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HRX217HYUA
HRX217HYUA
QUICK FIND
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assemble the Grass Bag . . . . . . . .
Check Your Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Your Mowing Area . . . . . . . .
Clip Director® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check the Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Mowing Practices. . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Controls . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrations in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may not be exact representations. All information contained in this
manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power
Equipment Pty. Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise,
without the prior written permission of Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty. Ltd. This includes text, figures and
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Dealer Locator Information . . . . . . . .
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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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Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Storage Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Handlebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Removing From Storage . . . . . . . .
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Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty. Ltd.
ABN 96 006 662 862 (trading as Honda MPE).
© 2018-2020 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.-All Rights
HRX217HYU
LAWN MOWER
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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TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . .
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Serial Number Locations . . . . . . . . . . . .
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High Altitude Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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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SERVICE RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Illustrations in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may not be exact representations. All information contained in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty. Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty.

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    Important Message to Parents WELCOME The safety of children and adolescents is important to Honda. Lawn mowers are powerful tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result in serious injuries. Please ensure before any Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are...

  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    THROTTLE LEVER parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the (P. 8) following list. Contact the authorised 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

    Know your controls. Read the owner's manual carefully. opening. Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you All Honda engines are run at the begin using it. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in any emergency. factory prior to packaging. Most of...

  • 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 authorised 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 petrol with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed area, such as a garage. Your mower’s exhaust contains poisonous Never use stale or contaminated petrol or an oil/petrol mixture.

  • Page 8: Operating The Controls

    Refuel With Care Operating the Controls Petrol is extremely flammable and petrol vapor can explode.Never Throttle Lever smoke near petrol, and keep other flames and sparks away. Refuel For best cut quality, always outdoors only, in a well-ventilated area, with the engine OFF. Do not mow with the throttle lever in smoke while fueling the engine.

  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    Mowing Tips Shift Lever Use the shift lever to select When to Mow the forward speed at which Most grasses should be mowed when they have grown 12 ~ 25 mm you wish to mow. above their recommended height. More frequent mowing is required Do not use the throttle lever SLOW for mulching than for bagging.

  • Page 10: Servicing Your Mower

    Mowing Patterns  WARNING Your Honda mower will work most efficiently if you use the following Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem mowing patterns as much as possible. Mower deck and equipment before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you design, and the direction in which the blade rotates, cause these can be seriously hurt or killed.

  • 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 authorised 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 authorised 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

    LIMITED WARRANTY (page 22). mower on its right side. We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it The used oil drains through seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can the filler neck.

  • Page 14: Spark Plug

    4. If the blades do not start or stop as they should with the correct area. cable adjustment, take the mower to an authorised Honda 2. Remove the spark plug servicing dealer for repair. with a 21 mm spark plug wrench.

  • Page 15: Transporting

    SPARK PLUG HOLE NUTS engine cylinder. an authorised Honda servicing dealer. Cleaning ADJUSTER Mower Deck Allow the engine to cool before washing. Before washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the engine and TRANSPORTING turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.

  • Page 16: Handlebar

    (page 7). petrol  Fuel filter clogged, carburetor Take the mower to an malfunction, ignition malfunction, authorised Honda servicing Removing From Storage valves stuck, etc. dealer for repair. When unfolding the handlebar, be sure to lock the handlebar adjust Vibration knobs to secure the handlebar in the mowing position.

  • Page 17: Technical Information

    Specifications TECHNICAL INFORMATION Mower Features HRX217K6HYU Honda rotary mower, 530 mm mower deck, Serial Number Locations Clip Director, hydrostatic transmission, blade brake clutch, Auto Choke System Dimensions and Weights ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER Length 1665 mm Width 588 mm Overall height *...

  • Page 18: 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, petrol can quickly deteriorate (in as little as 30 days) causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system. Most fuel-related problems can be avoided by following the precautions listed below.

  • Page 19: Customer Information

    The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. 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.

  • Page 20: Service Record

    SERVICE RECORD Here is an easy way to keep track of the hours your Honda lawn mower has done. Record how many hours you get from a tank of fuel, and then simply page 11 record the number of tanks used. TANK x HOURS per TANK = TOTAL HOURS USE. (Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on...
  • Page 21 Service Record Here is an easy way to keep track of the hours your Honda lawn mower has done. Record how many hours you get from a tank of fuel, and then simply page 11 record the number of tanks used. TANK x HOURS per TANK = TOTAL HOURS USE. (Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on...

  • Page 22: Limited Warranty

    POWER EQUIPMENT. What Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be defective in Exclusions: material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time This warranty does not extend to parts, accessories, or apparel affected or period.
  • Page 24 www.hondampe.com.au HPE.2020.01 Printed in U.S.A.

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