Honda HRX217HMA HRX217HXA Owners Manual 1

INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest lawn mowers on the market. OWNER’S MANUAL We want to help you get the best results from your new mower and to HRX217HMA operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do

that; please read it carefully. HRX217HXA

We suggest you read the Distributor’s Limited Warranty (page 19) and Emission Control System Warranty (page 21) to fully understand coverage and your responsibilities of ownership. When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that an authorized Honda servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing Honda mowers and is supported by the parts and service divisions of American Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns. Keep this owner’s manual handy so you can refer to it at any time. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn mower and should remain with the lawn mower if resold. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

WARNING:

SAFETY MESSAGES

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California to cause

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

provided important safety messages in this manual and on the mower. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Please read these messages carefully. CONTENTS* Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the

INTRODUCTION...................................... TRANSPORTING...................................14

hazards associated with operating or maintaining a lawn mower. You SAFETY MESSAGES.............................. STORAGE..............................................14 must use your own good judgment. LAWN MOWER SAFETY......................... TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PROBLEMS ...........................................16

You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:

PARENTS......................................... TECHNICAL INFORMATION.................16

Safety Labels – on the lawn mower. SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS.......... SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS.....16

SETTING UP YOUR NEW MOWER........ CARBURETOR

Instructions – how to use this mower correctly and safely.

CONTROL LOCATIONS.......................... MODIFICATION FOR HIGH

Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert  symbol and one BEFORE OPERATION ALTITUDE OPERATION ................17

of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These IS YOUR LAWN MOWER READY EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM....17 signal words mean: TO GO? AIR INDEX......................................18 CHECK YOUR MOWING AREA SPECIFICATIONS..........................18

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

GET THE MOWER READY.............. CONSUMER INFORMATION ................19

DANGER HURT if you don't follow instructions.

OPERATION............................................ REPLACEMENT PARTS, MOWING PRECAUTIONS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY

STARTING THE ENGINE................. SERVICE ITEMS ............................19

WARNING HURT if you don't follow instructions.

OPERATING THE CONTROLS DEALER LOCATION FOR MOWING.................................. INFORMATION...............................19

You CAN be HURT if you don't follow

STOPPING THE ENGINE CUSTOMER SERVICE

CAUTION instructions.

SAFE MOWING PRACTICES INFORMATION...............................19 SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED

Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and

MAINTENANCE SAFETY................. WARRANTY ...................................19

what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE........... ACCESSORIES, REPLACEMENT Damage Prevention Messages – You will also see other BLADES.......................................... PARTS, AND APPAREL important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This GRASS BAG CLEANING AND WARRANTY ...................................20 REPLACEMENT............................. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

word means:

ENGINE MAINTENANCE............... WARRANTY ...................................21 Your engine or other property can be REFUELING

NOTICE

damaged if you don’t follow instructions. CHARGING THE BATTERY * For information regarding cable (HRX217HMA ONLY) adjustment, spark arrester service, REPLACING THE FUSE and how to mow your lawn, see FAQs (HRX217HMA ONLY) at www.hondapowerequipment.com.

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