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HRX217HYA • HRX217HZA MAINTENANCE
2. MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
3. ENGINE TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS
Item Specification
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Blades and blade bolts
Sharpen or replace as necessary.
Blade bolt torque: 49 ~ 59 N•m (36 ~ 43 ft-lb)
P. 3 - 4
Grass bag Clean with a garden hose. Replace if worn or damaged. P. 3 - 8
Engine oil
Capacity: 0.40 L (13.5 oz)
Refill amount: 0.35 ~ 0.40L (12.0 ~ 13.5 oz)
Use SAE 10W-30 for general use.
P. 3 - 6
Air cleaner Clean with compressed air, not exceeding 207 kPa (30 psi). P. 3 - 7
Spark plug
Type NGK–BPR5ES
P. 3 - 9
Gap 0.70 ~ 0.80 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
Spark arrester (optional part)
Brush carbon deposits from screen.
Ensure there are no breaks or tears in the screen.
P. 3 - 9
Valve clearance (cold)
Intake: 0.10 ± 0.02 mm
Exhaust:0.10 ± 0.02 mm
P. 3-12
Throttle cable and linkage
Adjust for proper choke operation and maximum governed speed
of 3,100 +0/-150 rpm.
P. 3-15
Governor Adjust so shaft is rotated fully clockwise at full throttle. P. 3-17
Drive clutch cable
Adjust so the mower begins to self-propel when the shift lever is
moved one or two notches forward and can roll backward when
the drive clutch lever is released.
P. 3-15
Roto-Stop
Cable Adjust for 10 ~ 15 mm (3/8 ~ 9/16 in) free play at edge of lever.
P. 3-16
Mechanism
Brake wear service limit: 1.5 mm (0.59 in) minimum
Clutch wear service limit: 0.5 mm (0.20 in) minimum
Blade control check Check operation of the blade control system P. 3-10
Fuel tank and filter
Disconnect the fuel tube and remove the filter from the bottom of
the tank. Clean and inspect.
P. 3 -11
Fuel tube Replace if damaged or deteriorated. P. 3 -11
Pinion gear
Clean and lubricate with grease. Use Honda Marine extreme
pressure NLGI #2 GC-LB grease or equivalent.
P. 3-13
Adjusting arm bushings
Inspect and grease. Use Honda Marine extreme pressure
NLGI #2 GC-LB grease or equivalent.
P. 3- 1 4
Spark plug gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in) P. 3 - 9
Maximum engine speed 3,100 +0/-150 rpm P. 3-15
Valve clearance (cold)
Intake: 0.10 ± 0.02 mm
Exhaust: 0.10 ± 0.02 mm
P. 3-12