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CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Parts, Accessories, and Service Items

Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of

these (or other) Honda Genuine items for your lawn mower.

Replacement Parts

Accessories

Service Items

Dealer Locator Information

To find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer anywhere in the United 
States, visit 

powerequipment.honda.com

 and click on Find a Dealer.

How to Contact Honda

Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained 
professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may 
have. If you encounter a problem that your dealer does not solve to 
your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management. 
The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all 
problems are solved in this way. 

If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's 

management, contact the Honda Power Equipment Customer 

Relations Office. You can write:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Power Equipment Division

Customer Relations Office

4900 Marconi Drive

Alpharetta, GA   30005-8847

Or telephone: (770) 497-6400     M-F, 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. ET
When you write or call, please give us this information.
 • Model and serial numbers (

page 18

)

 • Name of the dealer who sold the lawn mower to you

 • Name and address of the dealer who services your lawn mower

 • Date of purchase

 • Your name, address, and telephone number

 • A detailed description of the problem

Honda Publications

These publications will give you information for maintaining and 

repairing your lawn mower.

Owner’s Manual

Keep this owner’s manual handy so you can refer to it at any time. 
Consider this owner’s manual a permanent part of the lawn mower; 
please give it to the new owner if you resell the lawn 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 covers complete maintenance and overhaul procedures. 

It is intended to be used by a skilled technician. Available for purchase 

by visiting 

publications.powerequipment.honda.com

.

Parts Catalog

This manual provides complete, illustrated parts lists for your mower. 

Visit 

powerequipment.honda.com 

and then click on 

Support

 

for free 

online access to parts catalog. It is also available for purchase in 

paper form by visiting 

publications.powerequipment.honda.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Honda Power Equipment web site provides 

additional information for users of Honda power 

equipment. Visit 

powerequipment.honda.com

 and 

click on FAQs or scan the QR code shown.

Item

Part Number

Notes

Spark plug

98079-55846

NGK (brand) BPR5ES 

Air filter

17211-Z8B-901

Paper

Lower blade

72511-VH7-000

Always use an upper 

and lower blade as a 

set.

Upper blade

72531-VH7-000

Blade bolt

90105-960-710

2 required, 10 x 20 mm

Spring washer

90502-VG3-000

Grass bag

81320-VH7-D00

Fabric bag only, no 

frame

Wheel/tire

42710-VH7-010ZA

Rear

44710-VH7-010ZA

Front

Item

Part Number

Notes

Muffler with 

spark arrester

18300-Z9L-800

Spark arrester 

equipped muffler with 

ID mark

Mower deck 

guard kit

06761-VH7-000AH

Two stainless steel 

side guards

Lawn mower 

cover

08P59-VE2-000AH

Custom fitted, 

waterproof, and 

breathable

Item

Part Number

Notes

SAE 10W-30 

engine oil 

08207-10W30

1 quart

NO-SPILL gas 

cans

See your local dealer

1-1/4 gallon

See your local dealer

2-1/2 gallon

Fuel stabilizer

08732-0800

8 ounces

For short and 

long term storage

® NO-SPILL is a registered trademark of NoSpill LLC.

Содержание HRX217HYA

Страница 1: ...rester optional part 14 Air Index 19 Clip Director 5 Control Cable Adjustments 15 Specifications 19 Rear Shield 5 TRANSPORTING 16 AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS 20 Grass Bag 6 STORAGE 16 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 21 Cutting Height Adjustment 6 Fuel 16 Parts Accessories and Service Items 21 Check the Oil Level 6 Cleaning 16 Dealer Locator Information 21 Add Fuel 7 Oil 16 How to Contact Honda 21 OPERATIO...

Страница 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...

Страница 3: ...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 SHIFT LEVER P 9 orange 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 GRIP P 9 CUTTING HEIGH...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 9: ...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 off more than one third of the total grass height in any one mowing or brown patc...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 11: ... 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 O 14 Replace...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 17: ...the throttle lever to the FAST position page 8 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 treating gasoline or refueled with bad gasoline Refuel w...

Страница 18: ...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...

Страница 19: ...ater than 80 cc 1000 hours 225 cc and greater HRX217K6HYAA Honda rotary mower 21 inch mower deck Clip Director hydrostatic transmission blade brake clutch Auto Choke System Length 65 6 in 1 665 mm Width 23 1 in 588 mm Overall height 44 2 in 1 122 mm Dry mass 97 47 lb 44 2 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 posi...

Страница 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...

Страница 21: ...ications 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 covers complete maintenance and ove...

Страница 22: ...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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 28: ...d click 6XEPLW It s that simple Power Equipment Division 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 Click the SUPPORT link on the homepage HPE 2021 01 PRINTED IN U S A EM5 K6 ...

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