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HRX217HZUA
HRX217HZUA
QUICK FIND
Add Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARTS AND CONTROLS . . . . . . . . .
INITIAL MOWER SETUP. . . . . . . . . .
List of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjust the Handlebar . . . . . . . . . .
Add Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Your Mower. . . . . . . . . . . .
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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Check the Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . .
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Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . .
6
TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Storage Location . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9
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 Reserved
HRX217HZU
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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Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Oil Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operating the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
Engine Will Not Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
Loss of Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . .
13
Serial Number Locations. . . . . . . . . . .
13
High Altitude Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
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 (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. oil filler 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...

  • 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: Cutting Height Adjustment

    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

    Operating the Controls Refuel With Care 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

    Shift Lever Stopping the Engine Use the shift lever to select the forward speed at which Turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing and reduce the throttle you wish to mow. setting during engine run-out. Do not use the throttle lever SLOW 1.

  • Page 10: Servicing Your Mower

    Mowing Patterns mower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure Your Honda mower will work most efficiently if you use the following the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or mowing patterns as much as possible. Mower deck and equipment 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 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 BLADE BOLT [2] Inspect washers and or looseness.

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    LIMITED WARRANTY (page 23). and completely. We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it To reduce the chance of scratching the side of the mower deck or seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can...

  • Page 14: Spark Plug

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

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    3. Insert the connector on the Honda battery charger into the other 3. Remove and inspect the fuses. If they are burned out, replace with end of the adapter harness.

  • Page 16: Storage

    Drying STORAGE After washing the lawn mower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces. Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Start the engine Proper storage preparation is essential for keeping your lawn mower outdoors and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to trouble free and looking good.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Blades bent, damaged, or Take the mower to an TROUBLESHOOTING unbalanced by improper authorised Honda servicing sharpening dealer for repair. Engine Will Not Start Mechanical damage, such as a bent crankshaft Possible Cause Correction Mowing and Bagging Problems Throttle lever in wrong position Move the throttle lever to the FAST position (page 8).

  • Page 18: High Altitude Operation

    Shop clearance Exhaust: 0.10 ± 0.02 mm manual HRX217K6HZU Honda rotary mower, 530 mm mower deck, (cold) self-charging electric start, Clip Director, hydrostatic transmission, blade brake clutch, * Actual amount will vary due to residual oil in the engine. Always Auto Choke System use the dipstick to confirm the actual level (page 6).

  • 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, 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 20: 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 21: 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 22 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 23: Limited Warranty

    If installed by Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be defective in anyone else, parts and accessories will be repaired or replaced under warranty without material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time period.
  • Page 24 www.hondampe.com.au HPE.2020.01 Printed in U.S.A.

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