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HRX217VKAA
HRX217HYA
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 W002
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Cleaning ............................................
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Dealer Locator Information ................
12
How to Contact Honda ......................
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Maintenance Schedule ......................
2
SERVICING YOUR MOWER ............
3
Maintenance Safety.....................
3
Maintenance Schedule................
3
Blade Inspection..........................
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Blade Replacement .....................
4
Oil Change ..................................
4
Air Filter .......................................
4
Spark Plug...................................
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TRANSPORTING ..............................
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STORAGE .........................................
5
Fuel .............................................
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Cleaning ......................................
6
Oil ................................................
6
Storage Location .........................
7
Handlebar....................................
7
Removing From Storage .............
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REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
To register your mower, scan
the QR code or see
page 23
for additional ways to register.
© 2020-2022 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.-All Rights Reserved
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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Oil Change ................................................
20
Operating the Controls ................................
20
Serial Number Locations ...........................
11
Spark Plug.................................................
10
TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION ....................
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION ....................
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WARRANTY ..............................................
PRODUCT REGISTRATION .....................
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
powerequipment.honda.com
HRX217VKAA
HRX217VKPA
LAWN MOWER
PP1 DRAFT
Do Not Distribute
Engine Will Not Start ...........................
Loss of Power .....................................
Vibration ..............................................
Serial Number Locations.....................
High Altitude Operation .......................
Emission Control System ....................
Air Index ..............................................
Specifications ......................................
Dealer Locator Information..................
How to Contact Honda ........................
Honda Publications .............................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    QUESTIONS? To register your mower, scan Contact your Honda dealer. the QR code or see page 23 There is a dealer locator at for additional ways to register. powerequipment.honda.com 00X31VH7 W002 © 2020-2022 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: Grass Bag

    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

    For best mulching Mowing Patterns results, you may need to mow the lawn twice a week during the Your Honda mower will work most efficiently if you use the following growing season. mowing patterns as much as possible. Mower deck and equipment...
  • Page 10 To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or • To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when their equivalents for repair and replacement.
  • Page 11 (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 BLADE BOLT [2] Inspect washers and or looseness.

  • Page 13: Oil Change

    (page 21). The used oil will drain We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it through the filler neck. Allow seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can the oil to drain completely.

  • Page 14: Spark Plug

    Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA [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: Select Drive Cable Adjustment

    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: Technical Information

    If you always operate your lawn mower at altitudes original parts, so you can be confident of their performance. Honda above 2,000 feet (610 meters), have your servicing dealer perform cannot deny coverage under the emission warranty solely for the use this carburetor modification.

  • Page 18: Air Index

    Transmission Design and Performance Follow the Maintenance Schedule on page 11. Remember that this schedule is based on the assumption that your Honda engine product will be used for its designed purpose. Sustained high-load or Transmission type Variable speed high-temperature operation, or use in dusty conditions, will require more frequent service.

  • 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: Customer 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...

  • Page 21: Distributor's Limited Warranty

    Honda equipment or engines to be eligible for warranty American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be coverage. Installing parts and accessories on non-Honda products or engines voids defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable this warranty.

  • Page 22: Emission Control System Warranty

    Oil filler cap equipment engine sold in the United States and Canada is warranted for two years from the date of delivery to the ultimate purchaser or the length of the Honda Distrib- Miscellaneous Parts Tubing, fittings, seals, gaskets, and clamps utor’s Limited Warranty, whichever is longer.

  • Page 23: Product Registration

    From time to time, American Honda conducts sales promotions that require you to register your lawn mower within 30 days of purchase. If you purchased your Honda lawn mower during one of these promotions, you must register your mower within 30 days.
  • Page 24 Register Your Product Online 1. Go to powerequipment.honda.com/reg to register your unit. Enter your serial number, and then click Submit. Complete the required information and click Submit. It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE NECESSARY Product Registration IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES...

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