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Clip Director

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The Clip Director can be adjusted to any one of the ten positions to 
achieve the desired mowing results (bag, bag and mulch, or mulch).
To adjust the Clip Director knob, pull the knob downward and towards 
the rear of the mower. The knob adjusts a sliding door from the fully 
open BAG position to the fully closed MULCH position. 
Some grass accumulation in the discharge opening is normal when 
the Clip Director is fully closed in the MULCH position. To remove this 
grass, close the discharge guard, fully open the Clip Director in the 
BAG position, engage the blade control lever, and start the engine.

If a high resistance is noticed when moving the Clip Director knob 
from side-to-side, excessive grass may have built up on top of the 
sliding door. 

Important Safety Precaution

Always release the blade control lever and disconnect the spark plug 
cap (

page 14

) before lifting the discharge guard to view or clean 

around the sliding door. This will prevent contact with the rotating 
blades and prevent objects from being thrown into the discharge area. 

Sliding Door Position

The sliding door can be positioned to produce different mowing 
results. If the preferred sliding door position is unknown, install the 
grass bag and begin mowing with the Clip Director knob all the way to 
the BAG position. Check the appearance 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. As the Clip Director knob is moved toward the right (MULCH) 

position, less grass will be discharged through the rear discharge 

guard.

Fallen Leaves

Use the Clip Director to shred and collect fallen leaves for disposal. 
Set the front wheels so they are one or two settings higher than the 
rear. Set the Clip Director in position #9 (not quite full mulching), and 
adjust the setting from this point for best results. 

Collecting leaves while they are damp will help to control dust and 

result in more effective mulching of the leaves.

Rear Shield

During normal use, the rear shield is subject to deterioration and 
wear. Remove the grass bag and raise the discharge guard to check 
the rear shield for cracks or tears. If the rear shield is excessively 
worn, have it replaced by your authorized Honda servicing dealer.

CLIP DIRECTOR KNOB

SLIDING DOOR
(fully closed)

DISCHARGE
GUARD

BAGGING OR REAR DISCHARGE AND SOME MULCHING

SLIDING DOOR
(50% open)

CLIP 
DIRECTOR 
KNOB

FULL BAGGING OR

REAR DISCHARGE

FULL MULCHING

KNOB (MULCH POSITION)

KNOB (BAG POSITION)

SLIDING DOOR 

(fully open)

SLIDING DOOR

(fully closed)

REAR SHIELD

DISCHARGE GUARD

GRASS BAG

Содержание HRX217HYAA

Страница 1: ...stments 15 Specifications 19 Check Your Mowing Area 4 TRANSPORTING 16 AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS 20 Clip Director 5 STORAGE 16 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 21 Rear Shield 5 Fuel 16 Parts Accessories and Service Items 21 Grass Bag 6 Cleaning 16 Dealer Locator Information 21 Cutting Height Adjustment 6 Oil 16 How to Contact Honda 21 Check the Oil Level 6 Storage Location 16 Honda Publications 21 Add Fue...

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: ...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...

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: ...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...

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: ...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...

Страница 19: ...ve 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 HRX217K6HYAA HRX217K6HYPA Honda rotary mower 21 inch mower deck Clip Director hydrostatic transmission blade brake clutch Auto Choke System Length 65...

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: ... 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...

Страница 28: ...n 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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