Honda Power Equipment HRX217HMA, HRX217HXA

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Main INTRODUCTION SAFETY MESSAGES K2 CONTENTS* B LAWN MOWER SAFETY Avoid Rotating Blades Clear Mowing Area Keep Shields in Place Refuel with Care SETTING UP YOUR NEW MOWER Unpacking Handlebar Setup Battery (HMA) Grass Bag Assembly CONTROL LOCATIONS BEFORE OPERATION IS YOUR LAWN MOWER READY TO GO? Check the General Condition of the Lawn Mower Check the Engine CHECK YOUR MOWING AREA GET THE MOWER READY Handlebar Height Adjustment Clip Director Sliding Door Position Rear Discharge OPERATION SAFE OPERATING PRECAUTIONS STARTING THE ENGINE OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING Throttle Lever Blade Control Lever Drive Clutch Lever Shift Lever STOPPING THE ENGINE SAFE MOWING PRACTICES Slopes Obstacles Gravel and Loose Objects SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE SAFETY Safety Precautions MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Interval Item BLADES Inspection Blade Removal and Installation Blade Removal Blade Installation GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT Grass Bag Cleaning Grass Bag Replacement Bag Removal Bag Installation Engine Oil Recommendations Engine Oil Change Air Cleaner Service Spark Plug Service Spark Arrester (Optional equipment) REFUELING CHARGING THE BATTERY (HMA) BWARNING REPLACING THE FUSE (HMA) TRANSPORTING STORAGE PREPARING FOR STORAGE Cleaning Engine Mower Deck PLACING IN STORAGE REMOVING FROM STORAGE Electric Start Type (HMA) TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Engine Will Not Start Mowing and Bagging Problems Loss of Power Vibration TECHNICAL INFORMATION Serial Number Locations CARBURETOR MODIFICATION FOR HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Source of Emissions AIR INDEX SPECIFICATIONS Engine Design and Performance Transmission Design and Performance Mower Model Maintenance CONSUMER INFORMATION REPLACEMENT PARTS, OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICE ITEMS DEALER LOCATOR INFORMATION CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION Honda Publications DISTRIBUTOR'S LIMITED WARRANTY To Qualify for This Warranty: What American Honda Will Repair or Replace Under Warranty: To Obtain Warranty Service: Exclusions: EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITY: WARRANTY COVERAGE: