HONDA HRX217HXA - Manual (Page 16)

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REMOVING FROM STORAGE
Check your mower as described in BEFORE OPERATION (page 4).
If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline. If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, be
sure that it contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline oxidizes and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the
engine will smoke briefly at startup. This is normal.
Electric Start Type (HMA)
At the beginning of the mowing season, charge the battery for 24
hours before using the electric starter (page 13).
TAKING CARE OF
UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
Engine Will Not Start
Loss of Power
Vibration
Mowing and Bagging Problems
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Serial Number Locations
There are two serial numbers, one for the engine and one for the
mower frame. Record the engine and frame serial numbers in the
space below. You will need these serial numbers when ordering parts
and when making technical or warranty inquiries (page 19).
Engine serial number:_____________________________________
Frame serial number: _____________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________________
Possible Cause Correction
Fuel valve OFF Turn the fuel valve ON (page 6).
Throttle lever in the wrong
position Move the throttle lever to the CHOKE
position, unless the engine is warm
(page 7).
Key switch OFF
(HRX217HMA only) Turn the key switch ON to use the recoil
starter (page 7).
Out of fuel Refuel (page 12).
Bad fuel, mower stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline Drain the fuel tank and carburetor
(page 15). Refuel with fresh gasoline
(page 12).
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
improperly gapped Gap or replace the spark plug
(page 12).
Spark plug wet with fuel (flooded
engine) Dry and reinstall the spark plug.
Battery discharged
(HRX217HMA only) Recharge the battery (page 13).
Fuse burned out
(HRX217HMA only) Replace the fuse (page 14).
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc. Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Throttle not set to FAST Move the throttle to the FAST position
(page 7).
Grass too tall or wet Raise the cutting height (page 9), cut a
narrower swath, use a slower ground
speed, cut more frequently when the
grass is dry, or move the Clip Director
knob toward the BAG position (page 5).
Mower deck clogged Clean out the mower deck.
Air filter clogged Clean or replace the air filter (page 12).
Bad fuel, mower stored without
treating or draining gasoline, or
refueled with bad gasoline Drain the fuel tank and carburetor
(page 15).
Refuel with fresh gasoline (page 12).
Fuel filter clogged, carburetor
malfunction, ignition malfunction,
valves stuck, etc. Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Grass and debris lodged under
the mower deck Clean out the mower deck.
Blades loose, bent, damaged, or
unbalanced by improper
sharpening Tighten loose blade bolts (page 10).
If blades are found to be bent or
damaged, take the lawn mower to an
authorized Honda servicing dealer for
inspection (page 10).
Mechanical damage, such as a
bent crankshaft Take the mower to an authorized
Honda servicing dealer for repair.
Possible Cause Correction
Engine speed is too slow to cut
well Move the throttle lever to the FAST
position (page 7).
Mower is moving too fast for lawn
conditions Shift to slow speed (page 7).
Cutting height adjustment levers
set at different positions Set all levers at the same cutting height
position (page 6).
Grass bag overfilled or clogged Empty the grass bag. Wash the grass
bag if it is clogged with dirt (page 11).
Mower deck clogged Clean out the mower deck.
Blades dull, worn, or damaged Sharpen or replace the blades if
necessary (page 10).
Wrong blades installed Install correct blades (page 10).
HRX217HXA DH
MAGA –– XXXXXXX
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
ALPHARETTA, GA 30005-8847
MODEL
NAME AND
FRAME
SERIAL
NUMBER
ENGINE
SERIAL
NUMBER