Name: Honda HRX217K6HYA
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HRX217HYA • HRX217HZA OPERATION

MULCH MODE

When the Clip Director lever is placed in the MULCH position, the shutter completely closes off the discharge chute

and recycles the grass clippings through the blades. The blades then recut the clippings until they fall to the lawn as

valuable mulch.

CLIP DIRECTOR LEVER

SHUTTER

GRASS

CLIPPINGS

MULCHED CLIPPINGS

Safety Precautions1
Contents2
Specifications5
Dimensional Drawings6
Wiring Diagram7
Service Information8
Symbols Used in this Manual8
Serial Number Locations9
Product View9
Service Specifications10
Torque Values11
Tools12
Standard Torque Values12
Troubleshooting14
Hard Starting with the Recoil Starter or Poor Engine Performance14
Electric Starter will Not Operate15
Electric Starter Operates, but the Engine Cranks Slowly or Not at All16
Battery Has Low Voltage17
Vibration Problems18
Drive System Troubles18
Troubleshooting Techniques19
Compression Test19
Spark Plug Test19
Crankshaft Runout Inspection20
Choke Control System22
Fuel/Ethanol Test23
Drive System Troubleshooting Symptoms24
Transmission Leaks Oil27
Transmission Fluid Change and Bench Test Procedure28
Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment and Ground Speed Measurement31
Performance Test32
Cable Routing and Ties33
Main Harness Routing34
Maintenance36
Maintenance Schedule37
Maintenance Specifications38
Engine Tune-Up Specifications38
Rear Shield39
Blades Inspection39
Blades Removal and Installation39
Blades Sharpening40
Engine Oil Inspection41
Engine Oil Change41
Air Filter42
Cleaning42
Grass Bag Replacement43
Spark Plug Inspection44
Spark Arrester Cleaning44
Blade Control Operation Check45
Combustion Chamber Cleaning45
Fuel Tank and Filter Inspection/Cleaning46
Fuel Tube Inspection46
Valve Clearance Check47
Valve Clearance Adjustment47
Pinion Gear Lubrication48
Adjusting Arm Bushing - Lubrication49
Throttle Cable and Linkage50
Drive Clutch Cable50
Clutch Wear51
Roto-Stop Cable Adjustment51
Brake Wear51
Roto-Stop Inspection51
Governor Adjustment52
Roto-Stop Parts View55
Roto-Stop Removal56
Roto-Stop Installation60
Drive Belt Removal63
Drive Belt Installation63
Engine Removal64
Engine Installation65
Muffler Removal/Installation67
Recoil Starter68
Recoil Starter - Top Cover Removal/Installation69
Recoil Removal/Installation70
Fan Cover Removal/Installation71
Recoil Starter Inspection72
Recoil Starter Rope Replacement72
Reel Unwound74
Fuel System76
Air Cleaner/Carburetor Removal/Installation77
Thermowax Installation78
Thermowax Removal78
Choke Control Assembly78
Control Base/Governor Arm Removal/Installation80
Control Base/Governor Arm Disassembly/Reassembly81
Carburetor Disassembly/Reassembly82
Carburetor Inspection83
Float Level Height83
Pilot Screw and Limiter Cap Replacement83
Carburetor Cleaning84
Fuel Tank Disassembly/Reassembly89
Fuel Tube Removal/Installation90
Fuel Tube and Clamp Changes90
Flywheel/Ignition Coil92
Ignition Coil Removal/Installation93
Spark Test95
Ignition Coil Inspection95
Ignition Coil Air Gap Adjustment96
Engine Stop Switch96
Charge Coil and Diode Test97
Flywheel Disassembly/Assembly98
Flywheel Removal99
Flywheel Installation100
Side Plate Removal/Installation101
Charge Coil Output Check102
Starter Motor Voltage Inspection102
Electric Starter102
Starter Motor Removal/Installation103
Starter Motor Inspection104
Table of Contents106
Cam Pulley/Crankshaft/Piston/Cylinder106
Crankcase Cover Removal/Installation107
Breather Cover Removal/Installation108
Cylinder Removal/Installation109
Cylinder Head Cover Installation111
Cylinder Head Disassembly/Assembly112
Crankshaft/Camshaft/Piston Removal/Installation113
- Piston/Connecting Rod Cap Installation114
- Piston/Connecting Rod Disassembly/Assembly115
- Cylinder Compression Check116
- Governor Removal/Installation117
- Crankshaft Installation114
- Cam Timing Inspection114
Oil Filler Cap / Extension Removal/Installation118
- Camshaft/Cylinder/Pistion/Valve Inspection119
- Camshaft Bore ID119
- Camshaft Decompressor119
- Rocker Arm ID120
- Rocker Arm Shaft Bearing ID120
- Rocker Arm Shaft OD120
- Cylinder Sleeve ID120
- Piston Ring Side Clearance121
- Piston-To-Cylinder Clearance121
- Piston Ring Width121
- Piston Skirt OD121
- Piston Ring End Gap122
- Piston Pin OD122
- Piston Pin Bore ID122
- Piston Pin-To-Piston Pin Bore Clearance122
- Connecting Rod Small End ID123
- Connecting Rod Big End ID123
- Crankshaft Main Journal OD123
- Crankpin OD124
- Connecting Rod Big End Oil Clearance124
- Connecting Rod Big End Axial Clearance124
- Crankcase Cover Main Journal ID125
- Crankcase Main Journal ID125
- Crankshaft Axial Clearance125
- Valve Spring Free Length/Perpendicularity126
- Valve Face/Valve Stem OD126
- Valve Guide ID127
- Guide-To-Stem Clearance127
- Valve Seat Width127
- Valve Seat Reconditioning128
- Crankshaft Oil Seal130
- Handle Pipe Diagram133
- Rope Guide Installation134
- Throttle and Shift Control Diagram135
- Handle Stay Diagram136
- Handle Locking Knob Removal and Installation137
- Battery Box Removal/Installation138
- Battery Box Inspection139
- Variable Mowing System/Mower Deck/Wheels140
- Shutter Lever Removal/Installation141
- Shutter Removal/Istallation141
- Lever Arm Removal/Installation143
- Shutter Disassembly/Reassembly143
- Rear Scroll Removal/Installation144
- Mower Deck Diagram145
- Rear Shield Removal/Installation146
- Front Wheels Diagram147
- Rear Wheels Diagram148
- Transmission Removal151
- Transmission Installation153
- Transmission Disassembly/Reassembly155
- Bag Mode156
- Versamow System156
- Operation156
- Versamow Mode157
- Mulch Mode158
- Roto-Stop Mechanism159
- Blade Control Lever Pushed against Handlebar159
- Blade Control Lever Released from Handlebar160
- Hydrostatic Transmission Operating Principle161
- Oil Passage Flow163
- Pulling Mower Backwards165
- Fuel Tank Cap166
- Evaporative Emission Control System166
- Index168

Brand	Honda
Model	HRX217K6HYA
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

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