Setting Up Your New Mower - Honda HRX217HMA Owner's Manual

SETTING UP YOUR
NEW MOWER
Unpacking
Remove all the cardboard from around the handlebar.
Handlebar
Setup
1. With the
handlebar
adjust knobs
in the
unlocked
position, raise
the handlebar
into the
mowing
position.
2. Align the
adjust knobs
with one of the
three holes on
the handle
stay.
3. Turn the adjusting knobs 90 degrees into the lock position and the
pins will spring into the holes and lock into position.
Battery (HMA)
The mower is shipped with the battery disconnected. The battery is
shipped with a partial charge and should be charged for
20 to 24 hours before use. Refer to "CHARGING THE BATTERY
(HMA)" on page 14. Install the key in the switch.
Grass Bag Assembly
Assemble the grass bag frame by pulling the support legs outward
and sliding them into the eyelets as shown. Slide the grass bag frame
into the grass bag keeping the bag frame handle exposed.
BAG FRAME HANDLE
SUPPORT LEGS
EYELETS
Install the plastic clips over the bag frame as shown.
BAG FRAME
PLASTIC CLIP
HANDLEBAR
ADJUST
KNOB (2)
UNLOCKED
GRASS BAG
Lift the discharge guard and install the grass bag.
Engine Oil
The mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL in the engine.
A bottle of oil is included in
the box with your mower.
Add the entire contents of the
oil bottle into the oil filler
opening.
All Honda engines are run at
the factory prior to
packaging. Most of the oil is
removed prior to shipment;
however, some oil remains in
LOCKED
the engine. The amount of oil
left in the engine varies.
If not using the supplied oil,
add enough SAE 10W-30
API service category SJ or
later oil to bring the oil level
between the upper and lower
limit marks on the dipstick as
shown.
Do not overfill the engine with oil. If the engine is overfilled, the excess
oil may get transferred to the air cleaner housing and air filter.
After filling the engine with oil, remove the hang tag near the recoil
starter grip that says "The engine has no oil. A container of oil is in the
shipping box."
Fuel
Refer to page 14.
Before Using Your Lawn Mower
Before using the lawn mower, all mower operators must read the
following sections:
• LAWN MOWER SAFETY (page 2)
• CONTROL LOCATIONS (page 4)
• BEFORE OPERATION (page 4)
• OPERATION (page 6)
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 9)
You can also find additional information on the Honda power
equipment web site. 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. Please note registration is not required to obtain warranty
service.
You can register by completing and mailing the included registration
card, or go online to www.hondapowerequipment.com and click on
Product Registration.
FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
(DO NOT SCREW IN THE
DIPSTICK WHEN
CHECKING THE OIL
LEVEL.)
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
3