Honda HRX217HYA User Manual

10
Safety Precautions
• Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or
repairs. This will eliminate several potential hazards:
– Carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate
the engine.
– Burns from hot parts.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
– Injury from moving parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so.
• Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have
the tools and skills required.
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when
working around gasoline. Use only a nonflammable solvent, not
gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away
from all fuel-related parts.
Maintenance Schedule
(1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(2) Change engine oil every 25 hours when used under heavy load or in high outside air temperatures.
(3) These items should be serviced by an authorized Honda servicing dealer unless you have the proper tools and are mechanically
proficient. Refer to the Honda shop manual for service procedures. See “Honda Publications” on page 19 for ordering information.
(4) See FAQ section at www.PowerEquipment.Honda.com for information.
Failure to follow this maintenance schedule could result in non-warrantable failures.
Item Action
Before
each use
5hours
of use or
first month
First
25 hours
of use
50 hours
of use
or every
6months
100 hours
of use
or every
year
150 hours
of use
or every
two years
See page
Rear shield Check
O
5
Blades Inspect
O
11
Blade mounting bolts Inspect
O
11
Engine oil Check
O
6
Change
O
O
(2)
OO
12
Air filter Check
O
12
Clean
O
(1)
O
(1)
O
(1)
Replace
O
Grass bag Check
O
6
Blade control operation Check
OO
8
Spark plug Check
O
13
Replace
O
Spark arrester (optional
part)
Clean
O
13
Fuel tank/filter Clean
O
(3)
—
Blade control cable Adjust
O
(4)
O
(4)
—
Drive clutch cable Adjust
O
(4)
O
(4)
—
Throttle cable Adjust
O
(4)
—
Idle speed Adjust
O
(3)
—
Valve clearance Check-
adjust
O
(3)
—
Pinion gears Grease
O
(3)
—
Rear wheel adjuster
bushings
Inspect-
grease
O
(3)
—
Fuel lines Check
Check every 2 years and replace if necessary
(3)
—

Honda HRX217HYA Specifications

General

Engine	Honda GCV200
Engine Displacement	201 cc
Cutting Width	21 inches
Deck Material	NeXite
Starter	Recoil
Mulching Capability	Yes
Bag Capacity	2.5 bushels
Cutting Height Adjustment	7 positions
Bagging Capability	Yes
Rear Discharge	Yes
Drive Type	Hydrostatic
Warranty	3 years
Cutting Height Range	0.75 to 4 inches
Blade System	Twin Blade MicroCut® System