Honda HRX217HYUA Owner's Manual

HRX217HYUA
HRX217HYUA
QUICK FIND
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Controls . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . .
PARTS AND CONTROLS . . . . . . .
INITIAL MOWER SETUP. . . . . . . .
Adjust the Handlebar . . . . . . . . .
Add Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assemble the Grass Bag . . . . . .
BEFORE EACH OPERATION . . . .
Check Your Mower . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Your Mowing Area . . . . . .
Clip Director® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . .
Check the Oil Level . . . . . . . . . .
Add Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safe Mowing Practices. . . . . . . .
Operating the Controls . . . . . . . .
Operating the Controls . . . . . . . .
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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12 Check the Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Dealer Locator Information . . . . . . .
11 How to Contact Honda . . . . . . . . . .
2 Stopping the Engine. . . . . . . . . .
3 SERVICING YOUR MOWER . . . .
3 Maintenance Safety . . . . . . . . . .
3 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . .
4 Blade Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection .
4 Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . .
4 Oil Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Spark Arrester (optional part). . .
6 TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Storage Location . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Handlebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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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9 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . .
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11 TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . .
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13 AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS
13 CUSTOMER INFORMATION . . . .
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14 LIMITED WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . .
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HRX217HYUA
LAWN MOWER
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . .
Oil Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Number Locations . . . . . . . .
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing From Storage . . . . . .
Engine Will Not Start . . . . . . . . .
Loss of Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mowing and Bagging Problems .
Serial Number Locations . . . . . .
High Altitude Operation . . . . . . .
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts, Accessories, and Service Items
Dealer Locator Information . . . .
How to Contact Honda. . . . . . . .
Honda Publications . . . . . . . . . .
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