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OWNER’S MANUAL
HRX217VKA
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.
QUICK FIND
Air Filter.................................................. 12 Find a Dealer..........................................20 Oil Change..............................................12
Blades..........................
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WARNING WELCOME 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. We want to help you get the best results from your new mower and to operate it safely. This manual contains Important Message to Parents information on how to do that; plea
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PARTS AND CONTROLS INITIAL MOWER SETUP BLADE CONTROL LEVER (P. 8) List of Parts With help of an assistant, carefully remove the mower and loose parts REAR from the carton and compare the loose parts against the following list. DISCHARGE Contact the authorized Honda dealer from whom you purchased the GUARD (P. 5) mower if any of the loose parts shown are not included with the mower. FUEL TANK CAP (P. 7) Ref. No. Description Qty. Grass bag frame 1 Grass bag 1 RECOIL STARTER Engine o
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Add Engine Oil Before Using Your Lawn Mower The mower is shipped WITHOUT All mower operators must read the following sections: OIL in the engine. Remove the oil • FOR YOUR SAFETY (page 2) filler cap/dipstick and add the entire contents of the included • BEFORE EACH OPERATION (page 4) bottle of oil into the oil filler • OPERATION (page 7) opening. • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 10) All Honda engines are run at the factory prior to packaging. Most of BEFORE EACH OPERATION the oil is removed p
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® 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. The knob adjusts a sliding door from the fully open BAG position to the fully closed MULCH position. Some grass accumulation in the discharge opening is normal whe
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To adjust cutting height, ADJUSTMENT LEVERS Grass Bag pull each adjustment lever A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the toward the wheel, and bag fabric, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass move it into another notch. bag before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity. Bagging Move all four adjustment performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90% filled. levers to the same Also, the bag is easier to empty when it is not
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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. Your mower’s exhaust contains poisonous Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank. carbon monoxide gas, which can collect rapidly in an enclosed area and cause illness or death. You may use regular unleaded gas
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BLADE CONTROL SMART DRIVE ADJUST CONTROL POSITION Refuel With Care Operating the Controls 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 BLADE CONTROL LEVER Always store gasoline in an approved container. pulled back against the handlebar to start and run the Wear Protective Clothing eng
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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 3). trouble-free operation. It also helps reduce air pollution. 2. Pull back on the blade control lever and hold it against the WARNING handlebar. Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before 3. Pull the start
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Maintenance Schedule Before 5hours First 50 hours 100 hours 150 hours each use of use 25 hours of use of use of use Item Action See page or first of use or every or every or every month 6months year two years Rear shield Check 5 O Blades Inspect 11 O Blade mounting bolts Inspect 11 O Engine oil Check 6 O (2) Change 12 O O OO Air filter Check O (1) (1) (1) Clean O O O 12 Replace O Grass bag Check 6 O Blade control operation Check 14 OO Spark plug Check O 13 Replace O Spark arrester (optional C
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Blade Inspection Blade Replacement 1. Turn the fuel valve OFF (page 3). 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). when removing the bolts. Remove the blades. 3. Tilt the mower to the right side so that the fuel cap side is up. This will help to prevent fuel leakage and hard starting due to UPPER BLADE carburetor flooding. 4. Inspect the blades for da
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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 30 temperature in your area is within the 10W-30 recommended range. TORQUE The SAE oil viscosity and service 020 40 60 80 100°F WRENCH classification are in the API label
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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. NOTICE In some areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a spark arrester. Check local laws and regulations. An optional USDA An incorrect spark plug can cause engine damage. approved spa
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Blade Control Check TRANSPORTING 1. Start the engine outdoors. 2. Release the blade control lever; the engine should stop quickly. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before loading the If it does not, take your mower to an authorized Honda servicing mower on the transport vehicle. A hot engine and exhaust system can dealer for repair. burn you and can ignite some materials. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. This will prevent carburetor BLADE CONTROL flooding and reduce
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Cleaning Handlebar Remove the grass bag if installed. You can place it on top of the Mower Deck engine with the bag opening to the front. Before washing the underside 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 int
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Vibration TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause Correction Grass and debris lodged Clean out the mower deck (page 15). Engine Will Not Start under the mower deck Possible Cause Correction Blades loose Tighten loose blade bolts (page 11). Blade control not engaged Hold blade control lever against the handlebar (page 3) Blades bent, damaged, or Take the mower to an authorized unbalanced by improper Honda servicing dealer for repair. Fuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON (page 9). sharpening Out of fue
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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. Honda utilizes appropriate air/fuel ratios and other emissions control systems to reduc
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Maintenance Air Index 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 requirements of the California Air Resources Board. no more than 10% ethanol by volume The bar graph is intended to provide you, our customer, the ability to Capacity: 0.25 US gal (0.93 L) compare the emissions performance of available engines. The lower See
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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. Fuel system damage and engine performance problems resulting from deteriorated fuel are not covered by the Distributor’s Limited Warra
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Dealer Locator Information CUSTOMER INFORMATION To find an Authorized Honda Servicing Dealer anywhere in the United States: Visit www.powerequipment.honda.com and click on Find a Dealer. Parts, Accessories, and Service Items Contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of How to Contact Honda these (or other) Honda Genuine items for your lawn mower. Honda Power Equipment dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer any question you may Replace
