Honda HRX217HYAAA User Manual

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CONTENTS
Add Fuel............................................ 7 Cleaning .......................................... 16 Oil Change................................................. 13
Air Filter........................................... 13 Dealer Locator Information .............. 21 Operating the Controls ................................ 8
Blade Inspection.............................. 12 How to Contact Honda .................... 21 Serial Number Locations ........................... 18
Check the Oil Level ........................... 6 Maintenance Schedule .................... 11 Spark Plug ................................................. 14
FOR YOUR SAFETY ........................ 2 SERVICING YOUR MOWER ......... 10 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................. 17
PARTS AND CONTROLS................. 3 Maintenance Safety ................. 10 Engine Will Not Start ........................... 17
INITIAL MOWER SETUP.................. 3 Maintenance Schedule............. 11 Loss of Power ..................................... 17
List of Parts................................. 3 Blade Inspection....................... 12 Vibration .............................................. 17
Adjust the Handlebar .................. 3 Blade Mounting Bolt Inspection 12 Mowing and Bagging Problems .......... 17
Add Engine Oil............................ 4 Blade Replacement .................. 12 TECHNICAL INFORMATION .................... 18
Assemble the Grass Bag ............ 4 Oil Change ............................... 13 Serial Number Locations..................... 18
BEFORE EACH OPERATION .......... 4 Air Filter.................................... 13 High Altitude Operation ....................... 18
Check Your Mower...................... 4 Spark Plug................................ 14 Emission Control System .................... 18
Check Your Mowing Area ........... 4 Spark Arrester (optional part) ... 14 Air Index .............................................. 19
Clip Director® ............................. 5 Control Cable Adjustments....... 15 Specifications ...................................... 19
Rear Shield ................................. 5 TRANSPORTING ........................... 16 AVOIDING FUEL-RELATED PROBLEMS 20
Grass Bag................................... 6 STORAGE ...................................... 16 CUSTOMER INFORMATION .................... 21
Cutting Height Adjustment .......... 6 Fuel .......................................... 16 Parts, Accessories, and Service Items 21
Check the Oil Level..................... 6 Cleaning ................................... 16 Dealer Locator Information.................. 21
Add Fuel...................................... 7 Oil............................................. 16 How to Cont
act Honda ........................ 21
OPERATION ..................................... 7 Storage Location ...................... 16 Honda Publications ............................. 21
Safe Mowing Practices ............... 7 Handlebar................................. 17 DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY .. 22
Operating the Controls................ 8 Removing From Storage .......... 17 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Starting the Engine...................... 9 WARRANTY .............................................. 23
Stopping the Engine.................... 9 PRODUCT REGISTRATION ..................... 27
Mowing Tips................................ 9
OWNER’S MANUAL
HRX217HYAA
LAWN MOWER
Before operating the mower for the first time, please read this
Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated other mowers,
take time to become familiar with how this mower works and
practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.
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Honda HRX217HYAAA Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	HRX217HYAAA
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Safety Instructions

General guidance on safety information presentation, including signal words and label types.

Safety Label Locations

Describes the location and purpose of safety labels on the lawn mower.

PARTS AND CONTROLS

List of Parts

Identifies major components of the mower with reference numbers.

Adjust the Handlebar

Instructions for adjusting the handlebar position for comfortable operation.

INITIAL MOWER SETUP

Add Engine Oil

Step-by-step instructions for adding the correct amount of engine oil.

Assemble the Grass Bag

Instructions for correctly assembling and installing the grass bag.

BEFORE EACH OPERATION

Check Your Mower

Pre-operation inspection of the mower's condition for safe operation.

Check Your Mowing Area

Inspect the lawn area for hazards before mowing to prevent injury.

OPERATION

Safe Mowing Practices

General advice for safe lawn mowing to prevent injuries and damage.

Operating the Controls

Details on using the mower's throttle, blade control, and drive clutch levers.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Procedures for safely starting and stopping the engine.

SERVICING YOUR MOWER

Maintenance Safety

General safety precautions to follow when performing maintenance tasks.

Maintenance Schedule

Outlines recommended service intervals and tasks for the mower.

TRANSPORTING

STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Will Not Start

Common causes and solutions for engine starting issues.

Loss of Power

Troubleshooting steps for diagnosing and fixing reduced engine power.

Vibration

Identifying causes and corrective actions for mower vibration.

Mowing and Bagging Problems

Solutions for common issues encountered during mowing and bagging.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Serial Number Locations

Information on where to find the engine and mower serial numbers.

High Altitude Operation

Considerations and modifications for operating the mower at high altitudes.

Emission Control System

Details regarding the engine's emission control system and warranty.

Specifications

Key technical data and specifications for the mower and engine.