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Thank you for purchasing a Honda electric rotary mower. This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Honda HR17EPA electric rotary mower. All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. Honda HRl7EPA mowers meet CPSC blade safety requirements for walk-behind rotary mowers. No part of
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CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ............................................. 3 2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ......................... 6 3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK .............................. 7 Blade Inspection ...................................... 7 Air Inlet Inspection ..................................... 8 Grass Bag Inspection .................................. 8 4. OPERATION ......................................... 9 Cutting Height Adjustment ............................... 9 Grass Bag ......
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1. SAFETY SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Read all safety instructions before operating th e mower. n TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE ROTATING MOWER BLADE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR THROWN OBJECTS: - BE SURE THE AREA IS CLEAR OF DFRPIC -... --- -. ---...-. - KEEP PEOPLE AND PETS AWAY. - NEVER REMOVE DISCHARGE GUARD. BE SURE GRASS BAG IS IN PLACE, OR GUARD IS DOWN, BEFORE STARTING MOWER, - DISCONNECT POWER SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING OR CLEANING. - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
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UNDERWRITERS LABORAiORlES (UL) RECOMMENDED SAFETY IN- STRUCTIONS . When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Replace or repair damaged cords. . Avoid Dangerous Environment-Don’t use appliances in damp or wet lo- cations . Don’t Use In Rain. . Keep Children Away-All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area. . Dress Properly-Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended
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l Don’t Overreacf+Keep proper footing and balance at all times. l Disconnect Lawn Mower-Disconnect the lawn mower from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, when changing accessories such as blades, and the like. l Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors+When not in use, lawn mower should be stored indoors in dry, high, or locked-up place-out of reach of children. l Maintain Lawn Mower With Care-Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. F
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2. COMPONENT lDENTlFlCATlON DISCHARGE GUARD < /w/-POWER SWITCH CORD MOTOR COVER ‘GRASS BAG SAFETY SHIELD cumNG HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVERS Acceptable attachments are limited to the grass bag supplied with this mower and a UL-listed, outdoor extension cord of adequate gauge (see page 11). m The use of any other accessory or attachment may increase the risk of injury. 6
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3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK BLADE INSPECTION m To avoid seri- ous injury by the cutting blade, disconnect the extension cord from the mower to prevent acci- dental starting. Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands from the blade. Rest the mower on its left side, so the power switch will not be in the dirt. Inspect the blade for signs of wear or damage. A dull blade can be sharpened, but a blade that is worn out, bent, cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced. Check that the blade
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AIR INLET INSPECTION Inspect the air inlet, and remove any accumulated debris from the filter area. An obstructed air filter may cause the motor to overheat. CAUTION: Overheating iill dam- age the motor. NOTE: Remove andclean the air fil- ters after every 25 hours of operation (see page 18). Clean the filters more frequently if operating conditions are very dusty. GRASS BAG INSPECilON Check the grass bag to be sure it is in good condition and is not clogged. A clogged grass bag wi
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4. OPERATION CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT m If the motor starts accidentally, the cutting blade may cause serious injury. Disconnect the extension cord from the mower to prevent. acci- dental starting. Select the correct cutting height. for your mowing requirements. A height of 1 l/2 ” to 2” is appropriate for most lawns during cool weather. A higher cut is recommended during hot sum- ADJUSTING mer months. LEVER Cutting height is adjustable in seven increments: l/2”, 5/8”, 1 ‘I, 1
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GRASS BAG m If the motor starts accidentally, the cutting blade may cause serious injury. Disconnect the extension cord from the mower to prevent accidental starting. The Honda HR17EPA mower can be operated without the grass bag, if you wish to distribute the grass clippings on the lawn, or with the grass bag installed to collect the grass clippings. INSTALLATION DISCHARGE _.__. ~.. GUARD GRASS BAG 1. Raise the discharge guard, and hook the grass bag onto the mower as shown. 2. Rele
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POWER SOURCE A properly grounded 120 volt outlet, protected by a ground-fault circuit inter- rupter (GFCI), is recommended. EXTENSION CORD SELECTING AN EXTENSION CORD Use only a UL-listed, outdoor extension cord of adequate gauge (see table below). Suitable extension cords are available from authorized Honda lawn mower dealers. EXTENSION CORD LENGTH MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE 18 AWG Up to 50 feet 50 to 100 feet 16 AWG 100 to 150 feet 14AWG CAUTION: If the extension cord wire gauge is smalle
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ADDING A SECOND EXTENSION CORD If possible, use a single extension cord of sufficient length for your mow- EXTENi?dON CORD ADDITIONAL ing requirements. If you have only EXTENSION CORD .FROM POWER . TO MOWER shorter extension cords, you may connect them together to extend your mowing range, if they meet minimum wire gauge requirements for Jotal cord length (see table on page 11). To prevent accidental disconnection during operation, make a knot,. as shown, whenconnecting two exten-
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POWER SWITCH MOTOR CONTROLS The power switch is equipped with a safety button which blocks the motor con- trol lever to prevent unintentional starting while handling the mower. The lever can be pulled to start the motor and blade only while pushing the button. To start the motor and blade, push the safety button, and pull the lever back against the handlebar with your other hand. Hold the lever against the handlebar while moinring. NOTE: It is difficult for the blade to I attain full
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MOWING PROCEDURE For your safety and the safety of others, observe the following precautions: Clear the lawn of sticks, stones, and debris before mowing. Mow only in cleared areas in daylight, or good artificial light, so objects in the lawn can be seen and avoided. Mow only in good weather. Mower operation in rain, or in damp-or wet conditions, may lead to serious injury or death by electrocution. Be sure that anyone who operates the mower receives proper instruc- tion. Allowing anyone,
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Start mowing in the area nearest to your electrical outlet and move in a back and forth pattern, working toward the area farthest from your electrical outlet. This will help to keep the extension cord out of your mowing path. Stop the motor before crossing a gravel road or driveway; gravel hit by a moving blade may be thrown from under the mower deck. m Thrown objects can cause serious injury or property dam- age. Stop the mower before reaching a gravel area. ‘1 Be careful to avo
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Use extra care when mowing over objects imbedded in the lawn, such as sprinkler heads, paving, edging, etc. Avoid any objects that project above the surface of the lawn. Collision may damage the blade and other mower compo- nents. l A damaged blade may break, causing severe injury if a broken piece .is.thrown from beneath the mower deck. l A damaged mower deck provides less protection from thrown ob- jects and debris. If the blade hits an object, or if the mower starts to vibrate, foll
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5. MAINTENANCE Periodic inspection and maintenance, described in the following table, is necessary to keep the mower in good operating condition and to extend service life. .m If the motor starts accidentally, the cutting blade may cause serious injury. Disconnect the extension cord from the mower to prevent accidental starting. Use only genuine Honda parts or their equivalent for maintenance or repair. Parts of lower quality may damage the mower. Maintenance Schedule REGULAR SERVICE
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AIR FILTER CLEANING Remove and clean the air filters after every 25 hours of operation. Clean the filters more frequently if operating conditions are very dusty. Clogged air filters will cause the motor to overheat. CAUTION: Overheating will damage the motor. REMOVAL COVER SCREW (2) \ 1. Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws from the motor cover, then remove the cover. 2. Remove the two filters from the cover. CLEANING 1. Wash the filters in soapy water, rinse, squeeze, and al
