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Starting the Engine

The blades turn when you start the engine. Start the engine in a clear 

or mowed area where the blades can turn freely.
1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position (

page 3

).

2. Pull back on the blade control 

lever and hold it against the 
handlebar.

3. Start the engine using the 

electric starter or the recoil 

(manual) starter.

Electric start

Turn the starter key switch to 

the START position. Let the key 

return to the RUN position when 

the engine starts.
The starter should not be 

cranked for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to 

start, release the switch and wait 10 seconds before operating the 

starter again.
If the battery does not have sufficient charge to start the engine, 

possibly due to a long storage period, use the recoil starter to start 

the engine for at least one mowing session. The battery should 

have sufficient charge after one mowing session (approximately 

1 hr). An optional plug-in charger is also available, see 

page 21

 for 

the part number and ordering information.

Manual start:

Pull the starter grip lightly until you feel resistance, and then pull 

briskly. Return the starter grip gently.

To ensure easy restarting and maximum performance from the Auto 

Choke System, allow the engine to run for at least three minutes after 

starting a cold engine before stopping the engine. This minimum run 

time will be longer if the temperature is below 70 °F (21 °C).
Continue to hold the blade control lever against the handlebar; the 

engine stops when the blade control lever is released.

Stopping the Engine

1. Release the blade 

control lever to stop the 

engine and blade 
rotation.

2. When you finish 

mowing, turn the fuel 

valve OFF.

3. If your mower will not be 

used for 3 to 4 weeks, 

we recommend running 

the engine’s carburetor 

out of fuel. You can do 

this by leaving the fuel 

valve OFF, restarting 

the engine and running it until it stops. See “AVOIDING 

FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS” on 

page 20

 if you don’t plan to use 

your mower for a month or more.

4. Clean your mower after each mowing; refer to “Cleaning” on 

page 16

.

Mowing Tips

When to Mow 

Most grasses should be mowed when they have grown ½ to 1 in 
(12 ~ 25 mm) above their recommended height. More frequent 
mowing is required for mulching than for bagging. For best mulching 
results, you may need to mow the lawn twice a week during the 
growing season.

Cutting Height 

Consult a local nursery or lawn and garden center for cutting height 
recommendations and advice 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 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 patches may develop. Cutting height adjustment is explained 
on 

page 6

.

Cutting Width 

For an even lawn finish, overlap each mowing swath by a few inches. 
If the grass is very tall or thick, use more overlap and a narrower 
mowing swath.

Blade Speed 

The blades must spin very fast to cut properly. If engine speed drops, 
it could mean the engine is being overloaded by the blades trying to 
cut too much grass. Mow a narrower swath, move the mower slower, 
use the rear discharge chute, or raise the cutting height.

Blade Sharpness 

A sharp blade cuts cleanly. A dull blade tears the grass, leaving 
shredded ends that turn brown. When your blades don’t cut cleanly 
anymore, have them sharpened or replaced.

Dry Grass 

If the ground is too dry, mowing will stir up a lot of dust. Besides being 
unpleasant to work in, too much dust will clog the air filter. If dust is a 
problem, water your lawn the day before mowing. Mow when the 
grass is dry to your touch, but the soil is still moist.

Wet Grass

Wet grass is slippery and can make you lose your footing. Also, wet 
grass clippings will clog the mower deck and collect in clumps on the 
lawn. Always wait for wet grass to dry before mowing.

Fallen Leaves 

When equipped with the grass bag, your mower can be used to pick 
up fallen leaves for disposal. If using the mower to bag large amounts 
of fallen leaves, and not for mowing, set the cutting height adjustment 
levers so the front of the mower deck is one or two settings higher 
than the rear. 
If you want to mulch fallen leaves into your lawn, don’t let the leaf 
cover get too deep before you begin. For best results, start mulching 
while grass still shows through the leaf cover. In places where fallen 
leaves completely cover the grass, remove the leaves by raking, or 
install a grass bag, so your mower can pick them up for disposal. 
Collecting leaves while they are damp will help to control dust and 
result in more effective mulching of the leaves. You can also shred 
leaves using the Clip Director; se

page 5

 for details.

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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...

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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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