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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

Your new Honda Power Equipment engine complies with the U.S. EPA, 

Environment Canada, and State of California (models certified for sale in 

California only) emission regulations. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 

provides the emission warranty coverage for engines in the United States and 

its territories. Honda Canada Inc. provides the emission warranty for engines 

in the 13 provinces and territories of Canada. In the remainder of this 

Emission Control System Warranty, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and 

Honda Canada Inc. will be referred to as Honda.

CALIFORNIA EXHAUST AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS 

CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

The California Air Resources Board and Honda are pleased to explain the 

exhaust and evaporative emissions (“emissions”) control system warranty on 

your 2021 and later Honda Power Equipment engine. In California, new 

equipment that use small off-road engines must be designed, built, and 

equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. Honda must 

warrant the emissions control system on your power equipment engine for 

the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect, 

or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine or equipment leading 

to the failure of the emissions control system.
Your emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor or 

fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel 

lines (for liquid fuel and fuel vapors), fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, 

clamps and other associated components. Also included may be hoses, belts, 

connectors, and other emission-related assemblies (see the adjacent column 

for additional covered parts).
Where a warrantable condition exists, Honda will repair your power 

equipment engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

The exhaust and evaporative emissions control system on your Honda power 

equipment engine is warranted for two years. If any emissions-related part on 

your Honda power equipment engine is defective, the part will be repaired or 

replaced by Honda.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITY:

• As the power equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the

performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual.

Honda recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on

your power equipment engine, but Honda cannot deny warranty coverage

solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance

of all scheduled maintenance.

As the power equipment engine owner, you should however be aware that 

Honda may deny you warranty coverage if your power equipment engine

or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or

unapproved modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your power equipment engine to a

Honda Power Equipment servicing dealer as soon as the problem exists.

The warranty repairs shall be completed in a reasonable amount of time,

not to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your emission warranty rights and 
responsibilities, you should contact the Honda office in your region.

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

Other States, U.S. territories, and Canada:

In other areas of the United States and in Canada, your engine must be 

designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S. EPA and Environment Canada 

emission standards for spark-ignited engines at or below 19 kilowatts.
Specific Honda products that do not meet the California emissions regulations 

can be identified by a “California: Not for sale or use” or “California: Only for 

use in Farming or Construction Equipment” decal.

All of the United States and Canada:

The exhaust and evaporative emissions control system on your Honda power 

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 Distributor’s Limited Warranty, whichever is longer. This warranty is 

transferable to each subsequent purchaser for the duration of the warranty 

period. 
If any emissions-related part on your Honda power equipment engine is 

defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Honda. All defective parts 

replaced under this warranty become the property of Honda. Only Honda 

approved replacement parts may be used in the performance of any warranty 

repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. A list of warranted 

parts is shown in the table below. All emission related parts are under warranty 

for the remainder of the warranty period. Normal maintenance items, such as 

spark plugs and filters, that are on the warranted parts list are warranted up to 

their required replacement interval only.
Honda will also replace other engine components damaged by a failure of any 

warranted part during the warranty period. Honda cannot deny coverage 

under the emission warranty solely for use of non-Honda replacement parts or 

service performed at a location other than an authorized Honda dealership; 

however, use of a part that is not functionally identical to the original equipment 

part in any respect that may in any way affect emissions (including durability) 

could result in denial of coverage. If such a non-Honda replacement part is 

used in the repair or maintenance of your engine, and an authorized Honda 

dealer determines it is defective or causes a failure of a warranted part, your 

claim for repair of your engine may be denied. If the part in question is not 

related to the reason your engine requires repair, your claim will not be denied.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:

You must, at your own expense, take your Honda Power Equipment engine 

or the product on which it is installed, along with your sales registration card 

or other proof of original purchase date, to any Honda Power Equipment 

dealer who is authorized by Honda to sell and service that Honda product 

during their normal business hours. Claims for repair or adjustment found to 

be caused solely by defects in material or workmanship will not be denied 

because the engine was not properly maintained and used.
If you are unable to obtain emission warranty service or are dissatisfied with 

the warranty service you received, contact the owner of the dealership 

involved. Normally this should resolve your problem. However, if you require 

further assistance, contact the Honda office in your region using the 

information shown in the adjacent column.

EXCLUSIONS:

Failures other than those resulting from defects in material or workmanship 

are not covered by this warranty. This warranty does not extend to emission 

control systems or parts that are affected or damaged by owner abuse, 

neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications.
This warranty does not cover replacement of expendable maintenance items 

made in connection with required maintenance service after the item’s first 

scheduled replacement as listed in the maintenance section of the product 

owner’s manual, such as: spark plugs and filters.

DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE AND LIMITATION 

OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda Canada Inc. disclaim any 

responsibility for incidental or consequential damages such as loss of time or 

the use of the power equipment, or any commercial loss due to the failure of 

the equipment; and any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this 

written warranty. This warranty is applicable only where the California, U.S. 

EPA, or Environment Canada emission control system warranty regulation is 

in effect.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY PARTS:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Power Equipment 

Customer Relations 

4900 Marconi Drive

Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847

Telephone: (888) 888-3139

Email: powerequipmentemissions

@ahm.honda.com

or

Honda Canada Inc.

Power Equipment Customer 

Relations 

180 Honda Blvd.

 Markham, ON, L6C 0H9

Telephone: (888) 946-6329

SYSTEMS COVERED

BY THIS WARRANTY:

PARTS

DESCRIPTION:

Fuel Metering

Carburetor assembly (includes starting enrichment 

system), Oxygen sensor, Throttle body, Engine 

temperature sensor, Engine control module, Fuel 

injector, Fuel regulator, Intake manifold

Evaporative

Fuel tank, Fuel cap, Fuel lines (for liquid and fuel 

vapors), Carbon canister, Canister mounting 

brackets, Fuel line fittings, Fuel strainer, Fuel 

valve, Fuel pump, Fuel hose joint, Canister purge 

port connector

Exhaust

Catalyst, Exhaust pipe, Muffler (with catalyst), 

Exhaust manifold

Air Induction

Air cleaner case, Air cleaner element*

Ignition

Flywheel comp., Flywheel magneto, Ignition pulse 

generator, Crankshaft position sensor, Power coil, 

Ignition coil assembly, Ignition control module, 

Spark plug cap, Spark plug*

Crankcase Emission 

Control

Crankcase breather tube, Breather valve 

assembly, Oil filler cap

Miscellaneous Parts

Tubing, fittings, seals, gaskets, and clamps 

associated with these listed systems.

* Covered up to the first required replacement only. See the Maintenance

Schedule on 

page

 

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PWL50975-V

Summary of Contents for HRX217HZAA

Page 1: ... Clip Director 5 Control Cable Adjustments 15 Specifications 20 Rear Shield 5 Charging the Battery 16 AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS 21 Grass Bag 6 Optional Battery Charger 16 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 22 Cutting Height Adjustment 6 Replacing the Battery 16 Parts Accessories and Service Items 22 Check the Oil Level 6 TRANSPORTING 16 Dealer Locator Information 22 Add Fuel 7 STORAGE 17 How to Contact Hon...

Page 2: ...ad judgments can result in serious injuries Your child must be big enough strong enough and have the coordination necessary to comfortably reach and operate the controls Anyone who takes unnecessary risks and doesn t obey rules should not operate this lawn mower Safety Label Locations These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury Read them carefully If a label comes off ...

Page 3: ... highest position 3 Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees into the lock position making sure both sides are positioned at the same height 4 Remove all the cardboard from around the handlebar SHIFT LEVER P 9 orange REAR DISCHARGE GUARD P 5 FUEL TANK CAP P 7 MUFFLER P 14 STARTER MOTOR HANDLEBAR ADJUST KNOB 2 P 3 RECOIL STARTER GRIP P 9 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER 4 P 6 GRASS BAG P 6 AIR FIL...

Page 4: ...stand this manual Know what the controls do and how to operate them Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you begin using it Know how to quickly shut off the lawn mower in case of an emergency Check Your Mower 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 cond...

Page 5: ... of the lawn As the knob is moved towards the MULCH position more grass will be recycled back into the lawn Adjust the Clip Director knob until the desired result is achieved Rear Discharge To discharge clippings to the rear remove the grass bag and position the Clip Director knob in the BAG range Maximum rear discharge will occur when the Clip Director knob is all the way to the left BAG position...

Page 6: ...djusting the cutting height To adjust cutting height pull each adjustment lever toward the wheel and move it into another notch Move all four adjustment levers to the same position forward for tall grass and rearward for short grass If you are not sure what cutting height to select start with a high setting and check the appearance of the lawn after mowing a small area Then readjust the cutting he...

Page 7: ...s Most injuries and property damage with walk behind mowers can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the mower The most common hazards are discussed below along with the best way to protect yourself and others Avoid Rotating Blades Rotating blades can cause serious cuts and even amputate fingers hands toes or feet Keep away from the mower deck whenever the engine is ru...

Page 8: ...Lever For best cut quality always mow with the throttle lever in the FAST position When the blades rotate at the preset fast speed they create a strong fan action that lifts and cuts grass more efficiently Do not try to increase the preset engine speed the blades could fracture and come apart Blade Control Lever To start blade rotation hold down the yellow button on top of the blade control lever ...

Page 9: ...l not be used for 3 to 4 weeks we recommend running the engine s carburetor out of fuel You can do this by leaving the fuel valve OFF restarting the engine and running it until it stops See AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS on page 21 if you don t plan to use your mower for a month or more 5 Clean your mower after each mowing refer to Cleaning on page 17 Mowing Tips When to Mow Most grasses should be...

Page 10: ...asks that are more difficult or require special tools are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a Honda technician or other qualified mechanic The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating conditions If you operate your mower under severe conditions such as sustained high load high temperature or unusually wet or dusty conditions consult your servicing dealer for recom...

Page 11: ... use or first month First 25 hours of use 50 hours of use or every 6 months 100 hours of use or every year 150 hours of use or every two years See page Rear shield Check O 5 Blades Inspect O 12 Blade mounting bolts Inspect O Engine oil Check O 6 Change O O 2 O O 13 Air filter Check O Clean O 1 O 1 O 1 Replace O Grass bag Check O 6 Blade control operation Check O O 8 Spark plug Check O 14 Replace O...

Page 12: ... wrench Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning when removing the bolts Remove the blades 5 Clean dirt and grass from around the blade mounting area 6 Install the sharpened or replacement blades using the two blade bolts and special washers as shown below Be sure to install the washers in the direction shown Always install both blades as a set The blade bolts and washers are speciall...

Page 13: ...l in accordance with the Maintenance Schedule page 11 Recommended oil for general use SAE 10W 30 Other viscosities shown in the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area is within the recommended range The SAE oil viscosity and service category are in the API label on the oil container Honda recommends API service category SJ or later oil Air Filter Clean the air filter after the...

Page 14: ...nstalling the old spark plug tighten 1 8 to 1 4 turn after the spark plug seats If installing a new spark plug tighten 1 2 turn after the spark plug seats Spark plug torque 14 ft lb 20 N m NOTICE A loose spark plug can overheat and damage the engine Overtightening the spark plug can damage the threads in the cylinder head 7 Install the spark plug cap on the spark plug Spark Arrester optional part ...

Page 15: ...ine stopped position the control cable bands the distances shown from the handlebar pivot pin as shown Pull the shift lever all the way back to the neutral position 2 Start the engine and move the throttle lever to the FAST position 3 Engage the drive clutch lever and confirm the following a Mower does not self propel b Mower begins to self propel or creeps very slowly forward when the shift lever...

Page 16: ...unting screws 2 Carefully remove the battery from the box and then pull the connector away from the terminals 3 Carefully position the battery in the case without pinching the wires The wires must be routed above the top side of the battery exactly as shown Replacing a Fuse The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 30 Amp and 3 Amp fuse If the 30 Amp fuse burns out the electric s...

Page 17: ...op several times to expel any residual water from the mechanism Stop the engine and allow it to cool After the lawn mower is clean and dry touch up any damaged paint and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil Oil Change the engine oil page 13 if planned storage is 3 months or longer or when storing in a high humidity environment Add oil in the engine cylinder to prevent corrosion ...

Page 18: ...ck is clogged Clean out the mower deck page 17 Air filter is clogged Clean or replace the air filter page 13 Bad fuel mower stored without treating gasoline or refueled with bad gasoline Refuel with fresh gasoline page 7 Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair Possible Cause Correction Grass ...

Page 19: ...echnologies to reduce evaporative emissions U S and California Clean Air Acts U S EPA and California regulations require all manufacturers to furnish written instructions describing the operation and maintenance of emissions control systems The following instructions and procedures must be followed in order to keep the emissions from your Honda engine within the emissions standards Tampering and A...

Page 20: ...c 1000 hours 225 cc and greater HRX217K6HZAA Honda rotary mower 21 inch mower deck self charging electric start Clip Director hydrostatic transmission blade brake clutch Auto Choke System Length 65 5 in 1 665 mm Width 23 1 in 588 mm Overall height 44 1 in 1 122 mm Dry mass 105 6 lb 47 9 kg Cutting width 20 9 in 530 mm Cutting heights 7 3 4 4 in 19 101 mm 1 1 4 inch 32 mm cutting height and handle ...

Page 21: ...t before each use A properly maintained air filter will help prevent dirt from entering the carburetor The small passages inside the carburetor can become blocked 3 to 4 Weeks Before Next Use Reason Keep your lawn mower s fuel tank full of fresh fuel when not in use Turn the fuel valve OFF If the fuel tank is only partially filled air in the tank will promote fuel deterioration Turn the fuel valve...

Page 22: ...erican 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 No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission Shop Manual This manual covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures It is intended to be used by a skilled technician Available for purchase by...

Page 23: ...cial loss or any other incidental or consequential damage Any implied warranties are limited to the duration of this written limited warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific le...

Page 24: ...warranty repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner A list of warranted parts is shown in the table below All emission related parts are under warranty for the remainder of the warranty period Normal maintenance items such as spark plugs and filters that are on the warranted parts list are warranted up to their required replacement interval only Honda will also replace other engine c...

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Page 27: ...ect one Complete and mail the postage paid card shown below Complete and submit the on line form at powerequipment honda com Scan the QR code below and then complete and submit the on line form Print your 7 digit serial number here commercial rental users check one private homeowner use for hire use Owner s Last Name Company Name Address City Purchased Via First Name Telephone State ZIP Code Appli...

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