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HRX217HYA • HRX217HZA
INTRODUCTION
This manual covers service and repair procedures for the
Honda HRX217K6HYA and HRX217K6HZA model rotary
mowers, and also applies to the Australian and Canadian
models listed below:
• HRX217K6HYU
• HRX217K6HZU
• HRX217K6HYC
• HRX217K6HZC
All information contained in this manual is based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form by any means,
electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher.
This includes text, figures, and tables.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is
preceded by a symbol. The purpose of this
message is to help prevent damage to the mower, other
property, or the environment.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. To
help you make informed decisions, we have provided safety
messages and other safety information throughout this
manual. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you
about all the hazards associated with servicing these
mowers. You must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms,
including:
• Safety Labels – on the mower.
• Safety Messages – preceded by a safety alert symbol
and one of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or
CAUTION.
These signal words mean:
You WILL be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or
SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.
• Instructions – how to service these mowers correctly and
safely.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Service Communications Department
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
1
SERVICE INFORMATION
2
MAINTENANCE
3
ROTO-STOP®/DRIVE BELT
4
ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
5
MUFFLER
6
RECOIL STARTER
7
FUEL SYSTEM
8
FLYWHEEL/IGNITION COIL
9
CAM PULLEY/CRANKSHAFT/
PISTON/CYLINDER
10
HANDLE PIPE/SHIFT LEVER/
THROTTLE LEVER
11
VARIABLE MOWING SYSTEM/
MOWER DECK/WHEELS
12
TRANSMISSION
13
OPERATION
14
INDEX
15
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