Honda HR173 User Manual

3. Check the grass. bag for fraying, tears and clogged mesh. Wash the bag
with water if necessary, and let it dry thoroughly. Grass will not chute
properly without adequate ventilation through the bag. Make’Esure.the
bag is properly installed.
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4. Check the blade bolt for tightness.
Torque: 3.0-3.5 kg-m (21.7-25.3 ft-lb)
m’
To be certain that the engine will not start accidentally,
remove the spark plug cap before performing this inspection.
5. Check the air cleaner element and clean it if it is dirty (p.25).
AIR CLEANER
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Honda HR173 Specifications

General

Drive System	Self-Propelled
Deck Material	Steel
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bagging Capability	Yes
Rear Discharge	Yes
Starting System	Recoil
Height Adjustments	6 positions