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Honda HRX217HYA Owner's Manual

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Air Filter..................................................
Blades ....................................................
Contact Honda .......................................
Cutting Height ..........................................
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY ..............................
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................
INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................
Adjust the Handlebar...........................
Assemble the Grass Bag.....................
Check Your Mower..............................
Check Your Mowing Area....................
Clip Director®......................................
Cutting Height Adjustment...................
Check the Oil Level .............................
Add Fuel ..............................................
Safe Mowing Practices........................
Operating the Controls ........................
Starting the Engine..............................
Stopping the Engine ............................
Maintenance Safety.............................
For more information about your
lawn mower, visit our website at
www.powerequipment.honda.com
and click on FAQs or
scan the QR code shown here.
© 2013 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
All Rights Reserved
OWNER'S MANUAL
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Find a Dealer..........................................
11
Fuel ..........................................................
19
Fuel System Maintenance......................
6
Maintenance Schedule...........................
Maintenance Schedule......................
2
Blade Inspection................................
3
Blade Replacement ...........................
3
Oil Change ........................................
3
Air Filter .............................................
4
Spark Plug.........................................
4
TRANSPORTING .................................
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6
Fuel ...................................................
6
Oil ......................................................
7
Cleaning ............................................
Storage Location ...............................
Handlebar..........................................
7
Removing From Storage ...................
8
9
9
Engine Will Not Start .........................
9
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
www.powerequipment.honda.com
HRX217HYA
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..............................................12
7
Oil Level
Check.........................................6
18
Spark Plug
..............................................13
10
Coverage.................................20
10
Loss of Power.......................................
11
Vibration ...............................................
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Serial Number Locations ......................
13
High Altitude Operation ........................
13
Emission Control System .....................
14
Air Index ...............................................
Specifications .......................................
14
FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.............
14
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Dealer Locator Information...................
15
How to Contact Honda .........................
15
Honda Publications ..............................
15
PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...................
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April 4, 2025

What is the rear bag frame part number

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

The rear bag frame part number for the Honda HRX217HYA is not provided in the context. Only the fabric bag part number (81320-VH7-D00) is listed, which does not include the frame.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    QUESTIONS? and click on FAQs or Contact your Honda dealer. scan the QR code shown here. There is a dealer locator at www.powerequipment.honda.com © 2013 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

    (P. 8) THROTTLE LEVER Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included with the REAR mower.

  • Page 4: Assemble The Grass Bag

    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. People and animals near the lawn area can move into your lawn You can register by completing and mailing the registration card on mower’s path or into a position where they could be struck by thrown...

  • Page 5: Clip Director

    If the rear shield is excessively worn, into the lawn. Adjust the Clip Director knob until the desired result is have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer. achieved. BAGGING OR REAR DISCHARGE...

  • Page 6: Cutting Height

    Grass Bag To adjust cutting height, ADJUSTMENT LEVERS pull each adjustment lever A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the toward the wheel, and bag fabric, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass move it into 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. THROTTLE STOP Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. LEVER For best cut quality, always Always store gasoline in an approved container.

  • Page 9: Starting The Engine

    FAST position. mower best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure the best quality and reliability, use only new, Honda Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control 3.

  • Page 10: 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. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures. See “Honda Publications” on page 19 for ordering information.

  • Page 11: Blades

    EXCESSIVELY WORN TRAILING EDGE NORMAL WORN BENT CRACKED LOWER BLADE If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda BLADE BOLT [2] servicing dealer for inspection. AND WASHER [2] SPECIAL WASHER Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection DIRECTION Inspect the blade bolts for any signs of damage 4.

  • Page 12: Air Filter

    1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (page 3). This will reduce the possibility We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it of fuel leakage. seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can 2.

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA An incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage. approved spark arrester is available from an authorized Honda For good performance, the spark plug must be properly gapped and servicing dealer. See page 19 for part numbers.

  • Page 14: Transporting

    Cleaning TRANSPORTING Mower Deck Before washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the engine and If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Rest the mower on its right mower on the transport vehicle.

  • Page 15: Handlebar

    Take the mower to an authorized 1. Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees to release the carburetor malfunction, Honda servicing dealer for repair. locating pins. ignition malfunction, valves 2. Fold the handlebar forward; do not pinch or kink the cables.

  • Page 16: Technical Information

    The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to CONFORMS TO ANSI B 71.1-SAFETY STANDARD keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions HRX2174HYA standards. MAGA –– XXXXXXX Tampering and Altering AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

  • Page 17: Air Index

    Mower Features (cold) Actual amount will vary due to residual oil in the engine. Always HRX217K4HYA Honda rotary mower, 21-inch mower deck, use the dipstick to confirm the actual level (page Clip Director, hydrostatic transmission, blade brake clutch, Auto Choke System™...

  • Page 18: Fuel System Maintenance

    FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE When properly maintained, your Honda lawn mower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However, gasoline can quickly deteriorate, 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: Contact Honda

    The information and specifications included in this publication were in 06176-1415-C6 1-1/4 gallon ® NO-SPILL effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., gas cans Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change 06176-1405-C6 2-1/2 gallon...

  • Page 20: Warranty Coverage

    2. You must be the first retail purchaser. This warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners. American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time period.

  • Page 21: Emission System Warranty

    Control System Warranty, American Honda Motor Company Inc. and Honda Honda dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a warranted part, Canada Inc. will be referred to as Honda.

  • 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 1. Go to www.PowerEquipment.Honda.com to register your unit. 2. Click on Product Registration. 3. Complete the required information and click Submit. It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE NECESSARY Product Registration IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO.

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