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HRX217HYAAA
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 ............................
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 ................................
00X31VH7 W201
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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QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
powerequipment.honda.com
© 2020-2021 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.-All Rights Reserved
HRX217HYAA
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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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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WARRANTY ..............................................
PRODUCT REGISTRATION .....................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Starting the Engine...... WARRANTY ..........Stopping the Engine....PRODUCT REGISTRATION ..... Mowing Tips ........ QUESTIONS? Contact your Honda dealer. There is a dealer locator at powerequipment.honda.com 00X31VH7 W201 © 2020-2021 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.—All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    Important Message to Parents information on how to do that; please read it carefully. The safety of your children is very important to Honda. Lawn mowers When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result Honda Power Equipment servicing dealership personnel are specially in serious injuries.

  • Page 3: Parts And Controls

    THROTTLE LEVER (P. 8) (black) 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

    Please Register Your Mower Anything that can be picked up by the blades and thrown is a potential Please take a few minutes and register your purchase with Honda. hazard to you and others. Look for things like stones, sticks, nails, and You can register: wire, and remove them from the lawn area.

  • Page 5: Clip Director

    KNOB wear. 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...

  • 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. Throttle Lever Refuel only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, with the engine OFF. For best cut quality, always Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. mow with the throttle lever in Always store gasoline in an approved container.

  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    Mowing Tips Shift Lever Use the shift lever to select When to Mow the forward speed at which you wish to mow. Most grasses should be mowed when they have grown ½ to 1 in (12 ~ 25 mm) above their recommended height. More frequent Do not use the throttle lever SLOW mowing is required 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 mowing patterns as much as possible. Mower deck and equipment Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can cause a serious malfunction.

  • 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. LOWER BLADE Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection BLADE BOLT [2] Inspect the blade bolts for any signs of damage...

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    (page 22). mower on its right side. We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it The used oil will drain seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can through the filler neck. Allow result in dirt bypassing the filter, causing damage to the engine or fuel the oil to drain completely.

  • Page 14: Spark Plug

    (not exceeding 30 psi [207 kPa]) through the air filter from the inside. Never try to brush approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda off dirt; brushing will force dirt into the fibers.

  • Page 15: Control Cable Adjustments

    4. If the blades do not start or stop as they should with the correct correctly, take the mower to cable adjustment, take the mower to an authorized Honda an authorized Honda LOCK servicing dealer for repair.

  • Page 16: Cleaning

    Drying TRANSPORTING After washing the lawn mower, wipe dry all accessible surfaces. Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface. Start the engine If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the outdoors and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature to mower on the transport vehicle.

  • Page 17: Handlebar

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

  • Page 18: High Altitude Operation

    2,000 feet (610 meters), have your servicing dealer perform original parts, so you can be confident of their performance. Honda this carburetor modification. This engine, when operated at high...

  • Page 19: Air Index

    (page HRX217K6HYAA Honda rotary mower, 21-inch mower deck, **Do not try to increase the engine speed above the maximum Clip Director, hydrostatic transmission, governed speed; the blades could fracture and come apart.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Dealer Locator Information

    The information and specifications included in this publication were in Lawn mower 08P59-VE2-000AH Custom fitted, effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., cover waterproof, and Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change breathable specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever.

  • Page 22: Distributor's Limited Warranty

    The parts, accessories, or apparel must be purchased from American Honda or a American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be dealer authorized by American Honda to sell those products in the United States, defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable Puerto Rico, and the U.S.

  • Page 23: Emission Control System Warranty

    Honda Canada Inc. will be referred to as Honda. Honda will also replace other engine components damaged by a failure of any warranted part during the warranty period. Honda cannot deny coverage under CALIFORNIA EXHAUST AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS...
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  • Page 27: 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 28 1. Go to powerequipment.honda.com to register your unit. 2. Click the SUPPORT link on the homepage. 3. Click on Product Registration. Enter your serial number, and then click S Complete the required information and click . It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE...

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