AIR FILTER CLEANING Remove and clean the air filters after every 25 hours of operation. Clean the filters more frequently if operating conditions are very dusty. Clogged air filters will cause the motor to overheat. CAUTION: Overheating will damage the motor. REMOVAL 1.

  • Page 21: Motor Fan Cleaning

    MOTOR FAN CLEANING Periodic cleaning is necessary to ensure that the motor cooling fan will oper- ate efficiently. Clean the motor fan area after every 50 hours of operation, or during preparation for storage after the mowing season, whichever occurs first.

  • Page 22: Grass Bag Cleaning And Replacement

    INSTALLATION 1. Install the blade, washers, and bolt as shown in the illustration on page 19. Align the parts so the tabs on the blade holder washer fit into the blade and blade holder. 2. Tighten the blade bolt with a torque wrench. If you do not have a torque wrench, have your Honda dealer tighten the blade bolt.

  • Page 23: Storage

    Wash the grass bag and allow it to dry thoroughly. empty the grass bag after use. Dispose of lawn clippings safely. Cover the lawn mower, and place it in a dry, dust-free, secure area, out of the reach of children.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Correct the prob- lem and reset the circuit breaker. Replace extension cord. Take mower to Honda lawn mower dealer. Adjust cutting height. Empty the grass bag, and clean it if necessary. Check blade condition and installation. Replace a damaged or worn blade, or have a dull blade sharpened Honda lawn mower dealer.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    DIMENSIONS: Maximum length: 1350 mm (53.15 in) Maximum width: 470 mm (18.50 in) Minimum height: 990 mm (38.98 in) (cutting height adjusted to 112 inch) Maximum height: 1033 mm (40.67 in) (cutting height adjusted to 3 in) WEIGHT: 19.5 kg (43 lb) including grass bag GRASS BAG CAPACITY: 42Q (11 .l US gal) (1.2 bushels) CUTTING WIDTH: 417 mm (16.5 in) CUTTING HEIGHT (adjustable): l/2 in, 5/8 in, 1 in, 1 l/2 in, 2 in, 2 l/2 in, 3 in...

  • Page 26: Warranty Service

    9. WARRANTY SERVlCE Owner Satisfaction Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to us. All’ Honda warranty details are explained in the Distributor’s Limited Warranty. Normally, any problems concerning the product will be handled by your deal- er’s service department.

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