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Blade Inspection

1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (

page 3

2. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (

page 14

3. Tilt the mower to the right side so that the fuel cap side is up. This

will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor

flooding.

4. Inspect the blades for damage, cracks, and excessive rust or

corrosion.

A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is excessively worn,

bent, cracked, heavily rusted, or otherwise damaged must be

replaced.

If a blade is bent, take the lawn mower to an authorized Honda

servicing dealer for inspection.

Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection

Inspect the blade bolts for any signs of damage

or looseness. If they are damaged, they must

be replaced.
If they appear loose, a torque wrench must be

used to accurately tighten the blade bolts to the

required torque. If you do not have a torque

wrench, take your lawn mower to an authorized

dealer to have the bolts replaced or tightened.
Use only Honda Genuine blade bolts and

special washers, since they are specifically

designed for this purpose. Replacement part

numbers are on

page 21

Blade Replacement

1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (

page 3

2. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (

page 14

3. Tilt the mower to the right side so that the fuel cap side is up. This

will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor

flooding.

4. Remove the two blade bolts with a 14 mm (6 point) socket 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 specially designed for this

application. When replacing bolts and washers, use only Honda

Genuine replacement parts.

7. Tighten the blade bolts with a torque wrench to the specified

torque. Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning

when tightening the bolts, as shown on

page 13

Blade bolt torque:

36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N·m)

If you do not have a torque wrench, have an authorized Honda

servicing dealer tighten the blade bolts.



WARNING

A worn, cracked, or damaged blade can break, and
pieces of the damaged blade can become dangerous
projectiles.

Blades thrown from the mower could seriously hurt or
kill someone.

Inspect the blades regularly, and do not operate the
mower with worn or damaged blades.

BLADE BOLTS

BLADES

NORMAL

WORN

BENT

CRACKED

NORMAL

TRAILING EDGE

EXCESSIVELY

WORN TRAILING

EDGE

Inspect washers and

bolt heads for

looseness and

damage.



WARNING

Operating the mower with only one blade will result in
an improperly seated blade that can become
dangerous projectiles.

Blades thrown from the mower could seriously hurt or

kill someone.

Always install both blades as a set.

UPPER BLADE

LOWER
BLADE

BLADE
BOLT (2)

SPECIAL WASHER (2)

BLADE BOLT [2]

AND WASHER [2]

SPECIAL WASHER
DIRECTION

UPPER BLADE

LOWER BLADE

Summary of Contents for HRX217VLAA

Page 1: ...k Your Mowing Area 4 Charging the Battery 15 AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS 20 Clip Director 5 Optional Battery Charger 15 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 21 Rear Shield 5 Replacing the Battery 15 Parts Accessories and Service Items 21 Grass Bag 6 TRANSPORTING 16 Dealer Locator Information 21 Cutting Height Adjustment 6 STORAGE 16 How to Contact Honda 21 Check the Oil Level 6 Fuel 16 Honda Publications 21 Ad...

Page 2: ...bad 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: ...adjust knobs in the lowest holes raises the handlebar to its 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 BLADE CONTROL LEVER P 8 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 ...

Page 4: ...derstand 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 c...

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: ...aged by accidental impact collision Operating the Controls Blade Control Lever The blade control lever must be pulled back against the handlebar to start and run the engine The blades start to rotate when the lever is pulled back against the handlebar and the recoil starter grip is pulled Continue to hold the lever fully against the handlebar This will keep the engine and blades rotating smoothly ...

Page 9: ...ce about specific types of grasses and growing conditions in your area Most grass has stems and leaves If you cut off the leaves you ll scalp the lawn Let the grass recover between mowings Your mower will work better and your lawn will look better Cutting grass that is too tall or mowing the lawn too quickly can clog the mower deck with grass and may cause the engine to stall If your grass gets to...

Page 10: ... your 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 devices and systems may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual using parts that are certified to EPA standards Maintenance Safety ...

Page 11: ...each use 5 hours of 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 12 Engine oil Check O 6 Change O O 2 O O 13 Air filter Check O 13 Clean O 1 O 1 O 1 Replace O Grass bag Check O 6 Blade control operation Check O O 14 Spark...

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: ... 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: ...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 The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed Your lawn mower eng...

Page 15: ...port connector that is closest to the battery 3 Insert the connector on the Honda battery charger into the other end of the adapter harness 4 Plug the charger into a standard 120 volt AC power outlet and let the battery charge The charger may become slightly warm during charging this is normal The float charger can be left connected continuously when the lawn mower is not in use After charging the...

Page 16: ...ICE Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can force water into the air filter Water in the air cleaner will soak the paper element and can enter the carburetor or engine cylinder causing damage Water contacting a hot engine can cause damage If the engine has been running allow it to cool before washing Grass Bag Remove the bag from the mower and wash it with a garden hose or pressure w...

Page 17: ...tc Take the mower to an authorized Honda servicing dealer for repair UNLOCKED Possible Cause Correction Grass is too tall Raise the cutting height Cut a narrower swath Use a slower ground speed Cut more frequently Grass is too wet Allow the grass to dry Mower deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck page 16 Air filter is clogged Clean or replace the air filter page 13 Bad fuel mower stored without...

Page 18: ...Acts and Environment and Climate Change Canada ECCC U S EPA California and Canadian 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 Altering NOTICE Ta...

Page 19: ...hours 225 cc and greater HRX217K6VLAA HRX217K6VLPA Honda rotary mower 21 inch mower deck Clip Director Select Drive variable speed transmission Auto Choke System self charging electric start Length 63 4 in 1 610 mm Width 23 1 in 588 mm Overall height 42 2 in 1 073 mm Dry mass 95 0 lb 43 1 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 handl...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...g American 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 purchas...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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: ...d to any other company or organization Failure to register your lawn mower does not diminish your warranty rights Please complete and mail the postage paid card scan the QR code or register online at powerequipment honda com reg as shown on the next page Print your 7 digit serial number here example Scan this QR code to register your lawn mower commercial rental users check one private homeowner u...

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