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DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY

Honda Power Equipment

This warranty is limited to the following Honda Power Equipment products when 
distributed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Power Equipment Division, 4900 
Marconi Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847, purchased at retail or placed in 
rental service on or after January 1, 2010.

(1) Private residential: Used in maintaining owner’s primary and/or secondary residence. 

Any other use, including but not limited to informal “for hire” use, is considered 

commercial/rental/institutional use.

(2) Limited lifetime warranty on mower deck is valid for the original purchaser for private 

residential use only.

To Qualify for This Warranty:

The product must be purchased in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. 

Virgin Islands from American Honda or a dealer authorized by American Honda to 

sell those products. This warranty applies to first retail purchaser and each 

subsequent owner during the applicable warranty time period, unless noted 
otherwise.

What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty:

American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any part that is proven to be 

defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable 

warranty time period. Warranty repairs and replacements will be made without 

charge for parts or labor. Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property 

of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. All parts replaced under warranty will be 

considered as part of the original product, and any warranty on those parts will 
expire coincident with the original product warranty.

To Obtain Warranty Service:

You must, at your expense, take the Honda Power Equipment product, accessory, 
replacement part, apparel, or the power equipment on which the accessory or 
replacement part is installed, and proof of purchase to any Honda Power 
Equipment dealer in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who 
is authorized to sell and/or service that product, during the dealer’s normal 
business hours. To locate a dealer near you, visit our web site at 
PowerEquipment.Honda.com and click on Find a Dealer.
If you are unable to obtain warranty service or are dissatisfied with the warranty 

service you receive, contact the owner of the dealership involved; normally this will 

resolve the problem. However, if you should require further assistance, write or call 

the Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor 
Co., Inc. See “How to Contact Honda” on 

page 20

.

Exclusions:

1.  Any damage or deterioration resulting from the following:
 • Neglect of the periodic maintenance as specified in this manual
 • Improper repair or maintenance
 • Operating methods other than those indicated in the product owner’s manual
 • Increasing engine speed beyond factory specification
 • The use of non-genuine Honda parts, accessories, lubricants, and fluids other 

than those approved by Honda

 • Exposure of the product to soot and smoke, chemical agents, bird droppings, 

sea water, salt or other corrosive environments

 • Collision, fuel contamination or deterioration, neglect, unauthorized alteration, 

misuse, incorporation or use of unsuitable attachments or parts

 • Normal wear and tear (including, but not limited to, normal fading of painted or 

plated surfaces, sheet peeling, and other natural deterioration)

2. Consumable parts: Honda does not warrant parts deterioration due to normal 

wear and tear. The following parts are not covered by warranty (unless they 
are needed as a part of another warranted repair): spark plug, fuel filter, air 
cleaner element, clutch disc, tire, wheel bearing, recoil starter rope, cable, belt, 
cutter blade, oil, and grease.

3. Cleaning, adjustment, and normal periodic maintenance work (carburetor 

cleaning, engine oil draining, blade sharpening, belt and cable adjustments).

4. Any product that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a 

financial institution or insurer.

5. Auger and paddle 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:

American Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product, 

transportation, commercial 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 legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to 
state.

Honda Parts, Accessories, and Apparel

This warranty is limited to Honda Power Equipment parts, accessories, and 
apparel when distributed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., 4900 Marconi Drive, 
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005-8847.

To Qualify for This Warranty:

The parts, accessories, or apparel must be purchased from American Honda or a 

dealer authorized by American Honda to sell those products in the United States, 

Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Parts and Accessories must be 

purchased for installation on original Honda equipment or engines to be eligible for 

warranty coverage. Installing parts and accessories on non-Honda products or 
engines voids this warranty. 
You must be the first retail purchaser. This warranty is not transferable to 
subsequent owners.

What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty:

American Honda will repair or replace, at its option, any Honda Power Equipment 
parts, accessories, replacement parts, or apparel that are proven to be defective in 
material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time 
period. Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property of American 
Honda Motor Co., Inc. The warranty on all parts, accessories, and apparel 
replaced under warranty will expire coincident with the original warranty on the 
replaced parts, accessories, or apparel.
Parts and accessories installed by a dealer who is authorized by American Honda 
to sell them will be repaired or replaced under warranty without charge for parts or 
labor. If installed by anyone else, parts and accessories will be repaired or 
replaced under warranty without charge for parts, but any labor charges will be the 
responsibility of the purchaser. 
Apparel will be repaired or replaced under warranty without any charge.

To Obtain Warranty Service:

You must, at your expense, take the Honda Power Equipment part, accessory, 
apparel or the Honda Power Equipment on which the part or accessory is installed, 
and proof of purchase to any Honda Power Equipment dealer in the United States, 
Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who is authorized to sell that product, during 
the dealer's normal business hours. To locate a dealer near you, visit our web site 
at PowerEquipment.Honda.com and click on Find a Dealer. 
If you are unable to obtain warranty service or are dissatisfied with the warranty 
service you receive, contact the owner of the dealership involved; normally this will 
resolve the problem. However, if you should require further assistance, write or call 
the Power Equipment Customer Relations Department of American Honda Motor 
Co., Inc. See “How to Contact Honda” on 

page 20

.

Exclusions:

This warranty does not extend to parts, accessories, or apparel affected or 
damaged by collision, normal wear, use in an application for which the product was 
not designed or any other misuse, neglect, incorporation or use of unsuitable 
attachments or parts, unauthorized alteration, improper installation, or any causes 
other than defects in material or workmanship of the product. Installing parts and 
accessories on non-Honda products or engines voids this warranty.

Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied 
Warranties:

American Honda disclaims any responsibility for loss of time or use of the product, 
or the power equipment on which the product is installed, transportation, 
commercial loss, or any other incidental or consequential damage. Any implied 
warranties are limited to the duration of this written 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.

PWL50623-X

PRODUCTS COVERED 

BY THIS WARRANTY

LENGTH OF WARRANTY 

(from date of original retail purchase)

PRIVATE 

RESIDENTIAL

(1)

COMMERCIAL/RENTAL/

INSTITUTIONAL

HRX Mower and deck

(2)

60 months

3 months

PRODUCTS COVERED 

BY THIS WARRANTY

LENGTH OF WARRANTY 

(from date of original retail purchase)

PRIVATE 

RESIDENTIAL

COMMERCIAL/RENTAL/

INSTITUTIONAL

Parts

6 months

3 months

Accessories

12 months

3 months

Apparel

6 months

3 months

Содержание HRX217VYAA

Страница 1: ...le Adjustment 15 Specifications 18 Check Your Mowing Area 4 TRANSPORTING 15 AVOIDING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS 19 Clip Director 5 STORAGE 15 CUSTOMER INFORMATION 20 Rear Shield 5 Fuel 15 Parts Accessories and Service Items 20 Grass Bag 6 Cleaning 15 Dealer Locator Information 20 Cutting Height Adjustment 6 Oil 15 How to Contact Honda 20 Check the Oil Level 6 Storage Location 15 Honda Publications 20 A...

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: ...just 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 OIL FILLER CAP P 13 HANDLEBAR ADJUST KNOB 2 P 3 RECOIL STARTER GRI...

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: ...us trouble The DISTRIBUTOR S LIMITED WARRANTY page 21 does not cover parts damaged by accidental impact collision Operating 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 FAST engine sp...

Страница 9: ...eaves 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...

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: ...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 8 Spark plug Check ...

Страница 12: ...14 mm 6 point socket 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 ...

Страница 13: ...l 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: ...side of the mower deck stop the engine and turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Rest the mower on its right side so the fuel cap side is up This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to carburetor flooding Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blades Be careful to avoid getting water into controls and cables Engine Allow the engine to cool and then wash the engine b...

Страница 16: ... carburetor malfunction ignition malfunction valves stuck etc 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 15 Air filter is clogged Clean or r...

Страница 17: ...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 18: ...te 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 HRX217K6VYAA HRX217K6VYPA Honda rotary mower 21 inch mower deck Clip Director Select Drive variable speed transmission Roto Stop blade brake clutch Auto Choke System Length 63 4 in 1 610 mm Width 23 1 in 5...

Страница 19: ...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 20: ...n 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 c...

Страница 21: ...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 22: ...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...

Страница 23: ... 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 24: ... 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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