HONDA HRX217HXA - Manual (Page 3)

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SETTING UP YOUR
NEW MOWER
Unpacking
Remove all the
cardboard from
around the handlebar.
Handlebar Setup
1. With the handlebar
adjust knobs in the
unlocked position,
raise the handlebar
into the mowing
position.
2. Align the adjust
knobs with one of
the three holes on
the handle stay.
Setting the adjust
knobs in the lowest
holes raises the
handlebar to its highest position, and setting the adjust knobs in
the highest holes lowers the handlebar to its lowest position.
3. Turn the adjusting knobs 90 degrees into the lock position and the
pins will spring into the holes and lock into position.
Battery (HRX217HMA only)
The mower is shipped with the battery disconnected. The battery is
shipped with a partial charge and should be charged for
20 to 24 hours before use. Refer to “CHARGING THE BATTERY
(HRX217HMA ONLY)” on page 13.
Install the key in the switch.
Grass Bag Assembly
Slide the grass bag frame into the grass bag and install the clips as
shown.
Lift the discharge guard and install the grass bag.
Engine Oil
The mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL in the
engine.
A bottle of oil is
included in the box with
your mower. Add the
entire contents of the
oil bottle into the oil
filler opening.
All Honda engines are
run at the factory prior
to packaging. Most of
the oil is removed prior
to shipment; however,
some oil remains in the
engine. The amount of
oil left in the engine
varies.
If not using the
supplied oil, add
enough SAE 10W-30
API service category
SJ or later oil to bring
the oil level between
the upper and lower
limit marks on the
dipstick as shown.
Do not overfill the
engine with oil. If the
engine is overfilled, the
excess oil may get
transferred to the air cleaner housing and air filter.
After filling the engine with oil, remove the hang tag near the recoil
starter grip that says “The engine has no oil. A container of oil is in the
shipping box.”
Fuel
Refer to page 12.
Before Operation
Before using the lawn mower, all mower operators must read the
following sections:
• LAWN MOWER SAFETY (page 2)
• CONTROL LOCATIONS (page 4)
• BEFORE OPERATION (page 4)
• OPERATION (page 6)
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (page 9)
You can also find additional information on the Honda power
equipment web site. Visit www.hondapowerequipment.com/faq.htm.
HANDLEBAR
ADJUST
KNOB (2)
UNLOCKED
LOCKED
GRASS BAG
BAG
FRAME
PLASTIC CLIP
BAG FRAME
FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK
(DO NOT SCREW IN THE
DIPSTICK WHEN
CHECKING THE OIL
LEVEL.)
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT