CONTENTS
QUICK FIND
Air Filter.................................................. 12
Battery ................................................... 14
Blades.................................................... 11
Contact Honda....................................... 20
Cutting Height.......................................... 6
Find a Dealer..........................................20
Fuel ..........................................................7
Fuel System Maintenance......................19
Maintenance Schedule...........................10
Oil Change..............................................12
Oil Level Check.........................................6
Spark Plug ..............................................13
Warranty Coverage.................................21
FOR YOUR SAFETY.............................. 2
PARTS AND CONTROLS ...................... 3
INITIAL MOWER SETUP........................ 3
Adjust the Handlebar........................... 3
Assemble the Grass Bag..................... 4
BEFORE EACH OPERATION
Check Your Mower.............................. 4
Check Your Mowing Area.................... 4
Clip Director®...................................... 5
Cutting Height Adjustment................... 6
Check the Oil Level............................. 6
Add Fuel.............................................. 7
OPERATION
Safe Mowing Practices........................ 7
Operating the Controls........................ 8
Starting the Engine.............................. 9
Stopping the Engine............................ 9
SERVICING YOUR MOWER
Maintenance Safety............................. 9
Maintenance Schedule...................... 10
Blade Inspection................................ 11
Blade Replacement........................... 11
Oil Change ........................................ 12
Air Filter............................................. 12
Spark Plug......................................... 13
Spark Arrester (optional part)............ 13
Blade Control Check ......................... 13
Smart Drive Cable Check/Adjustment 14
Charging the Battery ......................... 14
TRANSPORTING ................................. 15
STORAGE
Fuel ................................................... 15
Oil...................................................... 15
Cleaning............................................ 15
Storage Location............................... 15
Handlebar.......................................... 16
Removing From Storage................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Will Not Start ......................... 16
Loss of Power....................................... 16
Vibration ............................................... 16
Mowing and Bagging Problems............ 16
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Number Locations...................... 17
High Altitude Operation........................ 17
Emission Control System ..................... 17
Air Index ............................................... 18
Specifications ....................................... 18
FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE............. 19
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Parts, Accessories, and Service Items. 20
Dealer Locator Information................... 20
How to Contact Honda ......................... 20
Honda Publications .............................. 20
DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY. 21
EMISSION SYSTEM WARRANTY.......... 22
PRODUCT REGISTRATION ................... 23
OWNER’S MANUAL
HRX217VLA
LAWN MOWER
Before operating the mower for the first time, please read this
Owner’s Manual. Even if you have operated other mowers,
take time to become familiar with how this mower works and
practice in a safe area until you build up your skills.
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There is a dealer locator at
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