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Oil Change

Change the oil after the first month or 5 hours of use. Thereafter, 

change the oil every 6 months or 50 hours of use. Change the oil 

more frequently when used under heavy load or high outdoor 

temperatures. See “Engine Oil Recommendations” on this page for 

recommended oil properties.
Drain the used oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly 

and completely.
To reduce the chance of scratching the side of the mower deck or 

wheels when tipping, place a piece of cardboard or drop cloth on the 

ground. The use of a commercially available siphon pump will save 

time and make the oil change easier.

1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (

page 3

). This will reduce the possibility of 

fuel leakage.

2. Wipe the oil filler area clean, and then remove the oil filler 

cap/dipstick.

3. Place a suitable container 

next to the mower to catch 

the used oil, and then tilt the 

mower on its right side.
The used oil will drain 

through the filler neck. Allow 

the oil to drain completely.
After draining, take the oil to 

your local recycling center or 

service station. Do not throw 

it in the trash, pour it on the 

ground, or pour it down a 

drain.

4. Fill with the recommended oil. 

Do not overfill. Allow a couple 

of minutes for the oil to settle 

in the engine, and then 

measure the oil level 

(

page 4

).

Refill amount:

 

12.0 ~ 13.5 oz 

(0.35 ~ 0.40 L)

NOTICE

Using non detergent oil can 

shorten the engine’s service life, and using 2-stroke oil can 

damage the engine.

Engine Oil Recommendations

Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Always 

change the oil 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 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 

hours of use.
A properly maintained air filter will help prevent dirt from entering your 

engine. Dirt entering the carburetor can be drawn into small passages 

in the carburetor and cause premature engine wear. These small 

passages can become blocked, causing starting or running problems.

NOTICE

Operating the engine without an air filter, with a damaged air filter, or 

with an improperly installed air filter cover will allow dirt to enter the 

engine, causing rapid engine wear. This type of damage is not 

covered by the DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY (

page 22

).

We recommend the use of a Honda Genuine air filter to ensure it 

seals and performs as designed. Using a non-Honda air filter can 

result in dirt bypassing the filter, causing damage to the engine or fuel 

system.

1. Press down on the cover tabs and remove the cover.

 WARNING

If the blade bolts are not torqued properly, the blades 
could loosen and be thrown from the mower. 

Blades thrown from the mower could seriously hurt or 

kill someone.

Ensure the blade bolts are torqued properly.

TORQUE 
WRENCH

TORQUE: 
36 ~ 43 ft-lb 
(49 ~ 59 N•m)

BLADES

WOODEN BLOCK

-20

20

30

40°C

-10

0

10

40

60

100°F

80

0

20

30

5W-30•10W-30

Содержание HRX217VLAA

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

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: ...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 ...

Страница 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...

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: ...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...

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: ...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...

Страница 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...

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: ...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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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: ...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...

Страница 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...

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: ...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...

Страница 28: ... 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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