Honda HRX217HMA Manuel d'utilisateur

1INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest lawn

10BLADESInspection1. Move the fuel valve to the OFF position (page 6) and disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug (page 12).2. Tilt the mowe

11GRASS BAG CLEANING AND REPLACEMENTGrass Bag CleaningWash the bag with a garden hose and allow it to dry completely before use; a wet bag will clog q

12Air Cleaner ServiceA dirty air filter restricts air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance. If you operate the mower in very dusty area

13NOTICEFuel can damage paint and some types of plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is no

144. Plug the charger into a standard 120 Vac power outlet and let the battery charge for 20 to 24 hours. The charger may become slightly warm during

15FuelGasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline will cause hard starting, and it leaves gum deposits that clog the fuel system. I

16REMOVING FROM STORAGE Check your mower as described in BEFORE OPERATION (page 4).If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank

17CARBURETOR MODIFICATION FOR HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONAt high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be too rich. Performance will dec

18AIR INDEXAn Air Index Information hang tag/label is applied to engines certified to an emission durability time period in accordance with the requir

19CONSUMER INFORMATIONREPLACEMENT PARTS, OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICE ITEMSContact an authorized Honda servicing dealer to purchase any of these (o

2LAWN MOWER SAFETYMost accidents with walk-behind mowers can be prevented if you follow all instructions in this manual and on the mower. The most com

20To Qualify For This Warranty:The product must be purchased in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands from American Honda or a de

21consequential damages, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also

22Emission Control System Warranty Parts:SYSTEMS COVEREDBY THIS WARRANTYPARTS DESCRIPTIONFuel Metering Carburetor assembly, (includes starting enrichm

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3SETTING UP YOUR NEW MOWERUnpackingRemove all the cardboard from around the handlebar.Handlebar Setup1. With the handlebar adjust knobs in the unlocke

4CONTROL LOCATIONS BEFORE OPERATIONYour safety is your responsibility. A little time spent in preparation will significantly reduce your risk of injur

5GET THE MOWER READYHandlebar Height AdjustmentAdjust handlebar height for a comfortable operating position (page 3). Clip Director® Adjust the Clip D

6Grass BagA lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the bag, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass bag before i

7Model HRX217HMA:(Electric start)4. Turn the key switch to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts.NOTICEDo not use the starter f

8STOPPING THE ENGINE1. Release the drive clutch and blade control levers.2. On the HRX217HXA model, move the throttle lever to STOP. On the HRX217HMA

9SERVICING YOUR LAWN MOWERGood maintenance is essential for safe, economical, trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.To help y