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Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Rotary Mower HRB217HXA HONDA See page54 for instructions on setting up your Lawn Mower Harmony 0 1997 2000 2002 AmericanHondaMotor Co Inc All RightsReserved...

Page 2: ...a permanentpart of the lawn mower and should remain with the lawn mowerif resold The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the timeof approval for printing Amer...

Page 3: ...er otherproperty or the environment We suggest you read the Distributor s Limited Warranty page 66 and Emission ControlSystem Warranty page 67 to fully understand coverage and your responsibilities of...

Page 4: ...your own good judgment You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including SafetyLabels on the lawn mower Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert A symbol and one of three si...

Page 5: ...F MAINTENANCE 27 MAINTENANCE SAFETY 28 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 29 BLADES 30 GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT 33 ENGINE MAINTENANCE 34 CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENTS 40 THROTTLE CABLE INSPECTION 42 FUEL SYST...

Page 6: ...ea and remove all sticks stones pieces of wire and other loose objects Never operate the blades over gravel Keep Shields in Place Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by throw...

Page 7: ...erstand the use of all mower controls Never permit anyone to operate the mower without proper instruction Do not let children operate the mower If people or pets suddenly appear in front of the mower...

Page 8: ...SAGE THIS BAG MATERIAL IS SUBJECT TO DETERIORATION AND WEAR AND SHOULDBE CHECKED FREQUENTLY FOR BAG REPLACEMENT THISBAG CONFORMS TO A N S I STANDARD871 1 ANY REPLACEMENT MUST MEET THIS STANDARD I IIns...

Page 9: ...CONTROLS FEATURES COMPONENT CONTROL LOCATIONS 7...

Page 10: ...l tank to the carburetor Throttle Lever The throttle lever controls engine speedand opens choke THROTTLE i LEVER Ih I CHOKE FAST SLOW 6 STOP 8 and closes the Closes the choke use when starting a cold...

Page 11: ...sengages the transmission Speed is selected by the shift lever The drive clutch lever is used to adjust the ground speed by varying the position of the lever Fully released the transmission is disenga...

Page 12: ...wly or not at all Use a slow speed for mowing thick grass or maneuvering in small areas For maximum self propelled speed in large open areas and for transport FAST Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Eac...

Page 13: ...DY TO GO For your safety and to maximize the service life of your lawn mower it is very important to take a few moments before you operate the lawn mower to check its condition Be sureto take care of...

Page 14: ...ck that the blade bolts are tight page 32 CHECK YOUR WORK AREA For your safety and the safety of others always inspect the area before operating the lawn mower Objects Anything which can be picked up...

Page 15: ...s engage other holes on the handlebar mounting brackets 4 Tighten the handlebar locking knobs securely HIGH HANDLEBAR LOCKING KNOB Mulching Plug The mulching plug contours the mower deck for efficient...

Page 16: ...The grass bag wears during normal use and will eventually require replacement Grass bag replacement is explained on page33 Installation I Raise the dischargeguard Remove the mulchingplug if it is inst...

Page 17: ...position higher than therear levers ADJUSTMENT LEVERS To adjust cutting height pull each ADJUSTMENT LEVER adjustment lever toward the wheel and moveit into another notch If you are not sure whatcutti...

Page 18: ...ing or operating the engine in an enclosed area such as a garage Your mower s exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas which can collect rapidly in an enclosed areaand cause illness or death STA...

Page 19: ...ly Return thestarter grip gently 4 If the CHOKE position was used during starting move the throttle lever away from the CHOKE position as soon as the engine warmsup enough to run smoothly without use...

Page 20: ...blade rotation press the button on top of theblade control lever then push the lever forward quickly and hold it against the handlebar Release the blade control lever to stop the blades Operate the bl...

Page 21: ...ge self propelled speed continueto fully hold the blade control lever against the handlebar Thiswill help to extend the service life of the bladecontrol mechanism Use the shift lever page 20 to change...

Page 22: ...ood mowing performance Otherwise cut quality suffers SHIFT LEVER SLOW The position of theshift lever determines the maximum ground speed when the drive clutch lever is fully engaged For maximum mowing...

Page 23: ...PERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE 1 Releasethe drive clutch and BLADE CONTROL LEVER blade control levers 2 Move the throttle lever to STOP _ 3 When the mower is not in use turn the fuel valve to the OFF 21...

Page 24: ...dlebar to control the mower The blade is sharp and spins at high speed A spinning blade can cut you severely and can amputate fingers and toes Wear protective footwear Keep your hands and feet away fr...

Page 25: ...engine immediately disconnect the spark plug cap and check for damage page 30 Striking objects may damage the blades bend the crankshaft and or break the mower deck or other components Vibration usual...

Page 26: ...area If you look closely you ll see that most grass has stems and leaves If youcut off the leaves you ll scalp the lawn Let the grass recover between mowings Your mower will work better and your lawn...

Page 27: ...er deck and collect in clumps on the lawn Always wait for wet grass to dry before mowing Fallen Leaves Your mower can be used to pick up fallen leaves for disposal If using the mower to bag large amou...

Page 28: ...ns where you can use counterclockwise mowingpatterns Bagging Use a clockwise mowing pattern This will give the best bagging performance leaving the least amount of clippings on the lawn Side Discharge...

Page 29: ...imple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools Other service tasks that are more difficult or require special tools are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technic...

Page 30: ...oning from engine exhaust Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so...

Page 31: ...rk arrester optional equipment Clean Inspect I I I Valve clearance Check Adjust I Throttle cable Adjust I I I Idle speed Check Adjust I I I Blade control Check operation Adjust cable 0 Drive clutch Ad...

Page 32: ...erous projectiles Thrown objects can cause serious injury Inspect the blade regularly and do not operate the mower with a worn or damaged blade A dull blade can be sharpened but a blade that is worn o...

Page 33: ...ff at an authorized Honda servicing dealer BLADE REPLACEMENT Use genuine Honda replacement blades or their equivalent page 65 Blade Removal 1 2 Turn the fuel valve OFF Disconnect the spark plug cap th...

Page 34: ...only genuine Honda replacement parts Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when tightening the bolts Blade bolt torque 36 43 ft lb 5 0 6 0...

Page 35: ...bag will clog quickly Grass Bag Replacement Replace a worn or damaged bag with a Honda replacement bag or its equivalent page 65 Bag Removal BAG 1 Unclip the plastic edges of the bag from the frame 2...

Page 36: ...h a low UPPER LIMIT oil level can e LOWER LIMIT damage 4 Screw in the filler cap dipstick securely Engine Oil Recommendations Oil is a majorfactor affecting performance and servicelife Use 4 stroke au...

Page 37: ...through the filler neck Allow the oil to drain completely Please dispose of used motor oil and the containers in a manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you take it ina sealed cont...

Page 38: ...e Distributor s Limited Warranty page 66 AIR I 2 3 4 5 6 COVER TABS Press down on the cover tabs and remove thecover Remove the filter from theair cleaner housing Inspect the filter and replaceit if d...

Page 39: ...pq Incorrect spark plugs can cause engine damage For good performance the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits I 2 3 Disconnectthe spark plug cap and remove any dirt from around th...

Page 40: ...r the spark plug seats tighten with a 13 16 in 21 mm spark plug wrench to compress the washer If reinstalling the old spark plug tighten 1 8 to 1 4turn after the spark plugseats If installing a new sp...

Page 41: ...ester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed 1 Allow the engine to cool and disconnect the spark plug cap to prevent accidental starting 2 Remove the three flange bolts an...

Page 42: ...and move the adjuster up or down asrequired 3 Tighten the lock nuts and recheckfree play 4 Start the engine outdoors Move thethrottle to FAST Operate the blade control lever The blades should engage...

Page 43: ...Mower begins to self propel or creeps very slowly forward when the shift lever is moved one notch forward CONTROL If the mower does not operate as outlined above go to step 5 If the mower does operate...

Page 44: ...carburetor 1 Move the throttle lever to the FAST position 2 Remove the air cleaner cover page 36 3 Use a feeler gauge and CONTROL CHOKE ARM measurethe clearance between the control choke armand the c...

Page 45: ...ned or seriously injured when handling fuel Stop the engine and keep heat sparks and Handle fuel only outdoors Wipe up spills immediately flame away Never refuel the engine inside a building where gas...

Page 46: ...t or water in the fuel tank Occasionally you may hear light spark knock or pinging metallic rapping noise while operating under heavy loads This is no cause for concern If spark knock or pinging occur...

Page 47: ...mage Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage If the engine has beenrunning allow it to cool for at least half an hour before washing Mower Deck If using a garden hose or pressure washing equipm...

Page 48: ...ture to evaporate any water remaining on the engine Stop the engine and allow it to cool After the lawn mower is clean and dry touch up any damaged paint touch up paint part numbers are on page65 and...

Page 49: ...when you filled the fuel tank The Distributor s Limited Warranty page 66 does not cover fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from neglected storage preparation You can extend fu...

Page 50: ...be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel Stop engine and keep heat sparks and Handle fuel only outdoors Wipe up spills immediately flame away If you only need to drain the carburetor skip to...

Page 51: ...can not enter the engine SPARK PLUG HOLE cylinder Handlebar Folding The handlebar can be folded for storage or transport by loosening the handlebar locking knobs 1 2 Remove the grass bag You can place...

Page 52: ...el surface Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage The handlebar can be folded for compact storage page 49 With the engine and exhaust system cool cover the mower to keep out dust A hot engine and exhau...

Page 53: ...of fuel leakage OFF 2 If installed remove the grass bag LOADING AND UNLOADING If a suitable loading ramp is not available two people should lift the mower on and off the transport vehicle while holdin...

Page 54: ...epair faulty components as necessary 4 Take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer or refer to shop manual Loss of Power Possible Cause Correction 1 Check throttle position Throttle not set...

Page 55: ...g 5 Check mower deck and blades Possible Cause Engine speed is too slow to cut well Mower is moving too fast for lawn conditions Adjustment levers set at different positions Grass bag overfilled or cl...

Page 56: ...r enough to raise the handlebarinto the mowingposition Select a desired handlebar height adjustment position and tighten the knobs securely Grass Bag Assembly Slide the grass bag frame into the grass...

Page 57: ...limit marks on the dipstick as shown when checking oil level Do no overfill engine oil If the engine is overfilled the excess oil may gettransferred to the air cleaner housing and air filter FILLER C...

Page 58: ...e two serial numbers one for the mower frame and one for th e engine Record the frame and engine serial numbers in thespace below You will need these serial numbers when ordering parts and when making...

Page 59: ...dealer perform this carburetor modification This engine when operated at high altitude with the carburetor modifications for high altitude use will meet each emission standard throughout its useful li...

Page 60: ...OL ethyl or grain alcohol 10 by volume You may use gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol by volume Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name Gasohol MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15...

Page 61: ...on and maintenance of emission control systems The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the Honda engine emissions within the emission standards Tampering and Alteri...

Page 62: ...placement parts that are not of the original design and quality may impair the effectiveness of your emission control system A manufacturer of an aftermarket part assumes the responsibility the part w...

Page 63: ...d to provide you with information relating the engine s emission durability period The descriptive term indicates the useful life period for the engine s emission control system See your Emission Cont...

Page 64: ...mm Dry Weight 3 4 in 19 1 in 25 mm 1 1 2 in 38 mm Approximate Cutting 21 in 530 mm Cutting Width 88 2 Ib 40 0 kg Height adjustable 2 in 51 mm 2 112 in 64 mm 3in 77 mm Fuel Tank Capacity 0 29 US gal 1...

Page 65: ...rating of 86 or higher SAE 1OW 30 API SH or SJ Regular NGK BP6ES DENSOW20EP U Resistor NGK BPRGES DENSOW20EPR U 2 950 3 100 rpm Adjust for 3 8 9116 in 10 15 free playat blade control lever Adjust for...

Page 66: ...ublications These publications will give you additional information for maintaining and repairing your lawn mower You may order them from an authorized Honda servicing dealer Shop Manual This manual c...

Page 67: ...VG3 BOO Rear wheelltire 4471 0 VE1 EO0 Front wheelltire Fabric bag only no frame 8132 Optional Equipment Item I Part Number Deck guards VE2 000 Leaf shredder I8151 0 VE2 000 I 18350 ZL8 000 Spark arre...

Page 68: ...Virgin Islands who is authorized to service that product during the dealer s normal business hours If you are unable to obtain warranty service or are dissatisfied with the warranty service you recei...

Page 69: ...uel injection system the ignition system and catalytic converter Also included may be hoses connectors and other emission related assemblies Manufacturer s Warranty Coverage The 1995 and later power e...

Page 70: ...f replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts may impair the effectiveness of your engine emission control system If such a replacement part is used in the repair or maintenance of your eng...

Page 71: ...TY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUCH AS LOSS OF TIME ORTHE USE OF THE POWER EQUIPMENT OR ANY COMMERCIAL LOSS DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE EQUIPMENT AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO TH...

Page 72: ...you aredissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership s management contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer Relations Office You canwrite American Honda MotorCo Inc Power Equipment Division C...

Page 73: ...utting Width 24 D Dealer Find a Dealer 64 Dimensions 62 Drive Clutch Lever Cable Adjustment 41 Operation 19 E Emission Control System 59 Engine starting 16 Ethanol See Fuel OxygenatedFuels F Filter Se...

Page 74: ...uneup 63 Speed Ground Speeds 63 Starting the Engine 16 Stopping the Engine 21 Storage Placing in Storage 50 Preparation 45 Removing from Storage 50 Shift Lever Side Discharge Chute Spark Arrester Spar...

Page 75: ...equent Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher page 44 0 29 US gal I I SAE IOW 30 API SH or SJ page 34 0 58 US qt 0 55 Regular NGK BPGES DENSQ W20EP U Resistor NGK BPRGES DENSQ W20...

Page 76: ...31VE1000 00x31 VE1 0000 Thepower of dreams Recycled Paper Printed on M POM53497 m20000 2002 11 PRINTED IN U S A...

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