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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Will Not Start

Loss of Power

Vibration

Mowing and Bagging Problems

Possible Cause

Correction

Throttle lever in wrong position

Move the throttle lever to the 
FAST position (

page 9

).

Fuel valve OFF

Turn the fuel valve ON 
(

page 3

).

Out of fuel

Refuel (

page 7

).

Bad fuel; mower stored without 
treating petrol, or refueled with bad 
petrol

Refuel with fresh petrol 
(

page 7

).

Spark plug faulty, fouled, or 
improperly gapped

Gap or replace the spark plug 
(

page 13

).

Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded 
engine)

Dry and reinstall the spark 
plug.

Fuel filter clogged, carburetor 
malfunction, ignition malfunction, 
valves stuck, etc.

Take the mower to an 
authorised Honda servicing 
dealer for repair.

Possible Cause

Correction

Throttle not set to FAST

Move the throttle lever to the 
FAST position (

page 8

).

Grass is too tall 

Raise the cutting height 
(

page 6

), cut a narrower 

swath, use a slower ground 
speed, or cut more frequently. 
Instead of mulching, try rear 
discharging or bagging.

Mower deck is clogged

Clean out the mower deck 
(

page 14

).

Air filter is clogged

Clean or replace the air filter
(

page 12

).

Bad fuel; mower stored without 
treating petrol, or refueled with bad 
petrol

Refuel with fresh petrol 
(

page 7

).

Fuel filter clogged, carburetor 
malfunction, ignition malfunction, 
valves stuck, etc.

Take the mower to an 
authorised Honda servicing 
dealer for repair.

Possible Cause

Correction

Grass and debris lodged under the 
mower deck

Clean out the mower deck 
(

page 14

).

Blades loose

Tighten loose blade bolts 
(

page 11

).

Blades bent, damaged, or 
unbalanced by improper 
sharpening

Take the mower to an 
authorised Honda servicing 
dealer for repair.

Mechanical damage, such as a 
bent crankshaft

Possible Cause

Correction

Mower is moving too fast for lawn 
conditions

Adjust the Select Drive knob 
toward MIN position (

page 9

). 

Cutting height adjustment levers 
set at different positions

Set all levers at the same 
cutting height position 
(

page 6

).

Grass bag clogged 

Wash the grass bag 
(

page 14

).

Mower deck is clogged

Clean out the mower deck 
(

page 14

).

Blades dull, worn, or damaged

Sharpen or replace the 
blades if necessary 
(

page 11

).

Wrong blades installed

Install correct blades 
(

page 11

).

Содержание HRX217HYUA

Страница 1: ... OPERATION 7 Fuel 14 Dealer Locator Information 18 Safe Mowing Practices 7 Oil 14 How to Contact Honda 18 Operating the Controls 8 Cleaning 14 Honda Publications 18 Operating the Controls 8 Storage Location 14 LIMITED WARRANTY 22 Starting the Engine 9 Handlebar 14 OWNER S MANUAL HRX217HYUA LAWN MOWER Before operating the mower for the first time please read this Owner s Manual Even if you have ope...

Страница 2: ... three signal words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION Each message tells you what the hazard is what can happen and what you can do to avoid or reduce injury These signal words mean Damage Prevention Messages you will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE This word means Important Message to Parents The safety of children and adolescents is important to Honda Lawn mowers a...

Страница 3: ...est 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 8 REAR DISCHARGE GUARD P 5 FUEL TANK CAP P 7 MUFFLER P 13 OIL FILLER CAP P 12 HANDLEBAR ADJUST KNOB 2 P 4 RECOIL STARTER GRIP P 9 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTME...

Страница 4: ...ase 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 condition Be sure to take care of any problem you find or have your servicing dealer correct it before you operate the lawn mower Make sure the lawn mower is on a level surface Look around and underneath t...

Страница 5: ...ector 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...

Страница 6: ...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 height if necessary Check the Oil...

Страница 7: ... 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 running If you need to adjust ...

Страница 8: ...perating 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 engine speed the blades could fracture and come apart Blade Control Lever To start blade rotation hold down the yellow button on ...

Страница 9: ...asic hand tools Other service tasks 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 ...

Страница 10: ...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 11 Blade mounting bolts Inspect O 11 Engine oil Check O 6 Change O O 2 O O 12 Air filter Check O 12 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 13 Replace O Spark arrester optional part...

Страница 11: ...ea 3 Install the sharpened or replacement blades using the two blade bolts and special washers as shown below The blade bolts and washers are specially designed for this application When replacing bolts and washers use only Honda Genuine replacement parts 4 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...

Страница 12: ...our 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 first 25 hours of use Thereafter clean the filter every 6 months or 50 hours of use Clean the filter more often when used in dusty areas Replace the filter every 2 years or 150 h...

Страница 13: ...optional part The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed 1 Allow the engine to cool and disconnect the spark plug cap 2 Remove the three flange bolts and the heat shield Remove the setscrew and the spark arrester from the muffler 3 Check for carbon deposits on the spark arrester and the exhaust port Use a brush to remove any carbon deposits from the scre...

Страница 14: ...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 washer Allow the bag to dry completely before storage Drying After washing the lawn mower wipe dry all accessible surfaces Place the mower with its wheels on a level surface Start the engine outdoors and let...

Страница 15: ...wer deck is clogged Clean out the mower deck page 14 Air filter is clogged Clean or replace the air filter page 12 Bad fuel mower stored without treating petrol or refueled with bad petrol Refuel with fresh petrol page 7 Fuel filter clogged carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc Take the mower to an authorised Honda servicing dealer for repair Possible Cause Correction Grass ...

Страница 16: ...odified carburetor may cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage For use at low altitudes have your servicing dealer return the carburetor to original factory specifications Specifications Mower Features Dimensions and Weights Engine Design and Performance Transmission Design and Performance Maintenance HRX2174HYUA Honda rotary mower 530mm mower deck Clip Director hydrostati...

Страница 17: ...Keep the air filter clean and properly serviced Check it 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 product 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...

Страница 18: ...obile please call 03 9270 1348 Monday to Friday 8 00 a m 7 00 p m EST 9 00 a m 1 00 p m Saturday enquire via weblink contact hondampe com au email customer relations honda com au website www hondampe com au When you write or call please give us this information Model and serial numbers page 16 Name of the dealer who sold the lawn mower to you Name and address of the dealer who services your lawn m...

Страница 19: ...any hours you get from a tank of fuel and then simply record the number of tanks used TANK x HOURS per TANK TOTAL HOURS USE Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 10 Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date N...

Страница 20: ...tank of fuel and then simply record the number of tanks used TANK x HOURS per TANK TOTAL HOURS USE Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page 10 Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Stamp Date Hours Use Tanks x Hrs Tank Date Notes Servicing Dealer Sta...

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Страница 22: ... assemblies of snow throwers tiller tines of roto tillers mower blades and mower deck housings are specifically not warranted against impact damage including but not limited to abrasive damage Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied Warranties Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product transportation commercial loss or any other incidental or con...

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