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Air Filter..................................................
Battery ...................................................
Blades ....................................................
Contact Honda .......................................
Cutting Height ..........................................
CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY ..............................
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................
INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................
Adjust the Handlebar...........................
Assemble the Grass Bag.....................
Check Your Mower..............................
Check Your Mowing Area....................
Clip Director®......................................
Cutting Height Adjustment...................
Check the Oil Level .............................
Add Fuel ..............................................
Safe Mowing Practices........................
Operating the Controls ........................
Starting the Engine..............................
Stopping the Engine ............................
Maintenance Safety.............................
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OWNER'S MANUAL
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Find a Dealer..........................................
14
Fuel ..........................................................
11
Fuel System Maintenance......................
20
Maintenance Schedule...........................
6
Maintenance Schedule......................
2
Blade Inspection................................
3
Blade Replacement ...........................
3
Oil Change ........................................
3
Air Filter .............................................
4
Spark Plug.........................................
Spark Arrester (optional part) ............
4
Blade Control Check .........................
4
5
Charging the Battery .........................
6
TRANSPORTING .................................
6
7
Fuel ...................................................
Oil ......................................................
7
Cleaning ............................................
8
Storage Location ...............................
9
Handlebar..........................................
9
Removing From Storage ...................
9
Engine Will Not Start .........................
QUESTIONS?
Contact your Honda dealer.
There is a dealer locator at
www.powerequipment.honda.com
HRX217VLA
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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Oil
Change..............................................12
7
Oil Level
Check.........................................6
19
Spark Plug
..............................................13
10
Coverage.................................21
10
Loss of Power.......................................
11
Vibration ...............................................
11
Mowing and Bagging Problems............
12
12
Serial Number Locations ......................
13
High Altitude Operation ........................
13
Emission Control System .....................
13
Air Index ...............................................
14
Specifications .......................................
14
FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.............
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Dealer Locator Information...................
15
How to Contact Honda .........................
15
Honda Publications ..............................
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EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY ..........
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION ...................
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
OWNER’S MANUAL HRX217VLA LAWN MOWER Before operating the mower for the first time, please read this Click to Save As 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. -
Page 2: For Your Safety
WELCOME WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest lawn mowers on the market. -
Page 3: Parts And Controls
PARTS AND CONTROLS INITIAL MOWER SETUP BLADE CONTROL List of Parts (P. 8) LEVER With help from an assistant, carefully remove the mower and loose HANDLEBAR parts from the carton and compare the loose parts against the REAR following list. Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you DISCHARGE purchased the mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included (P. -
Page 4: Assemble The Grass Bag
Add Engine Oil Before Using Your Lawn Mower The mower is shipped Before using the lawn mower, all mower operators must read the WITHOUT OIL in the engine. following sections: Remove the oil filler • FOR YOUR SAFETY (page cap/dipstick and add the •... -
Page 5: Clip Director
® Rear Discharge Clip Director FULL BAGGING OR FULL MULCHING The Clip Director can be adjusted to any one of the ten positions to REAR DISCHARGE achieve the desired mowing results (bag, bag and mulch, or mulch). KNOB (BAG POSITION) KNOB (MULCH POSITION) To adjust the Clip Director knob, pull the knob downward and towards the rear of the mower. -
Page 6: Cutting Height
Grass Bag THE CUTTING HEIGHT FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the bag, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass bag 3/4 in (20 mm) before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity. Bagging 1-1/4 in (32 mm) performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90% filled. -
Page 7: Add Fuel
Add Fuel OPERATION This engine is certified to operate on regular gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher. For your safety, avoid starting or operating the engine in an enclosed Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. area, such as a garage. -
Page 8: Operating The Controls
Operating the Controls Refuel With Care Gasoline is extremely flammable and gasoline vapor can explode. Blade Control Lever Refuel only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area, with the engine OFF. Never smoke near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. The blade control lever must be Always store gasoline in an approved container. -
Page 9: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine SERVICING YOUR MOWER The blades turn when you start the engine. Start the engine in a clear or mowed area where the blades can turn freely. Proper maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and 1. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position (page trouble-free operation. -
Page 10: Maintenance Schedule
Safety Precautions – Injury from moving parts. Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so. • Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or • Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have repairs. -
Page 11: Blades
Blade Inspection Blade Replacement 1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (page 1. Remove the two blade bolts with a 14 mm (6 point) socket wrench. Use a wooden block to prevent the blades from turning 2. Disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (page 13). -
Page 12: Air Filter
Engine Oil Recommendations BLADES Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil. Always change the oil in accordance with the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 10). 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 10W-30... -
Page 13: Spark Plug
Spark Plug Spark Arrester (optional part) Replace the spark plug every 2 years or after 150 hours of use. The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to keep it functioning as designed. Recommended Spark Plug: NGK - BPR5ES Your lawn mower engine is not factory-equipped with a spark arrester. -
Page 14: Battery
Smart Drive Cable Check/Adjustment 2. Disconnect the battery by pulling the battery connector from the battery terminals. Cable Check With the engine off, use the multi-position adjuster to set the Smart Drive control in its lowest position (page BATTERY Gradually push the Smart Drive CONNECTOR control down while pulling the lawn mower backwards. -
Page 15: Transporting
Cleaning TRANSPORTING Mower Deck Before washing the underside of the mower deck, stop the engine and If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Rest the mower on its right mower on the transport vehicle. -
Page 16: Handlebar
Handlebar Loss of Power Remove the grass bag if installed. You can place it on top of the Possible Cause Correction engine with the bag opening to the front. Grass is too tall Raise the cutting height (page 6), cut a narrower swath, use a slower ground speed, or cut more frequently. -
Page 17: Technical Information
Emission Control System TECHNICAL INFORMATION Source of Emissions The combustion process produces carbon monoxide, oxides of Serial Number Locations nitrogen, and hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen is very important because, under certain conditions, they react to form photochemical smog when subjected to sunlight. Carbon monoxide does not react in the same way, but it is toxic. -
Page 18: Air Index
Air Index Maintenance Fuel Unleaded gasoline with a pump page 7 An Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified octane rating of 86 or higher containing to an emission durability time period in accordance with the no more than 10% ethanol by volume requirements of the California Air Resources Board. -
Page 19: Fuel System Maintenance
FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE When properly maintained, your Honda lawn mower should provide years of trouble-free operation. This includes the fuel system. However, gasoline can quickly deteriorate, causing starting or running problems and, in some cases, damage to the fuel system. Most fuel-related problems can be avoided by following the precautions listed below. -
Page 20: Contact Honda
Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of these (or other) Honda Genuine items for your lawn mower. Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained Replacement Parts professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may have. -
Page 21: Warranty Coverage
You must, at your expense, take the Honda Power Equipment part, accessory, apparel or Exclusions: 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 1. -
Page 22: Emission System Warranty
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: The California Air Resources Board and Honda are pleased to explain the You must, at your own expense, take your Honda Power Equipment engine or emission control system warranty on your 2013 and later Honda Power the product on which it is installed, along with your sales registration card or Equipment engine. -
Page 23: Product Registration
PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing Honda. To ensure you receive important service information in the event of a product update or recall, please register your lawn mower within 30 days of purchase. From time to time, American Honda conducts sales promotions that require you to register your lawn mower within 30 days of purchase. - Page 24 1. Go to www.PowerEquipment.Honda.com to register your unit. 2. Click on Product Registration. 3. Complete the required information and click Submit. It’s that simple! NO POSTAGE NECESSARY Product Registration IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO.
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