Honda Power Equipment HRB217HXA I

SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER

FUEL

SYSTEM

Refueling

Fuel

tank capacity:

0.29 US

gal

(1.1 !)

If the fuel level is low, refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine

stopped. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool first.

To

refuel, remove the fuel tank cap, and fill the tank with gasoline to the

bottom of the filler neck. Refuel carefully to avoid spilling fuel.

Do

not

overfill. There should be no fuel in the filler neck. After refueling,

tighten the fuel tank cap securely

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.

You can be burned or seriously injured when

handling fuel.

Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and

Handle fuel only outdoors.

Wipe up spills immediately.

flame away.

Never refuel the engine inside a

building where gasoline fumes may

reach flames or sparks. Keep TANK CAP

gasoline away from appliance pilot

lights, barbecues, electric

appliances, power tools, etc.

Spilled fuel

is

not only a fire hazard,

it causes environmental damage.

Wipe up spills immediately.

Move at least 10 feet

(3

meters) away from the fueling source and site

before starting the engine.

I

NOTICE

I

Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when

filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel

is

not covered by

the

Distributor’s Limited Warranty

(page

66).

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Contents

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