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Add Fuel............................................
Air Filter............................................
Blade Inspection...............................
Check the Oil Level ...........................
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY ........................
PARTS AND CONTROLS .................
INITIAL MOWER SETUP..................
List of Parts .................................
Adjust the Handlebar ..................
Add Engine Oil ............................
Check Your Mower......................
Clip Director® .............................
Rear Shield .................................
Grass Bag ...................................
Check the Oil Level.....................
Add Fuel......................................
OPERATION .....................................
Safe Mowing Practices ...............
Operating the Controls................
Starting the Engine......................
Stopping the Engine....................
Mowing Tips ................................
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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Cleaning ............................................
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How to Contact Honda ......................
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Maintenance Schedule ......................
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Maintenance Safety ....................
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Maintenance Schedule................
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Blade Inspection..........................
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Blade Replacement .....................
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Oil Change ..................................
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Air Filter .......................................
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Spark Plug ...................................
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TRANSPORTING ..............................
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STORAGE .........................................
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Fuel .............................................
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Cleaning ......................................
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Oil ................................................
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Storage Location .........................
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Handlebar....................................
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Removing From Storage .............
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QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
powerequipment.honda.com
© 2019 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.-All Rights Reserved
HRX217VKA
LAWN MOWER
PP1 DRAFT
Do Not Distribute
Before operating the mower for the first time, please read this
Owner's Manual. 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.
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Oil Change ................................................
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Operating the Controls ................................
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Serial Number Locations ...........................
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Spark Plug .................................................
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TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................
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Engine Will Not Start ...........................
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Loss of Power .....................................
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Vibration ..............................................
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Mowing and Bagging Problems ..........
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION ....................
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Serial Number Locations.....................
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High Altitude Operation .......................
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Emission Control System ....................
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Air Index ..............................................
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Specifications ......................................
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION ....................
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Dealer Locator Information..................
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How to Contact Honda ........................
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Honda Publications .............................
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION .....................
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Summary of Contents for Honda WeatherMaker 48KC

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Removing From Storage ..... EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY.... Starting the Engine...... PRODUCT REGISTRATION ..... Stopping the Engine....Mowing Tips ........ QUESTIONS? Contact your Honda dealer. There is a dealer locator at powerequipment.honda.com 00X31VH7 N082 © 2019 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that The safety of your children is very important to Honda. Lawn mowers Honda Power Equipment servicing dealership personnel are specially are tools, not toys.
  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    With help from an assistant, carefully remove the mower and loose parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you REAR purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included DISCHARGE with your mower.
  • Page 4: Add Engine Oil

    Look for things like stones, sticks, nails, and wire, and remove them from the lawn area. Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. You can register: People and animals near the lawn area can move into your lawn mower’s path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown...
  • Page 5: Clip Director

    KNOB Remove the grass bag and raise the discharge guard to check the rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively worn, have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer. DISCHARGE GUARD SLIDING DOOR (50% open)
  • Page 6: Check The Oil Level

    Grass Bag To adjust cutting height, pull ADJUSTMENT LEVERS each adjustment lever toward A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the the wheel, and move it into bag fabric, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass another notch.
  • Page 7: Add Fuel

    Add Fuel OPERATION This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. area, such as a garage.
  • Page 8: Operating The Controls

    Operating the Controls Refuel With Care Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode. Blade Control Lever Refuel only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, with the engine OFF. The blade control lever must Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. be pulled back against the Always store gasoline in an approved container.
  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    Mowing Patterns results, you may need to mow the lawn twice a week during the growing season. Your Honda mower will work most efficiently if you use the following mowing patterns as much as possible. Mower deck and equipment Cutting Height...
  • Page 10: Servicing Your Mower

    To ensure working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away their equivalents for repair and replacement.
  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    (2) Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or in high outside air temperatures. (3) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically proficient.
  • Page 12: Blade Inspection

    EDGE NORMAL WORN BENT CRACKED If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for inspection. Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection LOWER BLADE Inspect the blade bolts for any signs of damage Inspect washers and BLADE BOLT [2] or looseness.
  • Page 13: Air Filter

    DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY (page 21). mower on its right side. We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it used will drain seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can through the filler neck.
  • Page 14: Spark Plug

    Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA off dirt; brushing will force dirt into the fibers. approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda servicing dealer. See “Parts, Accessories, and Service Items” on 5. Wipe dirt from the inside of the air cleaner housing and cover using page 20 for the part number.
  • Page 15: Cleaning

    Select Drive Cable Adjustment Cleaning Mower Deck With the engine off, loosen the jam nut JAM NUT Allow the engine to cool before washing. one revolution. TIGHTEN With the Select Drive control released, Before washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
  • Page 16: Handlebar

    (page bad gasoline UNLOCKED Fuel filter clogged, carburetor Take the mower to an malfunction, ignition malfunction, authorized Honda servicing valves stuck, etc. dealer for repair.  Vibration 1. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees to unlock the locating ...
  • Page 17: High Altitude Operation

    Honda Operation at an Altitude that differs from that at which this engine was cannot deny coverage under the emission warranty solely for the use certified, for extended periods of time, may increase emissions.
  • Page 18: Air Index

    Exhaust: 0.10 ± 0.02 mm manual Mower Features (cold) HRX217K6VKA Honda rotary mower, 21-inch mower deck, Actual amount will vary due to residual oil in the engine. Always Clip Director, Select Drive variable speed use the dipstick to confirm the actual level (page...
  • Page 19: Avoiding Fuel-Related Problems

    AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS When properly maintained, your Honda lawn mower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However, gasoline can quickly deteriorate (in as little as 30 days) causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system.
  • Page 20: Dealer Locator Information

    The information and specifications included in this publication were in Item Part Number Notes effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change SAE 10W-30 08207-10W30 1 quart...
  • Page 21: Distributor's Limited Warranty

    What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: coverage. Installing parts and accessories on non-Honda products or engines voids American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be this warranty. defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable You must be the first retail purchaser.
  • Page 22: Emission System Warranty

    Honda Power Equipment dealer emissions regulations can be identified by a “Not for sale in California” decal. who is authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda product during their OTHER STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES normal business hours.
  • Page 23: Product Registration

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Honda! Please register your lawn mower within 30 days of purchase to ensure you receive important service information in the event of a product update or recall and for added coverage during certain sales promotions.
  • Page 24: Powerequipment.honda.com

    1. Go to: powerequipment.honda.com to register your unit. 2. Click on Product Registration. 3. Complete the required information and click Submit. It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE NECESSARY Product Registration IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO.

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