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Maintenance

As the power equipment engine owner, you are responsible for 

completing all 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 

that all scheduled maintenance has been completed.
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 

high-temperature operation, or use in dusty conditions, will require 

more frequent service. 

Air Index

(Models certified for sale in California) 

An Air Index Information label is applied to engines certified to an 
emission  durability time period in accordance with the requirements of 
the California Air  Resources Board. 

The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer, the ability to

compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower

the Air Index, the less pollution.
The durability description is intended to provide you with information 

relating to the engine’s emission durability period. The descriptive 

term indicates the useful life period for the engine’s emission control 

system. See your 

EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY

 (

page 22

) for 

additional information.

Specifications

Mower Features

Dimensions and Weights

Engine Design and Performance

Transmission Design and Performance

Maintenance

Descriptive Term

Applicable to Emissions

Durability Period

Moderate

50 hours (0 ~ 80 cc)

125 hours (greater than 80 cc)

Intermediate

125 hours (0 ~ 80 cc)

250 hours (greater than 80 cc)

Extended

300 hours (0 ~ 80 cc)

500 hours (greater than 80 cc)

1000 hours (225 cc and greater)

HRX217K6VYAA

HRX217K6VYPA

Honda rotary mower, 21-inch mower 

deck, Clip Director, Select Drive variable 

speed transmission, Roto-Stop blade 

brake clutch, Auto Choke System

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 handle in highest position

** Includes the grass bag

Model

GCV200

Type

4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled

Displacement

12.3 cu in (201 cc)

Bore and stroke

2.60 x 2.32 in (66.0 x 59.0 mm)

Compression ratio

8.0:1

Ignition system

Transistorized magneto

Transmission type

Variable speed

Ground speed

0 ~ 4.0 mph 

(0 ~ 1.78 m/s)

Fuel

Unleaded gasoline with a pump 

octane rating of 86 or higher containing 

no more than 10% ethanol by volume

Capacity: 0.24 US gal (0.91 L)

See “AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED 

PROBLEMS” on 

page 19

page 7

Blade Bolt 

Torque

36 ~ 43 ft-lb (49 ~ 59 N•m)

page 12

Engine Oil

SAE 10W-30, API SJ or later

Capacity: 13.5 oz (0.40 L)

Refill amount: 12.0 ~ 13.5 oz

 (0.35 ~ 0.40 L)*

page 13

Spark Plug 

Type: NGK - BPR5ES

Gap: 0.028 ~ 0.031 in (0.7 ~ 0.8 mm)

page 14

Select Drive 

Cable

Adjust for proper operation.

page 15

Idle speed 

(lever at 

SLOW)

1,700 +/- 150 rpm

Shop 

manual

Maximum 

Governed 

Speed

2,950 ~ 3,100 **

Shop 

manual

Valve 

clearance 

(cold)

Intake: 0.10 ± 0.02 mm

Exhaust: 0.10 ± 0.02 mm

Shop 

manual

* Actual amount will vary due to residual oil in the engine. Always 

use the dipstick to confirm the actual level (

page 6

).

** Do not try to increase the engine speed above the maximum 

governed speed; the blades could fracture and come apart.

Summary of Contents for HRX217VYAA

Page 1: ...le Adjustment 15 Specifications 18 Check Your Mowing Area 4 TRANSPORTING 15 AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS 19 Clip Director 5 STORAGE 15 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 20 Rear Shield 5 Fuel 15 Parts Accessories and Service Items 20 Grass Bag 6 Cleaning 15 Dealer Locator Information 20 Cutting Height Adjustment 6 Oil 15 How to Contact Honda 20 Check the Oil Level 6 Storage Location 15 Honda Publications 20 A...

Page 2: ...Message to Parents The safety of your children is very important to Honda Lawn mowers are tools not toys As with any equipment 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 La...

Page 3: ...just 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 OIL FILLER CAP P 13 HANDLEBAR ADJUST KNOB 2 P 3 RECOIL STARTER GRI...

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: ...us trouble The DISTRIBUTOR S LIMITED WARRANTY page 21 does not cover parts damaged by accidental impact collision Operating the Controls Throttle 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 FAST engine sp...

Page 9: ...eaves 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 too tall cut it once at the highest cutting height setting using a slow ground speed then mow again in 2 or 3 days Don t take...

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: ...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 8 Spark plug Check ...

Page 12: ...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 ...

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: ...installing 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: ...side of the mower deck stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Rest the mower on its right side so the fuel cap side is up This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor flooding Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blades Be careful to avoid getting water into controls and cables Engine Allow the engine to cool and then wash the engine b...

Page 16: ... carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc 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 15 Air filter is clogged Clean or r...

Page 17: ...s of carbon monoxide oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons Additionally Honda fuel systems utilize components and control technologies to reduce evaporative emissions U S and California Clean Air 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 emission...

Page 18: ...te 50 hours 0 80 cc 125 hours greater than 80 cc Intermediate 125 hours 0 80 cc 250 hours greater than 80 cc Extended 300 hours 0 80 cc 500 hours greater than 80 cc 1000 hours 225 cc and greater HRX217K6VYAA HRX217K6VYPA Honda rotary mower 21 inch mower deck Clip Director Select Drive variable speed transmission Roto Stop blade brake clutch Auto Choke System Length 63 4 in 1 610 mm Width 23 1 in 5...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...n mower The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing 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 c...

Page 21: ...is 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 legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Honda Parts Accessories and Apparel T...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ... 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 us...

Page 24: ... American Honda Motor Co Inc 4900 Marconi Dr Alpharetta GA 30005 9956 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Product Registration BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL ALPHARETTA GA PERMIT NO 117 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE 2 Enter your serial number and then click Submit Register Your Product Online HPE 2022 01 PRINTED IN U S A EM5 K6 ...

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