Honda Power Equipment 656930, 660250, 660410, HRX217HYA, HRX217VKA, HRX217VLA, HRX217HZA owner manual

31VH7H20

00X31-VH7-H200

IPC XXXXX.2006.04

POM53618-C

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Printed on

Recycled Paper

Owner’s Manual

Rotary Mower

HRX217HMA

HRX217HXA

EM4

See page 62 for instructions on

setting up your Lawn Mower.

Contents

Main Owners Manual Rotary Mower HRX217HMA HRX217HXA EM4 Page INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 2 A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY CAUTION You CAN be HURT if you don't follow CONTENTS LAWN MOWER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION LAWN MOWER SAFETY 5 IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS Page CONTROLS & FEATURES COMPONENT & CONTROL LOCATIONS Page Page Page Page BEFORE OPERATION ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED? Knowledge IS YOUR LAWN MOWER READY TO GO? Page GET THE MOWER READY Page Page Page Page Page OPERATION MOWING PRECAUTIONS STARTING THE ENGINE Page Page OPERATING THE CONTROLS FOR MOWING Page Page STOPPING THE ENGINE SAFE MOWING PRACTICES Page MOWING TIPS Page Page SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWER THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in non-warrantable failures. BLADES Page Page GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT ENGINE MAINTENANCE Page Page Page Page Page CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENTS Page THROTTLE CABLE INSPECTION FUEL SYSTEM Page CHARGING THE BATTERY (HRX217HMA ONLY) WARNING Page REPLACING THE FUSE (HRX217HMA ONLY) STORAGE STORAGE PREPARATION Page Page Page Page PLACING IN STORAGE REMOVING FROM STORAGE TRANSPORTING BEFORE LOADING LOADING AND UNLOADING TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS Engine Will Not Start Loss of Power TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS 61 Vibration Mowing and Bagging Problems SET-UP Page SET-UP 64 BEFORE OPERATION TECHNICAL & CONSUMER INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMATION Page Page EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Source of Emissions The U.S., California Clean Air Act and Environment Canada Tampering and Altering Problems That May Affect Emissions Replacement Parts Maintenance Page SPECIFICATIONS Mower Model Dimensions, Weights and Capacities Transmission Design and Performance Engine Design and Performance Maintenance Tuneup CONSUMER INFORMATION Replacement Parts Optional Equipment Service Items Dealer Locator Information Customer Service Information Honda Publications Shop Manual Parts Catalog Distributor's Limited Warranty To Obtain Warranty Service: Exclusions: Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied Warranties: Accessories, Replacement Parts, and Apparel 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: California Other States, U.S. territories and Canada All of the United States and Canada Warranty Coverage: To Obtain Warranty Service: Exclusions: Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied Warranties: Emission Control System Warranty Parts: INDEX A B C D INDEX 82 O P R QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION Owners Manual Rotary Mower EM4 HRX217HMA HRX217HXA

Honda Power Equipment owner manual

Models: 656930 660250 660410 HRX217HYA HRX217VKA HRX217VLA HRX217HZA

Rotary Mower

HRX217HMA

HRX217HXA

EM4